Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXDvsTokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X
17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
17-70mm / F2.8
26-105mm equiv.
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atx-m 33mm F1.4 X
33mm / F1.4
50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-70mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the atx-m 33mm F1.4 X suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight245g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD119.6mm long × 74.6mm diameter
- atx-m 33mm F1.4 X72mm long × 65mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Tokina atx-m 33mm F1.4 X | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 17mm | 33mm | −16mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 33mm | +37mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F16 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 40cm | −0.21m |
| Max magnification | — | 0.10× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | 530g | 285g | +245g |
| Length | 119.6mm | 72mm | +47.6mm |
| Diameter | 74.6mm | 65mm | +9.6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 52mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2021 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD relative to atx-m 33mm F1.4 X.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
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