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Black cylindrical lens barrel with zoom and focus rings, silver mount visible

Odyssey

Odyssey 17-70mm f/2.8 camera lens

SKU CH-K7DE-QMH7D

Wide 17-70mm zoom with constant f/2.8 aperture and 4.1x range for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras

  • Exceptional clarity from 16 elements in 12 groups
  • Versatile 17-70mm range covers landscapes to portraits
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture for low-light and background blur
  • Vibration Compensation steadies handheld shots and video
  • First 4.1x standard zoom with VC for APS-C Sony E

Versatile APS-C zoom range

This lens covers a 17-70mm focal length on APS-C Sony E-mount cameras, equivalent to 25.5-105mm on full frame. The 4.1x zoom ratio handles wide-angle landscapes through to short telephoto portraits in a single optic. A constant f/2.8 maximum aperture maintains consistent exposure and depth-of-field control throughout the range. It is built for photographers who want one lens for everyday shooting.

Optical design and stabilisation

The optical construction uses 16 elements in 12 groups, including two glass-moulded aspherical and one hybrid aspherical element to suppress aberrations edge to edge. Tamron Vibration Compensation reduces camera shake for sharper handheld stills. An AI-assisted algorithm further improves stabilisation performance during video recording. The constant f/2.8 aperture also aids low-light work without raising ISO.

Build considerations

The lens is designed exclusively for APS-C Sony E-mount bodies and will not cover a full-frame sensor without vignetting. Its close-focusing capability lets you work near subjects for detail shots. Buyers needing full-frame coverage or a longer telephoto reach should look elsewhere. The compact form factor suits mirrorless kits where size and weight matter.

Highlights

  • Exceptional clarity from 16 elements in 12 groups
  • Versatile 17-70mm range covers landscapes to portraits
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture for low-light and background blur
  • Vibration Compensation steadies handheld shots and video
  • First 4.1x standard zoom with VC for APS-C Sony E

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I mount this lens on my Sony APS-C mirrorless camera and what alignment step is often missed?

Align the white mounting index on the lens barrel with the matching mark on the Sony E-mount, then rotate clockwise until it clicks; the step often missed is forgetting to remove the rear protective cap before alignment.

What maintenance will the Vibration Compensation unit and RXD focus motor need over time?

The VC mechanism and RXD stepping motor are sealed inside the 12-group optical assembly; no user-serviceable parts exist, so only periodic exterior cleaning of the front and rear elements is required.

At what focal length does the constant f/2.8 aperture reach its equivalent full-frame limit during extended video recording?

The f/2.8 maximum aperture stays constant from 17 mm to 70 mm, equivalent to 25.5–105 mm on full-frame, so the limit appears at the 70 mm / 105 mm equivalent end of the zoom range.

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