Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Canon RF Mirrorless Lens

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a fast, versatile standard zoom mirrorless lens designed for Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Covering a practical 17-70mm focal range, equivalent to approximately 27.2-112mm in full-frame terms, this mirrorless lens is ideal for portraits, travel, landscapes, street photography, close-ups and everyday content creation.

As the world's first 17-70mm f/2.8 standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras, it combines a broad 4.1x zoom ratio with a constant f/2.8 aperture for excellent flexibility across a wide range of shooting situations. The fast f/2.8 aperture provides strong low-light performance, attractive background blur and consistent exposure from wide-angle to telephoto.

With Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilisation, RXD autofocus system and compact 530g build, the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Canon RF mirrorless lens is a strong all-in-one choice for photographers and hybrid creators using Canon APS-C mirrorless cameras.

KEY FEATURES

• 17-70mm versatile standard zoom range
• Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture
• Designed for Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras
• 27.2-112mm full-frame equivalent focal range
• Tamron VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilisation
• RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent Drive) autofocus motor
• Advanced optical design with GM and hybrid aspherical elements
• Close focusing down to 0.19m at the wide end
• Minimal focus breathing for video recording
• Moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating
• Compact lightweight design weighing only 530g
• 67mm filter thread

OPTICAL PERFORMANCE

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 mirrorless lens delivers high-resolution image quality throughout its versatile 17-70mm focal range. Its optical construction includes 16 elements in 12 groups, using two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) elements and one hybrid aspherical element to maintain sharpness, contrast and clarity from the centre to the edges of the frame.

The constant f/2.8 aperture gives Canon RF-mount APS-C users consistent exposure across the zoom range, while also enabling effective low-light shooting and smooth background blur. This makes the lens particularly useful for portraits, travel scenes, indoor photography and detail shots where depth-of-field control is important.

Designed for everyday versatility, this Canon RF mirrorless lens balances wide-angle coverage, short telephoto reach and fast aperture performance in a single compact zoom.

AUTOFOCUS & HANDLING

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD uses an RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor for fast, accurate and quiet focusing. This AF system is well suited to still photography, moving subjects and video recording, where smooth and quiet operation is essential.

Minimal focus breathing helps maintain a stable angle of view during focus changes, improving video performance for creators using Canon APS-C mirrorless cameras. The quiet RXD drive also reduces unwanted focus motor noise when recording audio.

Tamron's VC image stabilisation helps reduce camera shake during handheld photography and video. When recording video, AI-assisted stabilisation automatically adjusts compensation to suit different shooting situations, supporting smoother handheld footage.

CLOSE-UP PERFORMANCE

This 17-70mm f/2.8 Canon RF mirrorless lens offers impressive close-up performance for a standard zoom lens. The minimum object distance is just 0.19m at the wide-angle end and 0.39m at the telephoto end, allowing users to shoot close to their subjects with creative perspective and strong background separation.

The close focusing capability is ideal for food, products, flowers, travel details and everyday creative photography. Combined with the constant f/2.8 aperture, the lens can produce expressive close-up images with pleasing subject isolation and soft background blur.

DESIGN & BUILD

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 for Canon RF-mount APS-C cameras is designed to offer a strong balance of performance, portability and durability. Measuring just 117.3mm in length and weighing only 530g, this compact mirrorless lens is easy to carry for travel, daily photography and long shooting sessions.

Despite its lightweight design, the lens includes Tamron's VC image stabilisation system, moisture-resistant construction and a fluorine coating for added protection during outdoor use. The compact body pairs well with Canon APS-C mirrorless cameras, making it a practical everyday zoom for creators who want one lens for multiple shooting scenarios.

The 67mm filter thread is shared with many Tamron mirrorless lenses, making it easier to use the same filters across a wider lens kit.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Mount: Canon RF-mount
• Format Compatibility: APS-C
• Full-Frame Equivalent: 27.2-112mm
• Focal Length: 17-70mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Optical Construction: 16 elements in 12 groups
• Special Elements: 2 GM, 1 Hybrid Aspherical
• Autofocus Motor: RXD stepping motor
• Image Stabilisation: VC (Vibration Compensation)
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.19m (wide) / 0.39m (tele)
• Filter Size: 67mm
• Length: 117.3mm
• Weight: 530g

What's in the box
1 x Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Canon RF (Model B070)
1 x Flower-shaped Lens Hood
1 x Front Lens Cap
1 x Rear Lens Cap
1 x User Documentation