Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm

★★★★☆ 4.4 (8,563)

Setting itself apart with best-in-class optical performance, the telephoto zoom uses XLD glass for high resolution and a fast, silent USD autofocus motor paired with Vibration Compensation. Its dual-format Di design provides full compatibility with both full-frame and APS-C Sony DSLRs, and at just 765 grams it’s light enough for all-day handheld shooting. Best for budget-minded Sony A-mount photographers needing a versatile, lightweight telephoto for travel and amateur sports in good lighting conditions.

Focal length 70-300mm
Aperture 32
Mount Nikon F
stabilization Yes
Weight 458 g
af type Autofocus
lens type telephoto
Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm lens
57 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong versatility (91th percentile) 91th
  • Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
  • Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th

Cons

  • Below average aperture (6th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (9th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment readlow confidence · 7 sources · May 2026
1★2★3★4★5★Q1 '12: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '13: 3.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '14: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '14: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ4 '14: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '15: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ1 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '16: 5.0★ · 3 reviewsQ3 '16: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ2 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '19: 4.0★ · 1 reviewQ4 '19: 5.0★ · 1 reviewQ3 '20: 5.0★ · 1 review1112111311111Q1 '12Q4 '13Q1 '14Q2 '14Q4 '14Q3 '15Q1 '16Q2 '16Q3 '16Q2 '19Q3 '19Q4 '19Q3 '20
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Based on 16 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.

The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 54.5
Bokeh 8.6
Build 53.6
Macro 37.7
Optical 59.4
Aperture 5.5
User Sentiment 63.5
Versatility 90.7
Social Proof 74
Stabilization 81.3

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type telephoto
Focal Length Min 70
Focal Length Max 300
Elements 13
Groups 9
ED Elements 2

Aperture

Max Aperture 32
Min Aperture 4.0-5.6
Constant No
Diaphragm Blades 9

Build

Mount Nikon F
Format full-frame
Weight 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs
Filter Thread 62

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization Yes

Focus

Min Focus Distance 950
Max Magnification 1:2

vs Competition

Spec Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime
Focal Length 70-300mm 16-300mm 28-400mm 50-200mm 13mm 50mm
Max Aperture 32 f/3.5 f/4 f/2.8 f/1.4 f/1.8
Mount Nikon F Sony E Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Sony E Sony E
Stabilization true true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true true true false false
Weight (g) 458 615 726 655 415 369
AF Type Autofocus HLA STM linear motor STM STM
Lens Type telephoto zoom zoom telephoto Wide-Angle Wide-Angle
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureUser SentimentVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm 54.58.653.637.759.45.563.590.77481.3
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.584.35985.998.976.9099.67899.1
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare 86.977.851.681.39771.2098.983.198.3
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare 98.386.155.323.195.983.791.788.365.996.4
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare 86.996.642.189.482.696.480.834.27481.3
Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare 86.996.163.795.639.692.886.234.250.281.3

Price

Value & Pricing

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Usage Scores

Macro (51)Overall (57.2)Budget (58.9)Street (42.8)Travel (58.1)Portrait (30.3)Landscape (54)Professional (41.3)Video Cinema (43.5)Wildlife Sports (48.1)

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