Tamron Corporation announced the release of the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD, a large-aperture standard zoom lens for Nikon Z mount and Canon RF mount APS-C size mirrorless cameras. The lens release date is scheduled for July 2, 2026.
The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) is a large-aperture standard zoom lens compatible with APS-C size mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. Its aim was to achieve both a wide range and high image quality. As an APS-C compatible standard zoom lens, it boasts the class-leading 4.1x zoom ratio, a focal length of 17-70mm, and a large aperture of F2.8. It also features Vibration Compensation (VC) image stabilization and fast, quiet autofocus. Focus breathing is also suppressed, making it ideal for both still photography and video recording.
Despite boasting the largest zoom magnification and VC (Vibration Compensation) in its class, it maintains a lightweight and compact size. It is recommended not only for daily use but also for travel where you want to reduce the burden of luggage.
With a minimum focusing distance of 0.19m at the wide-angle end, it excels at close-up photography, allowing you to capture unique images in a variety of everyday scenes, from snapshots to portraits. It also features a splash-proof construction and a stain-resistant coating, providing enhanced functionality for comfortable shooting. From everyday life to journeys to distant lands, it delicately captures countless new encounters and discoveries.
Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Product Features
- 17-70mm focal length lens that excels in all shooting situations, from wide-angle to telephoto.
- Constant f/2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range — delicate rendering and beautiful bokeh in an APS-C lens.
- Equipped with VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism — enables stable shooting from still images to videos.
- With its high-speed and quiet, high-performance autofocus, it captures even the most decisive moments without any fuss.
- Suppresses focus breathing, resulting in natural and smooth image expression.
- The minimum focusing distance for getting extremely close to the subject is 0.19m.
- Lightweight and compact design for enhanced mobility
- Features an AF/MF switch and a VC ON/OFF switch, designed for Canon RF mount.
- Firmware updates via TAMRON Lens Utility are available for Nikon Z-mount and Canon RF-mount lenses.
- Standardized to a φ67mm filter diameter.
- Simple splash-proof structure and stain-resistant coating to support comfortable shooting.
Product Specifications
| Compatible mounts | For Nikon Z mount | For Canon RF mount |
| focal length | 17-70mm | |
| 35mm format equivalent | 25.5-105mm equivalent | 27.2-112mm equivalent |
| Brightness | F2.8 | |
| Angle of view (diagonal angle of view) | 80°37′-23°17′ | 77°0′- 21°52′ |
| Lens configuration | 16 elements in 12 groups | |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.19m (WIDE) / 0.39m (TELE) | |
| Maximum magnification | 1:4.8 (WIDE) / 1:5.2 (TELE) | |
| Image stabilization mechanism | ○ | |
| filter diameter | φ67mm | |
| Maximum diameter | φ74.6mm | |
| length | 121.3mm | 117.3mm |
| mass | 540g | 530g |
| Aperture blades | 9 blades (circular aperture) | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Standard accessories | Flower-shaped hood, front cap, rear cap | |
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under license agreements with Nikon Corporation and Canon Inc.
