Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E
Hasselblad
31 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.2-4.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Hasselblad X |
| Format | APS-C★ | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 320 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.09 to 0.16x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (24th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.162score per dollar
vs
Hasselblad XCD 20-35mm f/3.2-4.5 E0.005score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 32.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
