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Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras Black | E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras

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Style: Sony E


Features

  • Worlds first high-speed standard zoom lens for APS-C cameras with the focal length range of 17-70mm 4.1x zoom ratio
  • Outstanding optical performance with 16 elements in 12 groups featuring two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens -elements and one hybrid aspherical lens element
  • Upgraded VC effective in combination with Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras, leveraging AI for video shooting
  • Close focusing capability with MOD of just 7.5 at 17mm / 15.4" at 70mm
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating

Description

The new 17-70mm F2.8 is Tamron's first high-speed zoom lens for mirrorless cameras with APS-C size sensors and is the world's first high-speed standard zoom lens for APS-C cameras with the focal length range of 17-70mm 4.1x zoom ratio. It features a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire 4.1x zoom ratio covering a focal length of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm) ideal for everyday use, 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. When shooting video, by leveraging AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. The lens features Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating and a Ø67mm filter size – the same as the Tamron series of lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Compatible with many of the features that Sony builds into its cameras, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF, the lens is the ideal everyday zoom lens for a multitude of situations. It is a highly practical lens that enables photographers to attain high image quality while enjoying the benefits of the large F2.8 aperture.

Brand: Tamron


Focal Length Description: 17-70mm 2.8


Lens Type: Standard


Compatible Mountings: Sony E


Camera Lens Description: 17-70


Focal Length Description: 17-70mm 2.8


Lens: Standard


Compatible Camera Mount: Sony E


Maximum Focal Length: 7 centimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 17 millimeters


Lens Design: Zoom


Focus Type: Auto Focus


Lens Fixed Focal Length: 17 millimeters


Lens Coating Description: Fluorine and BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating


Zoom Ratio: 4.1


Image stabilization: Optical


Real Angle Of View: 79 degrees


Maximum Aperture: 2.8 millimeters


Minimum Aperture: 22


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9


Compatible Camera Models: Sony A6100, Sony A6400, Sony A6600


Photo Filter Size: 6.7 centimeters


Lens Mount: Sony E


Brand: Tamron


Camera Lens: 17-70


Model Name: AFB070S700


UPC: 094148363646 725211700012


Number of Items: 1


Manufacturer Part Number: AFB070S


Unit Count: 1 Count


Built-In Media: Front cap, rear cap


Item Weight: 1.2 pounds


Item Type Name: Sony mirrorless lens.


Manufacturer: Tamron


Warranty Description: Only Tamron lenses imported officially by Tamron USA, Inc. and distributed by authorized Tamron USA, Inc. dealers carry a Six‐Year Limited USA warranty. The limited warranty set forth below is provided by Tamron USA, Inc. and is applicable to new Tamron Photographic Lenses purchased in the USA through an authorized dealer. Open box sales or used equipment do not apply. The Warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of the lens or the person for whom the lens was purchased as a gift. This Warranty is valid only in the Continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii, and is valid only upon presentation of a valid proof of purchase from an authorized Tamron dealer (valid proof of purchase must be a dated bill of sale that includes price, model and serial number of lens and/or when fully completing Tamron’s Online Warranty Registration at This Tamron lens is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for Six Years from the date of original purchase, and is limited to repair, adjustment and/or replacement of defective parts. This Warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the lens. This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear such as scratches, etc. This Warranty does not apply to defects due to abuse, mishandling, tampering or removal of serial number, repair by a non‐authorized agent, unsuitable storage, transport damage, sand damage, liquid damage, fungus damage, impact damage, or tampering. This Warranty also does not cover defects due to the use of accessories, attachments, product supplies, parts or devices that do not conform to Tamron specifications. This Warranty does not cover lenses that have been serviced or modified by anyone other than Authorized Tamron Service Agents.


Model Number: AFB070S700


Lens Color: Black


Screen Size: 6.7 centimeters


Color: Black


Compatible Devices: Sony E-mount


Exposure Control Type: Automatic, Manual


Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/32000 seconds


Media Type: ProductImage


Viewfinder Type: Electronic viewfinder


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Video Capture Format: MP4


Video Capture Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160)


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