Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
Canon
73 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 210 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/7.1 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.28x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.170score per dollar
vs
Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm0.235score per dollar
Canon RF-S55-210mm F5-7.1 IS STM 55-210mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
