Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm
Nikon
81 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 | Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 19 |
| Groups | 12 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.83 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8★ | — |
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
Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.161score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm0.067score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 2.4x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Nikon NIKKOR 2196 18-300mm
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 8 of 21 specs.
