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Black cylindrical zoom lens with silver accent ring and Sony E mount visible

Tamron

Tamron B070 17-70mm f/2.8 Sony E camera lens

SKU CH-5KF5-Y8157 MPN B070

Versatile 17-70mm f/2.8 zoom for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras, bundled with a 3-section aluminium tripod and cleaning kit

  • Constant f/2.8 aperture enables low-light shooting and smooth background blur
  • 1x zoom covers 17-70mm for wide-angle to short telephoto versatility
  • VC image stabilisation reduces camera shake for sharper handheld results
  • Close focus at 0.19 m wide and 0.39 m tele allows detailed near-macro shots
  • Designed for Sony E-mount APS-C giving 25.5-105mm full-frame equivalent coverage

Versatile APS-C Zoom

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is a fast standard zoom lens built for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. It covers a 17-70mm focal range with a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, delivering a 4.1x zoom ratio in a single lens. The design targets photographers who want wide-angle to short-telephoto flexibility without swapping glass.

Replaces Variable-Aperture Zooms

This lens upgrades from typical kit zooms that drop to f/5.6 or f/6.3 at the long end, keeping f/2.8 across the full 17-70mm span. The jump is worth it when you need consistent low-light exposure and shallow depth of field at 70mm. Built-in VC stabilisation adds steadier handheld shots, especially at the telephoto setting where camera shake is most visible.

Check Sony E-Mount APS-C Fit

Confirm your camera uses the Sony E mount and an APS-C sensor, as this lens is optimised for that format. The full-frame equivalent view is 25.5-105mm, so verify that range suits your usual subjects. Minimum focus distances are 0.19 m at wide angle and 0.39 m at telephoto, so ensure those working distances match your close-up needs.

Highlights

  • Constant f/2.8 aperture enables low-light shooting and smooth background blur
  • 1x zoom covers 17-70mm for wide-angle to short telephoto versatility
  • VC image stabilisation reduces camera shake for sharper handheld results
  • Close focus at 0.19 m wide and 0.39 m tele allows detailed near-macro shots
  • Designed for Sony E-mount APS-C giving 25.5-105mm full-frame equivalent coverage

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What Sony camera bodies accept the E-mount on this 17-70mm lens?

It fits Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras and gives a 25.5-105mm full-frame equivalent view.

How do I attach the lens so the VC stabiliser works correctly?

Mount it on the camera, power the body on, then half-press the shutter to activate the VC unit before shooting.

How often should I clean the front element and what is safe to use?

Clean only when dust or smudges affect images; use the supplied blower, brush and microfibre cloth with a drop of lens fluid.

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