Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD vs Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8
Both are Sony E zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 205 g lighter (525 g vs 730 g)
- You want a wider view: 17mm vs 60mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.35 m
- You want a compact lens: 119.3 mm vs 149 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: APS-C walkaround, travel, video
Pick the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 if
- You need more reach: 180mm vs 70mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.21× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is made for APS-C
Spec differences
14 differences| Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Samyang
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
17-70mm
|
60-180mm
|
| Weight |
525 g
lighter
|
730 g
|
| Length |
119.3 mm
shorter
|
149 mm
|
| Diameter |
74.6 mm
slimmer
|
86.7 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.19 m
closer
|
0.35 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.21×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 12 groups
|
17 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
RXD
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2021
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
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
Our notes
Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8
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