Tamron Canon RF mount Ultra-wide zoom
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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 Canon RF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- APS-C (27–112mm equiv.)
- 18 Canon RF cameras
- Focal
- 17–70mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8–22
- Filter
- 67mm
- Min focus
- 0.19m
- AF motor
- RXD
What 17-70mm sees
- APS-C crop 1.6× → 27–112mm
- 21.9–77° 18.3–67° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 17mm (and 70mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorTamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 17-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Format coverage
- APS-C
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Image stabilization
- Yes
Focus
- Autofocus motor
- RXD
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.19 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.21×
Physical
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Diameter
- 74.6 mm
Specification source: tamron.com
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.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD use?
It uses the Canon RF mount, so it fits Canon RF 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 (1.6x crop) it frames like 27–112mm on full frame, with a 18.3–67° horizontal and 21.9–77° 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 Canon RF-mount camera, including Canon EOS R, Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R10, Canon EOS R100, and Canon EOS R3 and 13 more.
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