Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G vs Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G goes wider (10mm vs 17mm).
- Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD reaches further (70mm vs 20mm).
| Spec | E PZ 10-20mm F4 G | 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 10-20mm (wider) | 17-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Released | 2022 | n/a |
| Format | aps-c | n/a |
| Weight g | 178.0 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Length mm | 55.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 69.8 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.13 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | n/a |
Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G
A compact power-zoom ultra-wide for APS-C E-mount, weighing about 178 g. It focuses as close as 0.13 m and has a 62mm filter thread.
Pros
- Very light at about 178 g
- Power zoom for smooth video
- Close focus 0.13 m
- Constant f/4
Cons
- APS-C only
- No optical stabilization
- Zoom ring is electronic, not mechanical
Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
An APS-C standard zoom for Sony E that keeps f/2.8 across 17-70mm and adds VC stabilization. It uses an RXD focus motor.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 with VC stabilization
- Wide 17-70mm range
- Quiet RXD focus
Cons
- APS-C only
- Larger than a kit zoom