Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXDvsTamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
17-70mm / F2.8
26-105mm equiv.
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35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
35-150mm / F2-2.8
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Which to choose
When the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD suits you better
- Weight650g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 35-150mm in a single lens
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 RXD121.3mm long × 74.6mm diameter
- 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD160.1mm long × 89.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 17mm | 35mm | −18mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 150mm | −80mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 33cm | −0.14m |
| Weight | 540g | 1.19kg | −650g |
| Length | 121.3mm | 160.1mm | −38.8mm |
| Diameter | 74.6mm | 89.2mm | −14.6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 82mm | −15mm |
| Released | 2026 | 2023 | +3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD relative to 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD.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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35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD
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