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PRESS RELEASE
The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) is a fast aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It’s engineered to deliver both a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm,1 it achieves a 4.1x zoom ratio, class-leading for an APS-C standard zoom lens, while maintaining a fast, constant maximum aperture of F2.8. The 17-70mm F2.8 VC includes VC (Vibration Compensation), and a fast, quiet AF2 system. With focus breathing and AF noise effectively suppressed, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC is optimized for both stills and video shooting. Despite offering a class-leading zoom ratio and VC, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC remains notably lightweight and compact. This makes the 17-70mm F2.8 VC an outstanding choice for daily use, as well as for travel where minimizing weight is essential. Excelling in close-up work, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC achieves an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of just 0.19m (7.5in) at the wide end. Capture unique, expressive images in a variety of everyday scenes, including street photography and portraits. Functionality and versatility are enhanced by features such as Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 12 groups (1x hybrid aspherical, 2x molded glass aspherical, 2x LD) |
| FF equivalent | “25.5-105mm f/4.2” for Nikon Z mount “27.2-112mm f/4.3” for CANON RF mount |
| Number of aperture blades | 9 (rounded) |
| min. focus distance | 0.19m (WIDE), 0.39m (TELE) max. magnification 1:4.8 (WIDE) / 1:5.2 (TELE) |
| Dimensions | φ 74.6 x 121.3mm |
| Weight | 540g |
| Filter size | 67mm |
| Hood | petal-shaped, supplied |
| Available Mounts | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X |
| Other features | Image Stabilizer Firmware Updates via TAMRON Lens Utility Moisture-Resistant AF/MF Switch and VC ON/OFF Switch for Canon RF Mount |
| Price | $749 USD |