{"product_id":"tamron-17-70-f2-8mm-di-iii-a-vc-rxd-for-sony-e-mount","title":"Tamron 17-70 F2.8mm Di III-A VC RXD for Sony E mount","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTamron 17-70mm f\/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tamron 17-70mm f\/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a premium everyday zoom designed for APS-C Sony E-mount cameras. Its approximately 25.5-105mm-equivalent range covers wide landscapes, natural everyday perspectives and flattering short-telephoto portraits—all with a bright constant f\/2.8 aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in Vibration Compensation, quiet RXD autofocus and excellent close-focusing performance make it an outstanding single-lens solution for photography, travel and video production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ Key Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVersatile 17-70mm zoom range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 25.5-105mm full-frame equivalent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstant f\/2.8 maximum aperture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in Vibration Compensation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and quiet RXD autofocus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent image quality throughout the zoom range\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum focusing distance of approximately 19cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and lightweight 525g construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine-blade rounded diaphragm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture-resistant construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorine-coated front element\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConvenient 67mm filter size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for APS-C Sony E-mount cameras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📷 An Exceptional Everyday Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 17-70mm range covers many of the focal lengths photographers use most frequently:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Landscapes, architecture, interiors and groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24-35mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Travel, street and environmental photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural everyday perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e70mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portraits, details and tighter compositions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn an APS-C Sony camera, this provides an angle of view similar to approximately 25.5-105mm on full frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌙 Constant f\/2.8 Aperture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bright f\/2.8 maximum aperture remains available throughout the entire zoom range. This provides consistent exposure while zooming and significantly better low-light performance than a typical variable-aperture kit lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also creates greater control over depth of field, allowing subjects to stand out against softly blurred backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✋ Built-In Vibration Compensation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamron’s VC system helps reduce the effects of camera shake during handheld photography. It is particularly helpful when working indoors, around twilight or at slower shutter speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt-in stabilization also benefits Sony APS-C cameras without in-body image stabilization. During video recording, the VC system automatically adapts its behavior to support smoother handheld footage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚡ Quiet RXD Autofocus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamron’s Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive provides fast, accurate and quiet autofocus for photography and video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens supports compatible Sony features including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast Hybrid AF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye AF\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFace Detection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuous subject tracking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect Manual Focus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn-camera lens corrections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuiet operation makes the lens especially useful for interviews, family videos and other situations where focusing noise could become distracting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔍 Advanced Optical Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16-element, 12-group optical design incorporates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo LD low-dispersion elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo GM glass-molded aspherical elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne hybrid aspherical element\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese specialized elements help control chromatic aberration, distortion and color fringing. Tamron’s BBAR coating reduces flare and ghosting while maintaining strong contrast around bright light sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌼 Excellent Close-Focusing Capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 17mm, the lens focuses as close as approximately 19cm. This allows photographers to place a subject prominently in the foreground while retaining a broad view of the surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 70mm, the minimum focusing distance is approximately 39cm, making the lens useful for food, flowers, products and event details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎒 Compact and Travel-Friendly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its constant f\/2.8 aperture, extended zoom range and built-in stabilization, the lens weighs only approximately 525g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt balances comfortably on Sony APS-C cameras and is compact enough for travel, family outings, extended assignments and everyday carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎥 Designed for Hybrid Creators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximately 25.5-105mm-equivalent range covers wide establishing shots, interviews, portraits and detailed close-ups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamron engineered the lens to suppress focus breathing, helping framing remain more consistent during focus transitions. Quiet autofocus and video-optimized stabilization further improve its usefulness for hybrid creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🛡️ Ready for Everyday Adventures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture-resistant construction provides added confidence when photographing outdoors. The front element features a fluorine coating that repels moisture and oil while making fingerprints and dirt easier to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens accepts standard 67mm filters, matching many other Tamron mirrorless lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e👤 Ideal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel and everyday photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortrait and lifestyle photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLandscapes and architecture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeddings and events\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet and documentary work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood and product photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable-light photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandheld video and interviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony APS-C owners upgrading from a kit zoom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚖️ How Does It Compare?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared with the Sony 16-50mm Kit Lens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit lens is substantially smaller, but the Tamron offers a much broader range, constant f\/2.8 aperture, stronger image quality and greater control over background blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared with the Sigma 18-50mm f\/2.8 DC DN Contemporary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sigma is much smaller and lighter. The Tamron begins slightly wider, extends considerably farther to 70mm and includes built-in Vibration Compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared with the Tamron 18-300mm VC VXD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18-300mm provides dramatically greater telephoto reach and is ideal for travel in good light. The 17-70mm maintains a constant f\/2.8 aperture for stronger low-light performance and subject separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompared with a Collection of Prime Lenses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual primes may provide brighter apertures, but the Tamron covers numerous useful perspectives without requiring a lens change. It offers an excellent balance of speed, versatility and portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 In the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamron 17-70mm f\/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower-shaped lens hood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e67mm front lens cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony E-mount rear lens cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🧰 Suggested Kit Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete your Sony APS-C system with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSony Alpha APS-C mirrorless camera\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamron 11-20mm f\/2.8 Di III-A RXD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamron telephoto zoom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e67mm circular polarizing filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e67mm neutral-density filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact camera bag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Sony batteries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-speed memory cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight travel tripod\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePortable flash or lighting kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏪 Why Buy from Cameragraphics?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCameragraphics has served photographers in Auburn since 1974. 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