Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm
Setting itself apart with best-in-class optical performance, the telephoto zoom uses XLD glass for high resolution and a fast, silent USD autofocus motor paired with Vibration Compensation. Its dual-format Di design provides full compatibility with both full-frame and APS-C Sony DSLRs, and at just 765 grams it’s light enough for all-day handheld shooting. Best for budget-minded Sony A-mount photographers needing a versatile, lightweight telephoto for travel and amateur sports in good lighting conditions.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong user sentiment (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (9th 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 | 300 |
| Elements | 13 |
| Groups | 9 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony A |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 950 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 16-85mm | 50mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Sony A | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 458 | 59 | 297 | 306 | 515 | 415 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | AF-S | STM | Autofocus | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm | 54.7 | 8.7 | 52.3 | 37.4 | 57.2 | 5.4 | 68.4 | 90.7 | 73.8 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.7 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 77 | 83.1 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.1 | 57.2 | 93 | 88.4 | 34 | 49.9 | 80.5 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 54.7 | 81.4 | 82.4 | 43 | 84.4 | 83.8 | 0 | 80.7 | 83 | 96.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75 | 45.9 | 32.7 | 79 | 77 | 0 | 96.1 | 77.9 | 92.2 |
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 Compare | 85.5 | 96.6 | 57.4 | 25.9 | 81.7 | 96.4 | 83.1 | 34 | 73.8 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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