Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
AstrHori 85mm f/1.8 II Full Frame AF 85mm
AstrHori
34 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 | AstrHori 85mm f/1.8 II Full Frame AF 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 10 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:1 |
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
AstrHori 85mm f/1.8 II Full Frame AF 85mm
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.119score per dollar
vs
AstrHori 85mm f/1.8 II Full Frame AF 85mm0.094score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 1.3x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
AstrHori 85mm f/1.8 II Full Frame AF 85mm
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.
