Tamron AF 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens - Sony E-Mount (APS-C)

The technical details behind this lens

The Tamron AF 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens - Sony E-Mount (APS-C) features excellent optical performance and compact design. The bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture affords consistent brightness throughout the zoom range and delivers improved control over the depth of field. The small and lightweight design includes Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) which utilizes AI technology when shooting video for stable footage. This amazing lens focuses very close, featuring a minimum object distance of 0.19m at the wide-angle and 0.39m at the telephoto end for outstanding images with highly blurred backgrounds.

Superb Optical Performance

The Broad-Band Anti-Reflection (BBAR) coating has been applied to individual elements in order to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting to achieve greater contrast and colour fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. It features the two LD (Low Dispersion) elements that greatly reduce colour fringing and chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to realize improved clarity and colour accuracy. Two moulded glass aspherical elements and one hybrid aspherical element help to correct distortion and spherical aberrations to achieve a high degree of sharpness and accurate rendering. The bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture affords consistent brightness throughout the zoom range and delivers improved control over depth of field. The rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Impressive AutoFocus

The Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive (RXD) autofocus motor offers quiet, quick, and smooth focusing performance to suit stills and video applications. This focusing system also delivers a minimum focusing distance of just 19cm and a 1:4.8 maximum magnification for working with close-up subjects. The Full-time manual focus override is also possible, and it is compatible with Sony's Direct Manual Focus function or fine-tuned manual control.

Features Vibration Compensation (VC)

The VC image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for more effective handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions. When shooting video, the image stabilization is further improved by leveraging AI technology compared to more conventional modes of stabilization.

Reliable Protection

A moisture-resistant construction benefits this lens' use in inclement conditions and a fluorine coating has also been applied to the front lens element to protect against dirt, dust, and smearing.

Key features

• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/16
• Three Aspherical Elements
• E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
• 25.5-105mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Broad-Band Anti-Reflection (BBAR) and Fluorine Coatings

Top three Reasons we think you will love this lens

• Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Extremely portable, compact design
• Excellent Optical Performance

Our experts opinion

The Tamron AF 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens - Sony E-Mount (APS-C) is a very practical lens that enables photographers to achieve excellent image quality while enjoying the benefits of the large F2.8 aperture. 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.

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1. Faulty, Damaged or Defective Product & Product Return

1.1 A product is considered faulty if it does not work when first taken from its packaging or if it shows signs of failure within 14 days of delivery.

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1.5 Where a product is provisionally determined to be defective we will arrange to replace the product.

1.6 Where we have provisionally determined your product is defective, return shipping may be arranged at our expense, but this will be determined on a discretionary basis.

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Product Return

1.13 Subject to the exclusions in clause

1.14 below, if you are dissatisfied with the product you have purchased (but the product is not faulty as set out in clauses 12.1 - 12.12 above), you can exchange the product within and including 14 days from the original receipt of the item(s) ("the Camera House 14 day exchange policy") on the following terms:

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(c) you may exchange the product to the original tax invoice value of your goods purchased online;

(d) you may exchange the product once only;

(e) product may only be exchanged if you return all items, including the original packaging and any promotional items included with the product and all of the original components of the product have not been damaged in any way;

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1.15 Please note the following items are not returnable and/ or non-refundable:

(a) labour expenses;

(b) delivery expenses;

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(d) digital content;

(e) any product that has been damaged or abused;

(f) any item with a missing component (for example, instruction manual, cables, software cd/dvd, charger, battery, warranty card, camera strap and any other components supplied by the manufacturer).

2. When a Replacement Product is arranged

2.1 A replacement for the same product ordered will be delivered at our expense after we have received the original faulty, damaged or defective product.

2.2 Subject to availability, the delivery time for the replacement product may be the same as stated for the original product.

2.3 Replacement products are provided with the same warranty as the original product.

3. When a Refund is arranged

3.1 Refunds include delivery and associated costs for the defective product.

3.2 No refund will be processed until we have received the product from you.

3.3 Refunds will only be issued to the same credit card or debit card used for the original purchase.

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6. Warranty transfer

6.1 Warranty is only valid with proof of purchase on the original goods which will be warranted by the manufacturer as long as it complies with all other terms and conditions. Warranty is NOT transferable.

7. Warranty Claims

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8. Warranty Coverage

8.1 The majority of items sold are covered by a minimum 12 months manufacturers' warranty.

8.2 Manufacturers Warranty is valid within Australia only and commences from the purchase date on your invoice