TAMRON 17-70MM F2.8 DI III-A VC RXD - (SONY E)

TAMRON 17-70MM F2.8 DI III-A VC RXD LENS (SONY E MOUNT)

The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E Mount is a premium, high-performance APS-C standard zoom lens designed for photographers, videographers, filmmakers and content creators who demand exceptional image quality, versatile focal length coverage, reliable image stabilisation and fast, quiet autofocus in a compact, lightweight design. Engineered specifically for Sony E Mount APS-C mirrorless cameras, including compatible models from the Sony Alpha a6000 series and Sony ZV-E series, the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) combines a highly versatile 17-70mm focal length range, equivalent to approximately 25.5-105mm on a full-frame camera, with a bright constant F2.8 maximum aperture, making it an outstanding all-round lens for portrait photography, landscape photography, travel photography, wedding photography, event photography, street photography, lifestyle photography, food photography, product photography, vlogging and professional video production. With an impressive 4.1x optical zoom ratio, this advanced Tamron standard zoom lens offers greater telephoto reach than many conventional APS-C standard zoom lenses, allowing photographers to move effortlessly between wide-angle environmental scenes, natural everyday compositions, flattering portraits and tightly framed subject details without constantly changing lenses. At the wide-angle 17mm setting, the lens provides an approximately 25.5mm full-frame-equivalent field of view, making it particularly useful for landscapes, architecture, travel photography, group photographs, environmental portraits and establishing shots, while the longer 70mm telephoto end delivers an approximately 105mm equivalent perspective, ideal for professional portraits, headshots, candid photography and creative compositions that benefit from tighter framing and attractive background separation. One of the most significant advantages of the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 is its bright constant F2.8 maximum aperture, which remains available throughout the entire zoom range, allowing photographers and videographers to maintain consistent exposure settings when zooming from 17mm to 70mm. Unlike many conventional variable-aperture kit lenses that become progressively darker as the focal length increases, the Tamron 17-70mm maintains its maximum F2.8 aperture at every focal length, providing excellent flexibility for low-light photography, indoor events, available-light portraits and cinematic video production. This bright aperture allows photographers to use faster shutter speeds or lower ISO settings compared with slower-aperture zoom lenses under equivalent lighting conditions, helping capture sharper images of moving subjects while maintaining excellent image quality. The F2.8 aperture also enables beautiful shallow-depth-of-field effects, allowing photographers to isolate their subjects against softly blurred backgrounds and create professional-looking portraits, lifestyle images, product photographs and cinematic video footage. For situations requiring greater depth of field, the lens can be stopped down to F22, providing additional creative control when photographing landscapes, architecture, products and detailed compositions. At the heart of the lens's outstanding optical performance is an advanced construction comprising 16 optical elements arranged in 12 groups, incorporating specialised glass elements designed to minimise chromatic aberrations, colour fringing, distortion and other image-degrading optical imperfections. The sophisticated optical formula includes two LD (Low Dispersion) elements, two GM (Glass Moulded Aspherical) elements and one hybrid aspherical element, which work together to deliver excellent sharpness, contrast and resolving power throughout the zoom range. The LD elements help suppress chromatic aberration and unwanted colour fringing, while the precision-engineered aspherical elements contribute to improved optical correction, consistent image quality and the lens's compact construction. This advanced optical design is particularly beneficial for photographers using high-resolution Sony APS-C cameras, such as the Sony Alpha a6700 and a6600, where fine-detail reproduction and excellent sharpness across the image frame are important for professional photography and high-quality content creation. Complementing its impressive optical performance is a nine-blade rounded aperture diaphragm, designed to produce smooth, natural-looking bokeh and attractive out-of-focus highlights, particularly when photographing portraits and close-up subjects at wider aperture settings. The combination of a constant F2.8 aperture, versatile portrait focal lengths and rounded diaphragm allows photographers to achieve beautiful subject isolation, natural skin detail and softly rendered backgrounds, making the lens particularly effective for wedding photography, fashion photography, corporate headshots and lifestyle imagery. Another major advantage of the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Sony E Mount lens is its built-in VC (Vibration Compensation) optical image stabilisation system, which helps reduce the effects of camera shake during handheld photography and video recording. This advanced stabilisation mechanism is particularly valuable when photographing in challenging lighting conditions, using slower shutter speeds or capturing handheld footage without a tripod. For photographers using Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras without in-body image stabilisation, the lens's built-in VC system provides an important additional level of shake compensation, helping improve handheld shooting flexibility. When paired with compatible Sony camera bodies featuring in-body image stabilisation, the lens operates according to the camera and lens combination's supported stabilisation functions. For video production, Tamron's VC technology incorporates AI-assisted stabilisation control, which is designed to optimise stabilisation behaviour during video recording according to different shooting conditions. This makes the lens especially practical for handheld filmmaking, travel videos, documentary production, vlogging, interviews and everyday content creation, helping reduce unwanted camera movement and produce steadier-looking footage. Autofocus performance is handled by Tamron's advanced RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor, which is designed to deliver fast, precise, smooth and exceptionally quiet focusing for both still photography and video recording. The RXD system uses a precision-controlled stepping motor and lens-position detection technology to provide responsive autofocus performance, making it suitable for photographing moving subjects, candid moments, events, portraits and other dynamic scenes. Its quiet operation is particularly