Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD vs Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8

Both are Fujifilm X lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2022

Pick the Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD if

You need more reach: 70mm vs 18mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 does not
You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.11× maximum magnification

Pick the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8 if

You want a wider view: 11mm vs 17mm at the wide end

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD and the Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
	Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD	Tokina atx-m 11-18mm F2.8
Brand	Tamron	Tokina
Type	Zoom	Wide Zoom
Focal length	17-70mm	11-18mm
Weight	not listed	320 g
Length	not listed	74.4 mm
Diameter	74.6 mm	74.4 mm
Max magnification	0.21× larger	0.11×
Optical design	16 elements / 12 groups	13 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor	RXD	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Weather sealing	Yes	not listed
Released	2022	not listed

6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, filter thread, min focus distance, aperture blades. Show all

Mount: Fujifilm X both
Format: APS-C both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Filter thread: 67 mm both
Min focus distance: 0.19 m both
Aperture blades: 9 both

Our notes

Tamron 17–70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD

This 17-70mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Fujifilm X mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Our notes