ABOUT THE PRODUCT
The Tamron B070 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a high-performance standard zoom lens designed specifically for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Covering a versatile 17-70mm focal range, this lens is ideal for everyday photography including landscapes, portraits, travel, street photography and video.
This lens is notable as the world's first 17-70mm standard zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The bright aperture provides excellent low-light performance and attractive background blur while maintaining consistent exposure across the entire zoom range.
Despite its wide zoom range and built-in stabilization, the lens remains compact and portable with a 119.3mm length and lightweight 525g design, making it perfect for travel and everyday use.
KEY FEATURES
- Versatile 17-70mm Zoom Range - Covers wide-angle to short telephoto perspectives.
- Constant f/2.8 Aperture - Bright performance across the entire zoom range.
- VC Image Stabilization - Reduces camera shake for sharper handheld images.
- RXD Autofocus Motor - Fast, precise and quiet autofocus performance.
- Compact Travel-Friendly Design - Lightweight 525g construction.
VERSATILE EVERYDAY ZOOM RANGE
The 17-70mm focal range offers excellent versatility for everyday shooting.
Equivalent to 25.5-105mm on full-frame cameras, this zoom range is ideal for capturing:
- Landscapes and travel scenes
- Portrait photography
- Street and everyday photography
- Food and product photography
- Video and vlogging content
This makes the lens a perfect all-purpose standard zoom for APS-C cameras.
CONSTANT F/2.8 PERFORMANCE
The constant f/2.8 aperture provides strong performance in various lighting conditions.
Benefits include:
- Better low-light shooting capability
- Faster shutter speeds for sharp handheld images
- Attractive background blur and subject separation
This aperture also makes the lens well suited for video recording and creative photography.
VC IMAGE STABILIZATION
Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) stabilization system helps reduce camera shake, particularly when shooting handheld.
Key benefits include:
- Sharper images at slower shutter speeds
- Improved stability when shooting at longer focal lengths
- Enhanced video stabilization using AI technology for smoother footage
FAST & QUIET RXD AUTOFOCUS
The lens features Tamron's RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor.
This system delivers:
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Quiet operation ideal for video recording
- Smooth subject tracking for moving subjects
CLOSE-UP SHOOTING PERFORMANCE
The lens offers excellent close focusing capability for creative compositions.
- Minimum focus distance: 0.19m at 17mm
- Minimum focus distance: 0.39m at 70mm
This allows photographers to capture detailed close-ups while maintaining context within the scene.
DURABLE OUTDOOR DESIGN
Built for real-world photography conditions, the lens includes protective features such as:
- Moisture-resistant construction
- Fluorine coating on the front element to repel water, dirt and fingerprints
These features allow photographers to shoot confidently outdoors.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Model: B070
- Focal Length: 17-70mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.19m (wide) / 0.39m (tele)
- Filter Diameter: 67mm
- Length: 119.3mm
- Weight: 525g
- Autofocus Motor: RXD stepping motor
- Image Stabilization: VC (Vibration Compensation)
- Mount: Sony E-Mount
- Format Compatibility: APS-C mirrorless
What's in the box
1 x 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens
1 x Flower-Shaped Hood
1 x Front Lens Cap
1 x Rear Lens Cap
1 x Manual