beneficial for videographers recording interviews, dialogue and natural ambient sound, where unwanted focusing motor noise could otherwise interfere with audio quality. The lens is also designed to minimise focus breathing, reducing distracting changes in the angle of view when shifting focus between subjects during video recording. This characteristic is especially valuable for filmmakers creating cinematic focus transitions, documentary footage, interviews and professional social media content. When used with compatible Sony Alpha cameras, the lens supports applicable autofocus features, including supported subject-tracking and eye-detection functions, allowing photographers and videographers to take advantage of modern Sony autofocus technology. Close-up photography is another impressive strength of the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8, with a minimum focusing distance of just 0.19m (19cm) at the wide-angle end and approximately 0.39m (39cm) at the telephoto end, allowing photographers to capture detailed images of flowers, food, products, accessories and everyday objects without requiring a dedicated macro lens. This short minimum focusing distance provides excellent creative flexibility for tabletop photography, food photography, product photography and close-up lifestyle imagery, particularly when photographing in confined indoor spaces such as restaurants, cafés and studios. The lens achieves a maximum magnification ratio of approximately 1:4.8 (0.21x) at the wide-angle end, allowing photographers to create striking close-up compositions with detailed subjects and beautifully blurred backgrounds. At 17mm, the close-focusing capability also allows photographers to exaggerate perspective creatively, producing dynamic wide-angle close-up images that incorporate both the subject and its surrounding environment. Designed for portability and comfortable everyday use, the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD features a compact construction measuring approximately 74.6mm in diameter and 119.3mm in length, with a weight of just 525g, making it an excellent match for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras. Despite incorporating a bright constant F2.8 aperture, an extended 4.1x zoom range and built-in optical image stabilisation, the lens remains remarkably portable, making it suitable for photographers who want professional optical performance without carrying multiple lenses or a heavy camera bag. This compact design is particularly valuable for travel photography, outdoor adventures, street photography, handheld video production and extended shooting sessions. The lens also features internal focusing, meaning the focusing mechanism operates without extending the lens barrel during focus adjustments, contributing to consistent handling and convenient operation. The zoom mechanism itself is not internal, so the lens extends when changing focal lengths. For additional creative flexibility, the Tamron 17-70mm features a 67mm front filter thread, allowing photographers and videographers to use compatible UV filters, circular polarising filters and neutral density filters. This is particularly useful for landscape photographers who want to control reflections and enhance colour saturation using a circular polariser, as well as videographers who require neutral density filtration to maintain appropriate shutter speeds and wide apertures in bright outdoor environments. The 67mm filter diameter is also shared by numerous other Tamron mirrorless lenses, allowing photographers to simplify their filter collection when using compatible equipment. For dependable outdoor performance, the lens incorporates moisture-resistant construction, with protective sealing designed to help reduce moisture intrusion into critical areas during normal outdoor use. A protective fluorine coating on the front optical element helps repel water, oil, fingerprints and other surface contaminants, making the lens easier to clean and maintain after demanding photographic sessions. These protective features make the lens particularly practical for travel photography, outdoor portraits, landscape photography and everyday shooting in changing environmental conditions, although the lens should not be considered fully waterproof. The Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 provides an excellent balance between wide-angle flexibility and telephoto reach, making it a highly practical alternative to carrying several separate prime lenses or multiple zoom lenses. For Sony Alpha a6700 photographers, the combination of high-resolution optical performance, a bright constant aperture, advanced autofocus and built-in VC stabilisation makes it an outstanding everyday photography and hybrid video solution. For Sony Alpha a6400, a6300 and a6100 users, the lens offers a substantial upgrade in low-light flexibility, creative depth-of-field control and zoom versatility compared with many conventional kit lenses. For Sony ZV-E10 and compatible Sony ZV-series content creators, the combination of wide-angle coverage, quiet autofocus, optical stabilisation and a constant F2.8 aperture provides an excellent platform for vlogging, travel videos, product demonstrations, interviews and professional social media content. Wedding photographers benefit from its versatile focal length coverage and bright aperture, while portrait photographers can take advantage of the flattering 50mm to 70mm focal lengths to capture professional-looking headshots and lifestyle imagery. Travel photographers benefit from its lightweight construction and impressive zoom range, while videographers can utilise its quiet RXD autofocus, reduced focus breathing, AI-assisted video stabilisation and consistent F2.8 aperture to create high-quality cinematic footage. Whether photographing landscapes, documenting weddings, capturing family memories, shooting professional portraits, filming travel documentaries, creating YouTube videos, photographing food and products or simply enjoying everyday photography, the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E Mount delivers an outstanding combination of optical quality, creative versatility, reliable stabilisation and portability. With its 17-70mm APS-C focal length range, approximately 25.5-105mm full-frame-equivalent coverage, constant F2.8 aperture, advanced 16-element optical construction, RXD stepping motor autofocus, built-in VC image stabilisation with AI-assisted video control, nine-blade rounded diaphragm, 19cm minimum focusing distance, 0.21x maximum magnification, 67mm filter thread, moisture-resistant construction, fluorine front element coating and lightweight 525g design, this high-performance Tamron standard zoom lens is an exceptional choice for Sony E Mount APS-C photographers and videographers seeking a versatile, professional-quality everyday lens capable of delivering impressive results across a wide variety of creative applications.

