Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras
4.7 | 1,703 ratings
Price: 599
Last update: 02-02-2026
About this item
- 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 aspherical lens element
- 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
Product information
Features & Specs
| Focal Length Description | 17-70mm |
|---|---|
| Lens | Standard |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Sony E |
| Maximum Focal Length | 70 Millimeters |
| Minimum Focal Length | 17 Millimeters |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus, Manual Focus |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 17 Millimeters |
| Lens Coating Description | Fluorine and BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating |
| Zoom Ratio | 1:4.8 (WIDE) / 1:5.2 (TELE |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Real Angle Of View | 79 Degrees |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Compatible Camera Models | Sony A6100, Sony A6400, Sony A6600 |
| Photo Filter Size | 67 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
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Item details
| Brand | Tamron |
|---|---|
| Camera Lens | 17-70mm |
| Model Name | AFB070S700 |
| UPC | 094148363646 725211700012 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.74.7 out of 5 stars(1,575) 4.7 out of 5 stars |
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| ASIN | B08PFNNKCC |
| Item Type Name | Sony mirrorless lens. |
| Built-In Media | Front cap, rear cap |
| Item Height | 7.5 centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Tamron |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
| Warranty Description | Only Tamron lenses imported officially by Tamron USA, Inc. and distributed by authorized Tamron USA, Inc. dealers carry a Six‐Year Limited USA warranty. The limited warranty set forth below is provided by Tamron USA, Inc. and is applicable to new Tamron Photographic Lenses purchased in the USA through an authorized dealer. Open box sales or used equipment do not apply. The Warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the lens or the person for whom the lens was purchased as a gift. This Warranty is valid only in the Continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii, and is valid only upon presentation of a valid proof of purchase from an authorized Tamron dealer (valid proof of purchase must be a dated bill of sale that includes price, model and serial number of lens and/or when fully completing Tamron’s Online Warranty Registration at www.tamron‐usa.com). This Tamron lens is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for Six Years from the date of original purchase, and is limited to repair, adjustment and/or replacement of defective parts. This Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the lens. This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear such as scratches, etc. This Warranty does not apply to defects due to abuse, mishandling, tampering or removal of serial number, repair by a non‐authorized agent, unsuitable storage, transport damage, sand damage, liquid damage, fungus damage, impact damage, or tampering. This Warranty also does not cover defects due to the use of accessories, attachments, product supplies, parts or devices that do not conform to Tamron specifications. This Warranty does not cover lenses that have been serviced or modified by anyone other than Authorized Tamron Service Agents. |
Top reviews from the United States
- WhitUpgraded my cameraFantastic lens! The 17-70mm range is so versatile, making it perfect for everything from landscapes to portraits. The constant f/2.8 aperture delivers great low-light performance and beautiful background blur. The image stabilization works really well, and the lens feels solid without being too heavy. Sharp images, fast autofocus, and excellent value compared to other options—highly recommend for anyone looking to upgrade their kit lens.
- APC ReviewsSuperb wide angle to short tele zoom lens. BIG.This Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens is a fantastic lens from a performance standpoint. But size-wise it's a bit of a beast, feeling like it's probably double the size, length and girth of the Sony SEL1670Z 16-70mm F4 lens it is likely to replace for use on my Sony a6400 camera. Compared to the very diminutive Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS kit lens it's like an oil tanker next to a jet ski. Fit, finish and focus are all first rate. The edge to edge sharpness is exemplary for a wide to short tele lens, nothing less than very good wide open and very impressive stopped down even one. The f/2.8 speed is of course very useful and in the you get what you pay for department the lens has Sony compatible stabilization. So all in all this is a winner. But it does make a bit of a mockery of the idea of using camera bodies that are prized for their small and very compact dimensions. It's a bit like attaching a cannon to matchbox. In any case, well worth the price from an image quality standpoint.
- Nate HVery good all around lensThere are many well done professional reviews of this lens on YouTube and elsewhere- this is just from an amateur user’s perspective. I got an a6000 a couple of years ago. It’s the first camera I’ve used in manual or different priority modes. I’ve learned all of what I know about photography with this camera and am pretty competent with it at this point. Early on I realized the image quality from the kit lens wasn’t great and I started searching for lens upgrades. First purchase was the Sony 50 f1.8 and it’s noticeably much better in terms of sharpness and bokeh. It was a learning process though, and it was through experience with the 50 1.8 that I came to understand the crop factor of apsc format and that the 50 was more like a 75mm equivalent. Too tight for anything indoors where I was doing a lot of family (mostly little kid) photography. After some more research I found the “Sigma trio” and over the course of a year a year I picked up the 30 1.4 and the 16 1.4. I pretty much used the 30 for everything outside- hiking, sight seeing etc and the 16 for all the birthday parties and kid stuff inside. I also splurged and got the 70-350 Sony telephoto for birds and wildlife in general. Also got the Rokinon 12mm. With this collection of some of the better Sony apsc lenses I was pretty well covered for all situations I encountered and was perfectly satisfied. Until I kept reading more about the the Sony 16-55. It seemed to cover the range of several of my lenses which I often switched between and had equivalent optical performance. But it is so expensive.. so I held off. And fortunately this Tamron came out. It covers a larger range and was well reviewed early on. For $500 less than the Sony I cashed in all the gift cards and credits I had and picked it up. I’ve found it to be a very convenient and good quality all purpose lens for 60-80% of the pictures I take. It will definitely be the go to for hiking and casual outdoor and sightseeing sort of stuff. It’s sharp, focuses really well, and is easy to use well. I have noticed the loss of f stops from the Sigmas (1.4 vs 2.8) for low light and less bokeh, but it’s really good overall and no regrets about the purchase. There are times when I still use the Sigmas and I’ll hang on to them but I’ll probably part with the Sony 50 at some point. I haven’t touched it in a couple months. Overall happy with the lens and would recommend to anyone with similar usage as me- casual family shooter, some outdoor stuff, just a good quality general use lens that produces really good results. And this in on an a6000- I understand the autofocus is better on the newer a6xxx bodies and I’m excited to see the difference when I eventually get one. (This photo hobby, as I’m sure everyone reading these reviews knows, can be a slippery financial slope, but no buyers remorse with this lens).
- FrancisAll around good lensExcellent lens. Sharp pictures. Worth the price ????
- jorgeThis is my go to camera lens.This is my go to camera lens.
It is a bit on the heavier side, but definitely not heavier than the super telescope lens lol .
The lens quality is really nice, at 50mm it is sharper than my cheaper 50mm prime lens. I also love how fast it is with the low f stop.
Honestly, I'm not used to spending so much money on an lens, even though I know the lens is very important to the image quality, but seeing that it basically replaces all 3 lens that I had previously owned, at a very low fixed f stop, the versatility was almost endless!
The image stabilization is also great! since my camera doesn't have built in image stabilization, I find it very helpful and makes it just more functional. - Adam MiedemaGood for the priceGreat lens, nice and sharp, not heavy and build pretty tough considering the price. Smooth turns on the rings - it doesn't have the same weight and build of some of the older Canon or Nikon glass - but that doesn't show up on the images it produces.
- daniSharper contentSony a6400
It erased all the noise my lens kit has.
The quality is beyond amazing! I have also the 70-300m full frame lens and this is much sharper, maybe it's because the stabilization.
The videos are more stable than lens kit. Not so much but better - sherriGreat picture and priceGreat lens has a bit of weight but not that much.