Tamron has just announced that the 17-70mm f/2.8 DI III-A VC RXD lens is coming to the Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts. This fast-aperture standard zoom, compatible with APS-C format cameras, has long been a popular choice for Sony and Fujifilm shooters, offering a broad zoom range and stellar image quality throughout.
The 17-70mm f/2.8 first came to the scene for the Sony and eventually Fujifilm systems, where it quickly found a following among photographers and creators alike. Its maximum aperture of f/2.8 remains constant throughout the zoom range and meets the needs of users looking for better performance than the typical kit lens.
For those unfamiliar with the lens, let’s cover some of the essentials! First and foremost is the fast, quiet, autofocus system, with both focus breathing and AF noise suppression. Both of which have been optimized for creator sand video shooters along with the lenses VC (vibration control).
Despite its class leading zoom range or 4.1x, the 17-70mm remains surprisingly lightweight and compact in form factor, weighing just around 19 oz (varies based on mount). Speaking of zoom range, we must consider the crop factor that comes with APS-C sensors. This lens offers an effective (at least when compared to a full-frame camera) focal range of approximately 24-105mm, similar to kit lenses found in full-frame bundles.
Lastly, we can’t forget Tamron’s unified approach to filter threads. Each Tamron mirrorless Tamron lens in this line is designed with a 67mm filter thread, meaning you can use any effect filters like a CPL, pro mist, or diffusion filter across all lenses in your Tamron arsenal.
If you’d like to learn more about the Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 Di III-A RXD lens for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts, check out the detailed product pages.