Key Features:

• Professional Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Zoom Lens – A premium APS-C standard zoom lens designed to deliver outstanding optical performance, versatile focal length coverage, effective image stabilisation and responsive autofocus for photographers, videographers and content creators.

• Designed for Sony E Mount APS-C Mirrorless Cameras – Specifically engineered for compatible Sony Alpha APS-C mirrorless camera systems, providing a versatile standard zoom solution for photography and video recording.

• Compatible with Sony Alpha a6700 – An excellent all-round lens for the Sony a6700, offering bright F2.8 aperture performance, versatile focal length coverage, advanced autofocus compatibility and built-in optical image stabilisation.

• Compatible with Sony Alpha a6600 – Provides Sony a6600 photographers with a versatile zoom range, excellent low-light flexibility and attractive shallow-depth-of-field capabilities.

• Compatible with Sony Alpha a6400 – Offers Sony a6400 users a high-performance standard zoom lens for portraits, travel photography, everyday photography and creative video production.

• Compatible with Sony Alpha a6300 – Designed for Sony APS-C E Mount cameras, including the a6300, providing versatile focal length coverage and professional-quality optical performance.

• Compatible with Sony Alpha a6100 – Provides Sony a6100 photographers with a bright constant-aperture zoom lens for portraits, travel photography and everyday creative applications.

• Compatible with Sony ZV-E10 – An excellent option for Sony ZV-E10 content creators, offering wide-angle coverage, quiet autofocus, built-in stabilisation and a bright constant F2.8 aperture for photography and video recording.

• APS-C Format Lens Design – Specifically developed for APS-C image sensors, allowing a practical balance of focal length coverage, optical performance and portability.

• Versatile 17-70mm Focal Length Range – Covers a highly useful range from wide-angle to short telephoto, allowing photographers to capture landscapes, portraits, travel scenes and everyday subjects without changing lenses.

• 25.5-105mm Full-Frame Equivalent Coverage – Provides an approximately 25.5-105mm equivalent field of view on Sony APS-C cameras due to the 1.5x crop factor.

