Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS
Sigma
69 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 | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 12 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 10★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 1.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 7.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 650 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:5.2 |
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
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (35th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.170score per dollar
vs
Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS0.050score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 3.4x better value for money
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 2 of 22 specs.
