Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Simmod APSARA LUMIERE 50mm T1.4 Super Speed 50mm
Simmod
42 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Travel
Macro
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Simmod APSARA LUMIERE 50mm T1.4 Super Speed 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | T16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | T1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 18★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.67 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 430 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:6.67 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Simmod APSARA LUMIERE 50mm T1.4 Super Speed 50mm
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.119score per dollar
vs
Simmod APSARA LUMIERE 50mm T1.4 Super Speed 50mm0.035score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 3.4x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Simmod APSARA LUMIERE 50mm T1.4 Super Speed 50mm
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
