Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Nikon Z

The fast all-purpose zoom for Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless cameras

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a premium standard zoom specifically designed for APS-C Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. Covering a highly versatile 25.5-105mm full-frame equivalent focal range, it delivers outstanding flexibility for virtually every shooting situation.

Its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture provides consistent brightness throughout the zoom range while offering excellent low-light performance and beautiful background separation.

Whether you're photographing landscapes, travel, portraits, street scenes, family moments or producing video content, this lens is built to perform.

Versatile focal range

The 17-70mm zoom range (25.5-105mm equivalent) covers:

• Wide-angle landscapes
• Everyday photography
• Street photography
• Portraits
• Travel
• Documentary work
• Video production

Its versatility makes it an ideal all-in-one lens.

Bright constant f/2.8 aperture

The constant f/2.8 aperture provides:

• Consistent exposure throughout the zoom range
• Excellent low-light capability
• Greater depth-of-field control
• Beautiful, soft background blur

The rounded 9-blade diaphragm produces smooth, attractive bokeh.

VC image stabilization

Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) system minimizes camera shake for:

• Sharper handheld images
• Improved low-light performance
• Smoother handheld video
• Greater shooting freedom without a tripod

Quiet RXD autofocus

The RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor delivers:

• Fast autofocus
• Smooth focusing transitions
• Virtually silent operation
• Excellent performance for both stills and video

Full-time manual focus override is also available.

Close-up capabilities

The lens focuses as close as:

• 19.1 cm (wide)
• 39.1 cm (tele)

Its 1:4.8 maximum magnification (0.21x) makes it suitable for flowers, food, products and creative close-up photography.

Built for everyday use

The Tamron 17-70mm is designed for reliability with:

• Moisture-resistant construction
• Fluorine-coated front element
• Compact size
• Lightweight 540 g design

Perfect for photographers who work in changing weather conditions.

High-quality optics

Its 16-element, 12-group optical construction delivers:

• Excellent sharpness
• High contrast
• Rich color reproduction
• Reduced optical aberrations

The result is consistently impressive image quality across the entire zoom range.

Key Features

• Designed for Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless cameras
• 25.5-105mm full-frame equivalent
• Constant f/2.8 aperture
• VC optical image stabilization
• Quiet RXD autofocus motor
• Close focusing capability
• 1:4.8 maximum magnification
• Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
• Moisture-resistant construction
• Fluorine-coated front element
• Lightweight 540 g design
• Excellent for photography and video

Technical Specifications