Exciting news for Nikon Z and Canon RF shooters, Tamron has announced the launch of the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for your mount! This fast-aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras has been engineered to deliver both a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. Compatible with both Nikon Z mount and Canon RF mount, there are a whole lot of creators who will be excited for this lens!
The Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a versatile zoom lens that lets you enjoy shooting in a multitude of genres, from wide-angle scenes to mid-telephoto moments. With a focal length range of 17mm to 70mm, it achieves a 4.1x zoom ratio, class-leading for an APS-C standard zoom lens. The lens maintains its fast F2.8 maximum aperture throughout the entire zoom range, ensuring optimal image quality even in dimly lit scenes, making it ideal for a wide variety of situations, from portraits and street photography to landscapes and architectural settings.
The lens's optical construction consists of 16 elements in 12 groups, which incorporate two LD (Low Dispersion), two GM (Glass Moulded Aspherical), and one hybrid aspherical lens element, allowing the lens to achieve high resolution and high contrast not only in the center of the image but also in corners and at the edges. The lens successfully combines sharp expression that clearly captures subject details with the beautiful, soft bokeh needed to make the main subject stand out. To maximize the lens’s inherent high optical performance, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC is equipped with Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, which effectively mitigates image degradation caused by camera shake. When shooting video, image stabilization automatically provides optimal compensation for a wide range of shooting situations.
The 17-70mm F2.8 VC embodies a high-performance AF system that is equipped with Tamron’s proprietary RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive). RXD uses an actuator to precisely control the rotational angle of the motor, allowing it to directly drive the focusing lens without passing through a reduction gear. A sensor that precisely detects the position of the lens provides high-speed and accurate AF, which is crucial when shooting moving subjects. The lens also boasts excellent quietness, making it ideal for still photography in silent environments and for video shooting with audio capture where operational noise is objectionable.
When it comes to shooting video, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC is thoughtfully engineered to suppress focus breathing, allowing for natural and seamless video shooting even in scenes that require focus changes. The lens is also built to support stable, authentic video shooting in a variety of scenes, incorporating VC specifically optimized for video shooting, and utilizing an extremely quiet AF system, two features that make it highly suitable for both hand-held shooting and scenes involving audio recording.
For close-up shooting, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC provides exceptional performance for a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, with an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 19 cm (7.5 in) at the wide end and 39 cm (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. This capability allows you to capture subjects at short distances and expands your creative expression, from daily use like tabletop photography and candid family snaps, to advanced portrait work.
Designed specifically for APS-C size cameras, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC relentlessly pursues mobility. It’s remarkably lightweight and compact, with a length of 11.93 cm (4.7 in), a weight of 525g (18.5oz), and a maximum diameter of φ74.6mm. This makes it extremely easy to bring along for daily use and as a travel lens with minimal bulk. The 17-70mm F2.8 VC for Canon RF mount is equipped with both an AF/MF switch and a VC ON/OFF switch. These are convenient when precise focusing is required for close-up shots like flowers or tabletop photography, or when quickly switching between hand-held and tripod-mounted shooting for scenes such as nightscapes and landscapes.
For more information on the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for Z mount, click here, and for more information on the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for Canon RF mount, click here!
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