Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
96 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
Rokinon
75 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Macro
Landscape
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | FUJIFILM X | Canon EF |
| Format | APS-C | Full-Frame★ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 0.71 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.7★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong social proof (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (75th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 AS UMC
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 17 specs.
