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Tamron B070 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Canon RF
R 12,420.00
Tamron B070 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens for Canon RF
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YLTMB070R
The 17-70mm F2.8 is the upgrade most APS-C owners are looking for when they outgrow the kit lens. It covers about 27-112mm in full-frame terms, stays at F2.8 across that range and has Tamron's VC stabilisation built in.
Why VC matters on APS-C
Many crop-sensor bodies, such as the Canon EOS R50 and R10, have no in-body stabilisation. VC in the lens gives you steadier handheld shots at slow shutter speeds and smoother walk-and-talk video. On bodies that do have it, the two work together.
What to expect in use
17mm is wide enough for landscapes and rooms, 70mm is a good portrait length, and F2.8 means you can keep shooting indoors without pushing the ISO. The RXD stepping motor focuses quietly, which suits video. It focuses to 0.19m at the wide end and takes 67mm filters.
17-70mm or another Tamron APS-C zoom?
The 16-50mm F2.8 is lighter at about 305g and starts wider, but has no VC and stops at 50mm. The 18-300mm trades the F2.8 aperture for reach out to 300mm, a better choice for safaris and sport.
Not sure which lens suits your camera? Our camera guides cover it lens by lens: Canon EOS R50, Canon EOS R10.
Buying from the official distributor
Tamron Lenses South Africa is run by Singer Photographic, the official Tamron distributor. Every Canon RF mount lens sold here is supplied by the local distributor and carries the full local warranty. Register your lens after purchase, or find a Tamron dealer near you if you would rather buy in store.
| Is New | Yes |
|---|---|
| Is Sale | No |
| Manufacturer | Tamron |
| Manufacturer product number (MPN) | B070R |
| GTIN | 4960371007106 |
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About the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070) for Canon RF
A bright everyday zoom for APS-C mirrorless: 17mm wide enough for landscapes and interiors, 70mm long enough for portraits, F2.8 throughout and VC stabilisation for low light.
Which cameras does it fit?
Designed for Canon RF APS-C cameras, including the Canon EOS R50, R10, R7 and R100. It also fits Canon full-frame RF bodies such as the EOS R8 and R6 Mark II, which switch to APS-C (crop) mode.
Key specifications
| Mount | Canon RF |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 17-70mm (about 26-105mm full-frame equivalent; 27-112mm on Canon RF) |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 constant |
| Image stabilisation | Yes, VC (Vibration Compensation) |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.19m (wide) / 0.39m (tele) |
| Maximum magnification | 1:4.8 (wide) / 1:5.2 (tele) |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Aperture blades | 9 (circular) |
| Filter size | 67mm |
| Weight | 530g |
| Length | 117.3mm |
| In the box | Flower-shaped hood, front cap, rear cap |
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Questions
Is the 17-70mm a full-frame lens?
No. It is designed for APS-C mirrorless cameras. On a full-frame body it works in the camera's APS-C (crop) mode.
Does it have image stabilisation?
Yes. Tamron's VC stabilisation is built in, which helps on cameras without in-body stabilisation and when shooting video handheld.
What filter size does it take?
67mm, the same as most of Tamron's mirrorless zooms, so filters can be shared between lenses.