Tamron AFA034N700 70-210mm
A constant f/4 aperture across the 70-210mm zoom range and an internal zoom mechanism that prevents lens sagging set this lens apart for consistent handling. Its class-leading 1:3.1 maximum magnification and 37.4-inch minimum focus distance enable near-macro close-ups, while the moisture-resistant construction adds field reliability. This lens is best for portrait and professional photographers using Nikon F-mount DSLRs who need a stabilized, weather-sealed telephoto zoom without the weight or cost of an f/2.8 optic.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong versatility (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average build (21st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 210 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 14 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.9 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | USD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 950 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron AFA034N700 70-210mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-210mm | 18-140mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 848 | 315 | 260 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | USD | stepping motor | Autofocus | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AFA034N700 70-210mm | 54.6 | 68.3 | 21.1 | 43.1 | 91.3 | 69.8 | 44.2 | 81.4 | 51.8 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.7 | 83.8 | 82.6 | 88.5 | 79.7 | 0 | 96.2 | 32.2 | 96.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.4 | 87.1 | 93.3 | 81.5 | 85.6 | 80.4 | 69 | 69.2 | 37.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88 | 83 | 50.2 | 90.2 | 85.6 | 44.2 | 93.1 | 63.9 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 86.9 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.3 | 85 | 22.6 | 98.1 | 77.1 | 88 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.1 | 75.4 | 31 | 86.9 | 69.8 | 63.3 | 92.3 | 50.6 | 92.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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