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17-70mm F2.8 Di-III A VC RXD Tamron Zoom Lens
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    Specs

    • 16 elements in 12 groups
    • Minimum Focus Distance - 7.5“ (WIDE), 15.4“ (TELE)
    • 9 aperture blades
    • F22 Min aperture
    • 67mm filers
    • Ø74.6mm x 4.7“
    • Comes with lens hood
    • Available mounts - Sony E mount
    • 18.5 oz

    We introduce a new a standard zoom lens for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras: Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070). It features a maximum aperture of F/2.8 across the entire 4.1x zoom ratio that covers a focal length of 17-70mm that is ideal for regular use (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm) and superb optical performance. It is a small, lightweight lens that is also equipped with Tamron's VC, Vibration Compensation, mechanism to minimize camera shake. This VC mechanism also leverages AI technology when shooting video.

    Expand your photo experiences with an advanced standard zoom lens

    The world's first1 17-70mm F/2.8, large-aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. Even with VC and a focal length expanding to 70mm, this lens has outstanding optical performance compared to its competitors. The optical construction of the new 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD features 16 elements in 12 groups. Two GM (Glass Moulded Aspherical) lens elements and one hybrid aspherical lens element are precisely arranged to maintain high-resolution performance from edge to edge. In-camera lens correction (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion) are available too.

    Upgraded VC with a dual MPU

    The new 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD features a control system that uses a Dual MPU (Micro-Processing Unit) process. In addition to an MPU with built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processor) blocks for superior signal processing, Tamron has added an MPU dedicated solely to vibration compensation. The result is quicker, more precise AF performance and more consistently powerful VC (Vibration Compensation). The VC is also especially optimized for video shooting.

    High-quality images and perfect handling

    The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD 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 AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. The 17-70mm F/2.8 has a focal length range of 17-70mm, equivalent to 25.5-105mm on full-frame cameras (4.1x zoom ratio).

    Superior AF keeps it sharp and still

    The AF drive incorporates a sensor that accurately detects the position of the lens while the RXD motor unit delivers optimized AF control. This achieves very fast and accurate autofocus operation and allows users to maintain tack-sharp focus on continuously moving subjects shot at the standard zoom position. Thanks to the exceedingly quiet AF, the lens can be used discreetly in concert halls and other situations that require low noise levels, and obviously for video recording.

    VC for video shooting

    By leveraging AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models when shooting video. The lens automatically switches to a video-tailored VC mode only when shooting video. This VC mode compensates for vibration that occurs during handheld still shooting, and that caused by motion such as panning and tilting, without the unnatural behaviour seen with previous VC technology. It does not, however, completely eliminate shaking when shooting while running, walking or going up or downstairs, as is possible with a gimbal.

    Compatible with camera-specific features and functions

    Tamron’s new 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is compatible with many of the advanced features that are specific to certain mirrorless cameras. These include the following:

    • Fast Hybrid AF
    • Eye AF
    • Direct Manual Focus (DMF)
    • In-camera lens correction (shading, chromatic aberration, distortion)
    • Camera-based lens unit firmware updates

    Moisture-Resistant Construction for added protection

    Seals are located at the lens mount area and other critical locations to deter infiltration of moisture and/or rain drops and afford Moisture-Resistant Construction. This feature provides an additional layer of protection when shooting outdoors under adverse weather conditions.

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  • Will they released it in xmount ?

  • Tamron announces the launch of the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for FUJIFILM X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens is scheduled to be on sale on July 8, 2022, at $799. However, due to the current global health crisis, the release date or product supply schedule could change.

    This new lens is the FUJIFILM X-Mount version of the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) released in January 2021 for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It features a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire 4.1x zoom ratio that covers the focal length range of 17-70mm (full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), and superb optical performance. It is a small, lightweight lens equipped with Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism to minimize camera shake. The VC mechanism leverages AI technology when shooting video.

    It is also equipped with the quiet RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF motor and has minimal focus breathing. These features enable videographers to shoot comfortably when using a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. For added versatility, the 17-70mm F2.8 offers an exceptional MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 7.5" at the wide-angle end, Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating. Its 67mm filter size is the same as most TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras. It is a highly useful lens that delivers high image quality for photography and videography with its fast F2.8 aperture.

    PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

    1. World's first fast-aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with the focal length range of 17-70mm (4.1x zoom ratio)

    The Model B070 has a focal length range of 17-70mm, equivalent to 25.5-105mm on full-frame cameras. It is the first F2.8 fast-aperture zoom lens in the world for APS-C mirrorless cameras to achieve a 4.1x zoom ratio.

    2. Outstanding optical performance

    The optical construction of the 17-70mm F2.8 features 16 elements in 12 groups. Two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) and one hybrid aspherical lens elements are precisely arranged to maintain high-resolution performance from edge to edge.

    3. VC mechanism optimized for both still images and video shooting

    The 17-70mm F2.8 features TAMRON's proprietary VC mechanism. Additional sophisticated algorithms optimized for this model and a dedicated, independently operating MPU (Micro Processor Unit) all combine to superbly compensate for vibration. This feature is available when the lens is used with cameras with or without in-body image stabilization. When shooting video, by leveraging AI technology, image stabilization performs automatically to best compensate for different shooting situations.

    4. Exceptionally quiet RXD stepping motor

    The 17-70mm F2.8 incorporates TAMRON's proprietary RXD stepping motor. Remarkably quiet, the lens facilitates photography and videography in conditions that require silence. Supporting stress-free focusing from the wide-angle to the telephoto end of the zoom range, RXD technology enables the camera's focus tracking of moving objects to perform superbly.

    5. Suppresses focus breathing

    The 17-70mm F2.8 has minimal focus breathing, an undesirable phenomenon in which the angle of view changes depending on the focusing distance during videography. By counteracting focus breathing, the 17-70mm F2.8 empowers users' expression of their creative intentions to the fullest degree.

    6. Close focusing MOD is just 7.5" at wide-angle end

    7. A highly portable compact design

    8. Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating provide extra protection

  • Fantastic this has come to X Mount!