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Black cylindrical zoom lens with flower hood and filter kit bundle

Tamron

Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Sony E Bundle

SKU CH-XYYT-FJ0H5

Versatile 17-70mm f/2.8 zoom for Sony E APS-C cameras with 4.1x range, VC stabilization, 16 elements in 12 groups and bundled filters, tripod and accessories

  • Constant f/2.8 across 4.1× zoom range
  • 17–70mm APS-C coverage equals 25.5–105mm full-frame
  • 16 elements in 12 groups with two GM asphericals
  • Vibration Compensation with AI-driven video stabilisation
  • Bundle adds 67mm filter kit, octopus tripod, strap and pouch

Versatile APS-C Zoom Range

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is the first high-speed standard zoom for APS-C Sony E-mount cameras covering a 17-70mm focal range with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Its 4.1x zoom ratio and 16 elements in 12 groups, including two GM aspherical lenses, deliver edge-to-edge sharpness for photographers who need one lens for wide-angle to short-telephoto work.

Replaces Multiple Primes

This zoom replaces a bag of prime lenses by covering the equivalent 25.5-105mm full-frame range at a bright f/2.8 throughout. The jump is worth it for shooters who want to travel light and change focal lengths instantly without swapping glass, especially in events, street or video work where lens changes are impractical.

APS-C Sensor Constraint

The lens is designed exclusively for APS-C sensors and will vignette heavily or require crop mode on full-frame Sony bodies. Buyers who plan to move to full-frame should note this limitation. The 67mm filter thread accepts the included ProOptic kit, but the bundle adds no optical reach beyond the 70mm long end.

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Questions about this item

What filter thread size does the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 lens need for the included ProOptic filter kit?

The bundle includes a ProOptic 67mm Digital Essentials Filter Kit, so the lens uses a 67mm filter thread for circular filters.

How is the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 lens mounted on a Sony APS-C camera, and what step do users often miss?

Align the white mounting index on the lens barrel with the matching mark on the Sony E-mount body, then rotate clockwise until it clicks; many forget to remove the rear lens cap before mounting.

What regular maintenance does the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 lens and its bundle accessories require?

Clean the front and rear glass with the supplied lens cleaner and microfiber cloth, keep the flower-shaped hood attached for protection, and check the Ulanzi MT-11 tripod joints periodically for tightness.

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