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Quick answer
The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 17-70mm at f/2.8 for the Sony A mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 17-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens, the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is designed for Sony A mount bodies, 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.
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD?
At 17-70mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 17–70mm | 28.8–93.3° | 34.3–103.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 26–105mm | 19.5–70.4° | 23.3–80.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD?
It zooms across 17-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 17-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 26–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–70.4° horizontal and 23.3–80.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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