Tamron B070 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E


Key Features
- E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
- 25.5-105mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
- Three Aspherical Elements
- Two Low Dispersion Elements
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Fast Hybrid AF / Eye AF
- In-camera lens correction (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion)
- Direct Manual Focus (DMF)
- Fluorine Coating
- Moisture-Resistant Construction
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World's First 17-70mm F2.8
Innovation to expertly capture your world. Vibration compensation for crisp, shake-free images.
Versatility to clearly record every photo opportunity
Expand photo experiences with an advanced standard zoom lens
The world's first' 17-70mm F2.8, large aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras
The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A2 VC RXD (Model B070) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. This lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it's the world's first F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1 x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). Additionally, this lens focuses very close. It features an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7 .5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. When shooting very close to the subject, the lens enables expressive imagery with highly blurred backgrounds, a feature unique to large aperture lenses. From portrait to landscape, and your everyday life, this lens captures all of the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.
VC for worry-free still photography and video capture
The 17-70mm F2.8 utilizes Tamron's highly regarded, proprietary VC image stabilization to maximize the inherent optical performance of the lens. It reduces the degradation of picture quality caused by minute camera shake that is likely to occur during handheld shooting at slow shutter speeds under low-light conditions indoors or at dusk. When shooting video, by leveraging Al technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models.
Superb AF keeps it sharp and quiet
The AF drive incorporates an RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor unit. RXD uses an actuator that is able to precisely control the rotational angle of the motor, allowing it to drive the focusing lens without passing through a reduction gear.The addition of a sensor that detects the position of the lens to a high degree of accuracy enables high-speed and precise AF, which allows you to maintain r azorsharp focus when shooting continually moving subjects or filming video. The lens is also remarkably quiet, eliminating concerns of drive sounds being picked up while shooting video.
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lens specification
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Magnification Factor | 0.21x |
| Lens Min. Focus Distance | 7.5" / 19 cm |
| Lens Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 79° 55' to 23° 0' |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Mount Type | Sony E / FE |
| Focal Length | 17 to 70mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 25.5 to 105mm) |
| Weight | 1.2 lb / 525 g |
| Dimensions | 2.9 x 4.7" / 74.6 x 119.3 mm |
| Format Compatibility | APS-C |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
| Optical Design | 16 Elements in 12 Groups |
- Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E
- Tamron SP Front Lens Cap (67mm)
- Rear Lens Cap
- HA036 Lens Hood
- Limited 6-Year Warranty
- Used Sony A7III Body Only - Excellent
- Used Sony Alpha a7R IV Body Only - Excellent
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- Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens
- Used Sony a7R Body Only - Good
- Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
- Used Sony A9 III Body - Excellent
- *Open Box* Sony Alpha a9 II Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
- Sony Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
- Used Sony A7III Body Only - Good
- Used Sony Alpha a7R III Mirrorless Digital Camera - Good
- Sony Alpha a1 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
- Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
- Sony Alpha a6100 Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
- Used Sony Alpha a7 III Mirrorless Digital Camera - As Is *Missing Mic Door C
- Used Good Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
- Used Sony a6400 Body Only - Good Condition
- Used Sony A7S III Digital Camera Body Only - Good
- Used Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-50mm Lens - Good Con
- Used Sony Alpha a9 II Digital Camera (Body Only) - Good
- Used Fair Sony Alpha a9 III Mirrorless Camera (Body Only)
- Used Sony a6100 w/ 16-50mm PZ - Excellent
- Used Sony Alpha a6100 APS-C Mirrorless Digital Camera (Body Only)
- Used Sony Alpha 6400 Mirrorless Camera with 16-50mm II Lens - Excellent
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