Posted
Jun 16, 2022
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Tamron today announced the launch of the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD, a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for FUJIFILM X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras.
This lens features a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire 4.1x zoom ratio that covers the focal length range of 17-70mm (full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm). Small and lightweight, this lens is also equipped with VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism to minimise camera shake. Also, it is equipped with the quiet RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF motor and has minimal focus breathing.
The optical construction of the 17-70mm F2.8 features 16 elements in 12 groups with two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) and one hybrid aspherical lens elements. The 17-70mm F2.8 offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end, and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the tele end.
This lens is also has a Moisture-Resistant Construction with Fluorine Coating and has a 67mm filter thread.
Date of release is expected for the 8th July 2022 but Tamron state that due to the current global health crisis, the release date or product supply schedule could change.
This lens features a maximum aperture of F2.8 across the entire 4.1x zoom ratio that covers the focal length range of 17-70mm (full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm). Small and lightweight, this lens is also equipped with VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism to minimise camera shake. Also, it is equipped with the quiet RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF motor and has minimal focus breathing.
The optical construction of the 17-70mm F2.8 features 16 elements in 12 groups with two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) and one hybrid aspherical lens elements. The 17-70mm F2.8 offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end, and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the tele end.
This lens is also has a Moisture-Resistant Construction with Fluorine Coating and has a 67mm filter thread.
Date of release is expected for the 8th July 2022 but Tamron state that due to the current global health crisis, the release date or product supply schedule could change.
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