Tamron 17-70 mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for Sony E
Tamron 17-70 mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for Sony E
The Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A2 VC RXD (Model B070) is a fast, everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras with APS-C sensors. Fast, sharp, quiet and compact - the APS-C zoom lens is extremely versatile and ideal for everyday photography. The lens has been designed to offer a wide zoom range and excellent image quality. It offers a focal length of 17-70mm (full-frame equivalent 25.5-105mm) with a 4.1x zoom range for APS-C cameras. Ideal for portraits, street photography, landscapes and close-ups. The lens is equipped with TAMRON's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization system. When shooting video, it uses artificial intelligence to automatically optimise stabilisation for different shooting situations. Designed specifically for APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is lightweight and compact even with stabilization. Its small size and versatility make it the perfect choice for outdoor photography, travel and vacations where a lightweight camera is needed.
Key features of the Tamron 17-70 mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for Sony E
- 17-70 mm focal length (25.5-105 mm equivalent)
- Constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range
- Optical construction 16 elements in 12 groups including two glass aspherical lenses
- Built-in VC image stabilization with AI optimization for video
- Fast and quiet RXD autofocus with stepper motor
- Minimum focusing distance 0.19 m at 17 mm and 0.39 m at 70 mm
- Filter diameter 67 mm
- Durable construction with moisture protection
- Circular 9-blade aperture for subtle bokeh
Rapid eXtra-silent Stepping Drive
It uses the RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) - a high-precision and quiet stepping motor for autofocusing. In addition, it allows focusing at very short distances - minimum focusing distance is 0.19 m (7.5 inches) at the wide end and 0.39 m (15.4 inches) at the tele end, allowing for unique macro shots with beautiful background blur. Perfect for portraits, landscapes and architecture where you can take advantage of the dramatic perspective of wide-angle lenses. The lens also features moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine coating for easy cleaning and dirt resistance.
Wide focal length range of 17-70 mm for a variety of situations
The lens is ideal for travel and its light weight is perfectly suited to lightweight mirrorless cameras with full-frame sensors. The whole system becomes light, fast and easy to use. The lens has a very compact body, weighing just 220 g and measuring 64 mm in overall length. This makes it conveniently portable, easy to use and simple to compose shots with. Lens length does not change when focusing,so you can get close to the subject without worrying about the front member touching the subject. The lens has the same filter thread diameter (67mm) as other Tamron light lenses for Sony E, so you can conveniently change filters, caps and accessories.
Fast F/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range and intelligent focus breathing
The constant F/2.8 aperture allows you to shoot in low light conditions, achieve beautiful background blur and control depth of field. The optical design features 16 elements in 12 groups, including two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) and one hybrid aspherical element, for high resolution and contrast across the entire image area. The lens minimizes the so-called. focus breathing, i.e. unwanted change in the angle of the shot when focusing, which is essential for professional video. The quiet and smooth RXD motor and VC stabilization allow you to shoot smooth, stable and silent video without distracting noises.
Fast and accurate RXD autofocus
Even with the presence of stabilisation, the lens is very light (525 g) and compact (119.3 mm long, 74.6 mm diameter). A great partner for travel and everyday photography when you need lightweight and practical equipment. The RXD stepper motor enables precise, fast and quiet focusing. Perfect for shooting fast moving subjects and video where quiet lens operation is key. The RXD's stepper motor uses an actuator to precisely control the angle of rotation of the motor, allowing direct drive of the focusing lens without the use of a gear wheel. A precision lens position sensor ensures fast and accurate autofocus. Plus, the focusing system is smooth and quiet, so you can shoot stress-free and without worrying about the noisy drive in a quiet environment.
VC mechanism minimizes camera shake and ensures a stable image
VC stabilisation significantly reduces blur caused by camera shake at low shutter speeds and handheld shooting. The VC mechanism uses its own actuator and algorithms to achieve an extremely stable image in the viewfinder with excellent motion tracking. Effectively reduces image quality degradation. The mechanism uses a three-winding system that electromagnetically drives the lens to compensate for vibrations, with the lens gliding smoothly on three balls with minimal friction - the simple mechanical design is one of the secrets to the compactness of TAMRON lenses. In addition, the lens uses artificial intelligence technologies to automatically select the optimal stabilisation mode for video shooting.
BBAR layer and circular screen
The BBAR coating minimizes reflections on the lens surface, suppressing unwanted veils and flare and ensuring sharp, high-contrast images with high quality. The TAMARON 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens hood for Sony E is designed to maintain a smooth, circular shape even when stopped down two stops from full aperture. This creates a softly blurred background with a nice bokeh.
GM aspherical elements to minimize distortion and sharpness to the corners and LD elements to reduce chromatic aberration
The GM aspherical elements effectively correct imaging defects that are common in ultra-wide angle lenses, especially distortion and loss of sharpness at the edges of the image. Thanks to glass moulding technology, it is possible to produce members with shapes that cannot be achieved by conventional methods, which contributes to higher image quality. LD members help reduce chromatic aberration, which reduces image sharpness. Glass with a low dispersion index has less tendency to split the light rays into a spectrum of colours, which allows effective compensation for longitudinal and lateral chromatic aberration, which is a problem especially with wide-angle and telephoto lenses.
Fluorine coating to repel water and grease
A fluorine coating with high resistance and repellency to water and grease easily cleans the lens surface and protects it from dirt, dust, moisture and fingerprints, ensuring long-term protection for your important lenses. For better protection when shooting outdoors, the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for Sony E is also equipped with an anti-wetness seal. *
*The construction is moisture-resistant, but does not provide complete watertightness.
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| Code: | OT394b1 |
| Warranty: | 24 months |
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