• Approximately 4.1x Optical Zoom Range – Offers extensive framing flexibility across wide-angle, standard and short telephoto perspectives, making it suitable for numerous photographic applications.

• Bright Constant F2.8 Maximum Aperture – Maintains a maximum aperture of F2.8 throughout the entire zoom range, allowing consistent exposure settings and excellent creative control.

• Excellent Low-Light Photography Performance – The bright F2.8 aperture allows photographers to work with faster shutter speeds or lower ISO settings compared with slower-aperture lenses in challenging lighting conditions.

• Consistent Exposure Throughout the Zoom Range – Unlike variable-aperture kit lenses, the Tamron 17-70mm maintains its maximum F2.8 aperture from 17mm to 70mm, providing consistent light-gathering performance.

• Beautiful Background Separation – The constant F2.8 aperture allows photographers to isolate subjects effectively against softly blurred backgrounds, particularly at longer focal lengths.

• Smooth and Natural-Looking Bokeh – Features a nine-blade rounded diaphragm designed to produce attractive out-of-focus highlights and smooth background transitions.

• Maximum Aperture of F2.8 – Provides excellent light-gathering capabilities and creative control over shallow depth of field across the entire focal length range.

• Minimum Aperture of F22 – Allows photographers to stop down the aperture when greater depth of field is required for landscapes, architecture, product photography and detailed compositions.

• Advanced 16-Element Optical Construction – Features 16 precision-engineered optical elements arranged in 12 groups, designed to deliver excellent sharpness, contrast and optical consistency throughout the zoom range.

• Two LD Low Dispersion Elements – Incorporates two specialised Low Dispersion elements that help minimise chromatic aberrations and colour fringing, improving image clarity and colour accuracy.

• Two GM Glass Moulded Aspherical Elements – Features two precision-engineered aspherical elements that help control distortion and other optical imperfections while contributing to the lens's compact construction.

• One Hybrid Aspherical Element – Incorporates a hybrid aspherical optical element designed to improve image correction and maintain excellent resolving power across the zoom range.

• Excellent High-Resolution Image Quality – The advanced optical formula provides impressive resolving power and fine-detail reproduction, making the lens suitable for high-resolution Sony APS-C mirrorless camera systems.

• Sharp Image Detail Across the Zoom Range – Designed to maintain excellent optical performance from the wide-angle 17mm setting through to the 70mm telephoto end.

• Natural Colour Reproduction – The advanced optical design helps maintain accurate colour reproduction and contrast for professional photography and video production.

• Nine-Blade Rounded Aperture Diaphragm – The rounded diaphragm design helps create smooth background blur and attractive out-of-focus highlights, particularly when photographing portraits and close-up subjects.

• Advanced Tamron RXD Stepping Motor Autofocus – Features Tamron's Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive autofocus system, designed to deliver fast, accurate and exceptionally quiet focusing.

• Fast and Responsive Autofocus Performance – The RXD autofocus system provides reliable subject acquisition for portraits, events, everyday photography and other dynamic shooting situations.

• Quiet Autofocus for Video Recording – The stepping motor operates quietly, making it particularly suitable for interviews, documentary filmmaking and video recording where unwanted focusing noise may be distracting.

• Smooth Autofocus Transitions – The RXD autofocus mechanism supports controlled focus adjustments during video recording, making the lens suitable for cinematic and professional content creation.

• Reduced Focus Breathing – The optical and autofocus design helps minimise distracting changes in framing when shifting focus between subjects during video recording.

• Compatible with Supported Sony Autofocus Functions – Designed to work with applicable autofocus features on compatible Sony Alpha APS-C cameras, including supported subject-tracking and eye-detection functions.

• Built-In Tamron VC Vibration Compensation – Incorporates Tamron's optical image stabilisation system, designed to reduce the effects of camera shake during handheld photography and video recording.

• AI-Assisted Video Image Stabilisation – Uses AI-assisted VC control during video recording to optimise stabilisation behaviour according to different shooting conditions.

• Excellent Handheld Image Stabilisation – The VC system helps photographers capture sharper handheld images when using slower shutter speeds in suitable shooting conditions.

