Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens (Sony E)

Overview

Covering a highly versatile zoom range, the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is designed for APS-C Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, offering a 25.5-105mm equivalent focal length. Ideal for everyday photography, this lens provides wide-angle to short telephoto coverage. Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture delivers excellent low-light performance and allows for enhanced depth of field control. The optical construction incorporates specialized elements, including aspherical and low dispersion components, to ensure outstanding image quality with sharp detail, accurate colors, and minimal distortion. Additionally, Tamron’s BBAR coating reduces flare and ghosting, improving contrast and clarity, even when shooting in strong backlighting or challenging lighting conditions.

Features

• Designed for APS-C format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, this versatile zoom lens covers a 25.5-105mm equivalent focal length range, making it suitable for wide-angle to short telephoto shooting.
• The constant f/2.8 maximum aperture provides consistent brightness throughout the zoom range and enhances control over depth of field.
• Two molded glass aspherical elements along with one hybrid aspherical element effectively minimize spherical aberrations and distortion, ensuring sharp, accurately rendered images.
• Incorporates two LD (Low Dispersion) elements that reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing, improving overall clarity and color precision across the zoom range.
• BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) coating helps suppress flare, ghosting, and internal reflections, boosting contrast and color accuracy, especially in strong or backlit conditions.
• The RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor ensures fast, smooth, and quiet focusing for both still photography and video. It also enables a minimum focusing distance of 7.5″ with up to 1:4.8 magnification for close-up shooting. Full-time manual focus override is available and compatible with Sony’s Direct Manual Focus function.
• A rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces attractive, smooth bokeh in out-of-focus areas.
• VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization minimizes camera shake, allowing for steadier handheld shooting in low-light situations.
• The lens features moisture-resistant construction for reliability in adverse weather, while a fluorine-coated front element helps repel dust, dirt, and fingerprints.

Included

Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E
Tamron SP Front Lens Cap (67mm)
Rear Lens Cap
HA036 Lens Hood

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