Tamron AF017P-700 70-300mm
The XLD glass and USD autofocus motor deliver sharp, quiet performance across the 70-300mm range, complemented by effective VC stabilization for handheld shooting. Its lightweight 434g build and dual-format Di design make it a practical, portable option for both full-frame and APS-C Nikon DSLRs. This lens is best for budget-conscious travel photographers who need a versatile telephoto zoom without the bulk.
Focal length 70-300mm
Aperture f/70
Mount Sony A
stabilization Yes
Weight 435 g
af type Autofocus
lens type telephoto
37 Overall Score
Price $178
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong macro (68th percentile) 68th
- Strong social proof (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (1st percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/70 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony A |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 305 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron AF017P-700 70-300mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art | Viltrox WCL-X100VI | Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 16-50mm | 20-60mm | 28mm | 9mm | - |
| Max Aperture | f/70 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony A | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X | Screw-on lens fits camera lenses with a 55mm front filter thread |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 435 | 135 | 350 | 865 | 130 | 320 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Stepping Motor | stepping motor | HSM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | prime | wide-angle | wide-angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron AF017P-700 70-300mm | 54.6 | 1 | 43.3 | 68 | 18.4 | 1 | 29.8 | 90.5 | 65.6 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 91.8 | 42.4 | 71.5 | 79.9 | 0 | 82.9 | 73.6 | 94.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.9 | 0 | 81.5 | 64.7 | 38 |
| Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Compare | 54.6 | 96.8 | 45.8 | 74.5 | 96.6 | 96.9 | 80.3 | 33.6 | 59.1 | 38 |
| Viltrox WCL-X100VI Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 92.7 | 99.2 | 3.6 | 85.8 | 63.3 | 33.6 | 87.8 | 83.2 |
| Altura Photo NIKKOR YZ0308 Compare | 87 | 77.8 | 71.2 | 96.6 | 40.4 | 79.9 | 0 | 33.6 | 67.5 | 83.2 |
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