Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens is widely praised for its sharpness, versatile zoom range, constant aperture, and effective stabilization, making it an excellent all-around lens for APS-C cameras. Users appreciate its solid build quality and value for money, though many note it is noticeably heavier and larger than typical kit lenses, which can feel unbalanced on smaller camera bodies. A few reviewers mention minor issues like chromatic aberration at the longer end and noise from the aperture blades at certain settings, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- sharp image quality across zoom range
- constant f/2.8 aperture
- effective image stabilization
- fast and quiet autofocus
- versatile 17-70mm focal range
Cons
- heavy and large for APS-C body
- chromatic aberration at 50-70mm
- aperture blade noise above f/5.6
- short zoom throw initially stiff
- no aperture ring on Fuji version
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm
The TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2 lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional build quality, all-metal construction, and superb value for money. Users consistently highlight the beautiful bokeh, vibrant colors, and solid feel, though many note it is noticeably heavy for its size. A few minor complaints include the fiddly screw-on metal lens cap and slight softness at the edges when shooting wide open at f/1.2.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- All-metal construction
- Great value for money
- Beautiful bokeh
- Vibrant colors and contrast
Cons
- Heavy for its size
- Screw-on metal lens cap is fiddly
- Soft corners wide open at f/1.2
- No lens hood included
- Manual focus only
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 12 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Sonnar Optical Concept |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.34 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.5x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
TTArtisan APS-C 50mm f/1.2 50mm offers 3.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