• Ideal for Cameras Without IBIS – Built-in optical stabilisation provides valuable shake compensation for compatible Sony APS-C cameras that do not feature in-body image stabilisation.

• Useful for Low-Light Handheld Photography – The combination of a bright F2.8 aperture and VC image stabilisation improves flexibility when photographing static subjects in challenging lighting conditions.

• Steadier Handheld Video Recording – The VC system helps reduce unwanted camera movement during handheld filming, supporting smoother-looking video footage.

• Excellent for Handheld Vlogging – The combination of optical image stabilisation, quiet autofocus and wide-angle coverage makes the lens suitable for handheld vlogging and everyday content creation.

• Ideal for Professional Portrait Photography – The versatile focal length range and bright F2.8 aperture make the lens an excellent choice for environmental portraits, headshots, fashion photography and lifestyle imagery.

• Excellent for Wide-Angle Photography – The 17mm wide end provides an approximately 25.5mm equivalent field of view, making it suitable for landscapes, travel photography, group photographs and environmental compositions.

• Versatile Standard Focal Length Coverage – The middle of the zoom range provides natural-looking perspectives for everyday photography, street photography and lifestyle imagery.

• Flattering Telephoto Portrait Perspective – The 70mm telephoto end provides an approximately 105mm equivalent field of view, making it particularly useful for portraits and tightly framed compositions.

• Ideal for Wedding Photography – Provides flexible focal length coverage for wedding portraits, candid moments, receptions and event photography.

• Excellent for Event Photography – The bright F2.8 aperture and versatile zoom range make the lens suitable for corporate events, celebrations, ceremonies and other photographic assignments.

• Perfect for Travel Photography – Combines a versatile focal length range with compact construction, making it an excellent all-round lens for photographers travelling with Sony APS-C camera equipment.

• Ideal for Everyday Photography – The 17-70mm zoom range covers a wide variety of photographic situations, including portraits, family photographs, street scenes, travel memories and everyday subjects.

• Excellent for Landscape Photography – The wide-angle focal length and advanced optical design allow photographers to capture detailed landscapes and outdoor scenes.

• Suitable for Architectural Photography – The 17mm wide-angle setting provides useful coverage for photographing buildings, interiors and architectural details.

• Ideal for Lifestyle Photography – Provides the flexibility to capture environmental compositions, natural portraits and detailed lifestyle imagery with attractive background rendering.

• Suitable for Street Photography – The versatile focal length range allows photographers to capture candid moments, urban details and everyday scenes without carrying multiple lenses.

• Ideal for Fashion Photography – The combination of flattering portrait focal lengths, sharp optical performance and attractive bokeh makes the lens suitable for fashion shoots and editorial photography.

• Excellent for Commercial Photography – Provides professional image quality and versatile framing for advertising imagery, product photography, corporate portraits and commercial assignments.

• Impressive 19cm Minimum Focusing Distance at 17mm – Focuses as close as approximately 19cm at the wide end, allowing photographers to capture detailed close-up compositions.

• 39cm Minimum Focusing Distance at 70mm – Offers a minimum focusing distance of approximately 39cm at the telephoto end, providing useful flexibility for capturing smaller subjects and detailed compositions.

• Maximum Magnification Ratio of 1:4.8 – Achieves a maximum magnification ratio of approximately 0.21x, allowing photographers to capture impressive close-up images without requiring a dedicated macro lens.

• Excellent for Close-Up Photography – The short minimum focusing distance makes the lens suitable for photographing flowers, food, products, accessories and other small subjects.

• Ideal for Food Photography – The combination of close-focusing capability, sharp optics and a bright F2.8 aperture allows photographers to capture attractive food photographs with detailed subjects and softly blurred backgrounds.

• Perfect for Tabletop Photography – The 19cm minimum focusing distance at 17mm makes the lens particularly useful for capturing small products, decorative objects and everyday details in indoor environments.

• Creative Close-Up Background Blur – The constant F2.8 aperture allows photographers to isolate close-up subjects against beautifully blurred backgrounds, adding depth and visual impact to detailed compositions.

• Compact and Lightweight 525g Construction – Weighs approximately 525g, providing an excellent balance between professional optical performance and portability for everyday photography and travel.

• Compact 119.3mm Lens Length – Measures approximately 119.3mm in length, making it a practical standard zoom lens for photographers seeking professional performance in a portable design.

