Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Zoom Lens for Canon RF Cameras - B070R700
Tamron B070R700 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Zoom Lens for Canon RF Cameras
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 that's engineered to deliver both a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. Capture unique, expressive images in a variety of everyday scenes, including street photography and portraits.
With a focal length range of 17-70mm,1 it achieves a 4.1x zoom ratio, class-leading2 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 image stabilization, and a fast, quiet AF 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 of just 0.19m (7.5") at the wide end. 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.
Features
- 4.1X 17-70mm focal length for excellent versatility
- Constant F2.8 aperture
- Built-In VC image stabilization achieves stability for stills and video
- High performance AF provides fast, quiet, and accurate focus
- Suppressed Focus Breathing ensures natural, seamless video expression
- MOD of 0.19m (7.5”) for amazing close-ups
- Lightweight and compact design provides superior mobility
- AF/MF switch and VC ON/OFF switch on the CANON RF mount
- Firmware updates via TAMRON Lens Utility™ for CANON RF and Nikon Z mounts
- Unified Ø67mm filter size
- Protective features include Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating
- 1 The full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm for Sony E, Nikon Z, and FUJIFILM X mounts and 27.2-112mm for CANON RF mount
- 2 Among the fast-aperture F2.8 standard zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of May 2026 – TAMRON)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The lens offers a versatile zoom range of 17-70mm, which translates to a 4.1x zoom ratio. This range is ideal for capturing a variety of scenes from wide-angle street photography to short telephoto portraits.
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Yes, it features built-in VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization that provides excellent stability for both still photography and video shooting, reducing camera shake and resulting in clearer images.
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The lens has a constant maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire zoom range. This allows for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control at any focal length between 17mm and 70mm.
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The lens has a close minimum object distance of 0.19 meters (about 7.5 inches) at the wide end, enabling you to capture detailed close-up shots with great sharpness and background separation.
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Yes, the lens is optimized for video with fast and quiet RXD autofocus and suppressed focus breathing, which means it maintains smooth and natural focus adjustments during recording without distracting noise or image shifts.
- Versatile 17-70mm Focal Length
- Constant F2.8 Aperture
- Built-In Vibration Compensation
- Fast Quiet RXD Autofocus
- Suppressed Focus Breathing
- 0.19m Minimum Object Distance
- Lightweight Compact Design
- Unified 67mm Filter Size
- Black Finish
