Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm
Sony
55 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 | Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 7 |
| Groups | 12 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | ZEISS T* Anti-Reflective Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | 0.24x |
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 (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.161score per dollar
vs
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm0.101score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 1.6x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Sony FE SEL35F18F 35mm
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 5 of 22 specs.