• 74.6mm Maximum Lens Diameter – Features a maximum diameter of approximately 74.6mm, contributing to a comfortable and well-balanced camera and lens combination.

• Internal Focusing Mechanism – Features internal focusing, allowing the lens to adjust focus without extending the lens barrel during autofocus or manual focus operation.

• External Zoom Mechanism – The lens extends when adjusting focal length, providing the versatility of a 4.1x optical zoom range in a compact construction.

• Designed for Comfortable Handheld Photography – The compact construction and balanced design make the lens practical for extended handheld shooting sessions.

• 67mm Front Filter Thread – Accepts compatible 67mm screw-in filters, providing convenient compatibility with UV filters, circular polarisers and neutral density filters.

• Compatible with 67mm Circular Polarising Filters – Allows photographers to use suitable CPL filters to manage reflections and improve colour saturation in appropriate shooting conditions.

• Compatible with 67mm Neutral Density Filters – Supports compatible ND filters for greater exposure control during bright outdoor photography and video recording.

• Consistent Tamron 67mm Filter System – Shares the popular 67mm filter diameter used by numerous Tamron mirrorless lenses, helping photographers simplify their filter collection.

• Moisture-Resistant Lens Construction – Features protective sealing in critical areas designed to help reduce moisture intrusion during normal outdoor photography.

• Protective Fluorine Front Element Coating – The front optical element incorporates a fluorine coating designed to repel water, oil and fingerprints, making the lens easier to clean and maintain.

• Suitable for Outdoor Photography – The moisture-resistant construction, protective front element coating and compact design make the lens practical for travel, outdoor portraits and everyday photography.

• Designed for Professional Hybrid Creators – Combines advanced optical performance, responsive autofocus, effective image stabilisation and compact construction for photographers and videographers who regularly switch between still photography and video production.

• Excellent for Documentary Filmmaking – The versatile zoom range and lightweight design make the lens suitable for documentary interviews, observational footage and location-based video recording.

• Ideal for Cinematic Video Content – The constant F2.8 aperture, attractive bokeh and versatile focal length coverage allow filmmakers to capture cinematic compositions and professional-looking footage.

• Suitable for YouTube and Social Media Content Creation – Provides a flexible focal length range for interviews, lifestyle videos, product demonstrations and professional online content.

• Excellent for Travel Videos – The versatile focal length range, quiet autofocus and built-in VC stabilisation make the lens suitable for handheld travel filmmaking and documentary content.

• Versatile Wide-Angle to Short Telephoto Coverage – The 17-70mm zoom range provides greater telephoto reach than many conventional standard kit lenses, making it particularly useful for photographers who want a single all-round lens.

• Excellent Alternative to Multiple Prime Lenses – Covers a wide range of popular focal lengths in one versatile zoom lens, reducing the need to carry separate wide-angle, standard and portrait lenses.

• Professional Optical Performance in a Compact Design – Delivers advanced optical correction, high resolving power and a bright constant aperture without the excessive size and weight associated with larger professional zoom lenses.

• Tamron Di III-A APS-C Mirrorless Lens Design – Part of Tamron's Di III-A series, developed specifically for APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera systems with an emphasis on optical performance, compactness and modern camera compatibility.

• Tamron Model B070 Lens Identification – Identified by Tamron model number B070, distinguishing this 17-70mm constant F2.8 Sony E Mount zoom lens from other Tamron mirrorless lens models.

• Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Sony E Mount Technical Specifications – APS-C Sony E Mount zoom lens featuring a 17-70mm focal length range, approximately 25.5-105mm full-frame-equivalent coverage, constant F2.8 maximum aperture, F22 minimum aperture, 16 elements in 12 groups, two LD elements, two GM aspherical elements, one hybrid aspherical element, nine rounded aperture blades, RXD stepping motor autofocus, built-in VC optical image stabilisation with AI-assisted video control, 19cm minimum focusing distance at 17mm, 39cm minimum focusing distance at 70mm, 1:4.8 maximum magnification ratio, 67mm front filter thread, moisture-resistant construction, fluorine front element coating, approximately 74.6 × 119.3mm dimensions and 525g weight.

In the box:

• 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 3-Year Warranty