Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras
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Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

$699$799★ 4.8(1,696 reviews)
Mubboo Score 4.7/10
  • World’s first high-speed standard zoom lens for APS-C cameras with the focal length range of 17-70mm 4.1x zoom ratio
  • Outstanding optical performance with 16 elements in 12 groups featuring two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens -elements and one hybrid asphe…
  • Upgraded VC effective in combination with Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras, leveraging AI for video shooting
  • Close focusing capability with MOD of just 7.5” at 17mm / 15.4" at 70mm
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating
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Mubboo Value Score: 4.7/10

Quality9.6/10
based on 4.8/5 customer rating
Popularity0.8/10
1,696 reviews, top 17% in Camera Lenses
Value3.7/10
priced below 37% of Camera Lenses

How it stacks up

Rated 4.8/5 — better than 93% of 30 Camera Lenses we track. Mid-tier pricing at $699.

Head-to-Head vs Category Leader

TamronNikon (Leader)
Price$699$2796.95
Rating4.8/55.0/5
Reviews1,69621
Mubboo Score4.7/103.4/10

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for S offers comparable quality at 75% lower price.

Quick Specs

Lens
Standard
Color
Black
Lens Type
Standard
Focus Type
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Lens Mount
Sony E
Media Type
ProductImage
Unit Count
1.0 Count
Zoom Ratio
4.1

What reviewers say

Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.

Check lens compatibility with your camera mount and phone cases; prime lenses offer amazing bokeh but on APS-C sensors the field of view narrows significantly. Zoom lenses may lose sharpness at long ends, so try before buying if possible.

Rating reliability

Well reviewed — reliable rating
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tamron Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E APS-C Mirr worth buying in 2026?

It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.7/10, with a 4.8/5 rating from 1,696 reviews — better than 93% of Camera Lenses we track.

How much does the Tamron Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Len cost?

It is currently $699 — mid-tier pricing for Camera Lenses.

How does it compare to the top-rated Camera Lenses?

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for S offers comparable quality at 75% lower price.

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