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Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 Di III-A VXD vs TAMRON 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD

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Optics
Focal Length
16-50mm
17-70mm
Zoom Ratio
3.13x
4.1x
Max Aperture
f/2.8
f/2.8
Min Aperture
f/16
f/2.8
Elements / Groups
14 / 10
16 / 12
Special Elements
GM aspherical and LD elements
-
Coatings
BBAR-G2 Coating, Fluorine coating
-
Diaphragm Blades
7
9
Max Magnification
0.25x
0.21x
Optical correction & RAW development
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
15cm
19cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
VXD
RXD
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Focus Method
-
Internal
Physical
Lens Mount
Sony E
Canon RF
Weight
305 g
530 g
Dimensions (D x L)
64 x 80 mm
75 x 117 mm
Filter Thread
55 mm
67 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
External
Rotary extending
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
0
0
Color
Black
Black
General
Announce Date
Oct 14, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Launch Price
-
USD 599