Tamron announced a new 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount:
- US: B&H Photo | Paul’s Photo | Service Photo
- DE: Foto Erhardt
- UK: WEX Photo
- CA: Camera Canada
Additional information on the new lens:
Class-Leading 4.1x Zoom Ratio Standard Zoom with Built-In VC 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) For Nikon Z Mount and CANON RF Mount APS-C Mirrorless Cameras
June 24, 2026 – TAMRON announces the launch of the 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070), a fast-aperture standard zoom lens, compatible with Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens will be available in both mounts on July 2 at a retail price of $749 USD / $949 CAD.
The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) is a fast-aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It’s engineered to deliver both a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm2, it achieves a 4.1x zoom ratio, class-leading for an APS-C standard zoom lens, while maintaining a fast, constant maximum aperture of F2.8.
The 17-70mm F2.8 VC includes VC (Vibration Compensation)3, and a fast, quiet AF system. With focus breathing and AF noise effectively suppressed, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC is optimized for both stills and video shooting. Despite offering a class-leading zoom ratio and VC, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC remains notably lightweight and compact. This makes the 17-70mm F2.8 VC an outstanding choice for daily use, as well as for travel where minimizing weight is essential. Excelling in close-up work, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC achieves an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of just 0.19m (7.5”) at the wide end. Capture unique, expressive images in a variety of everyday scenes, including street photography and portraits. Functionality and versatility are enhanced by features such as Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, the 17-70mm F2.8 VC captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.
Product Features:
- Versatile 17-70mm Focal Length: Excellent in Every Shooting Scenario
- Constant F2.8 Aperture: Beautiful Bokeh and Exquisite Detail
- Built-In VC: Achieves Stable Shooting for Stills and Video
- High Performance AF: Fast, Quiet, and Ready to Capture Decisive Moments
- Suppressed Focus Breathing: For Natural, Seamless Video Expression
- MOD of 0.19m (7.5”) for Amazing Close-Ups
- Lightweight and Compact Design for Superior Mobility
- AF/MF Switch and VC ON/OFF Switch for CANON RF Mount
- Firmware Updates via TAMRON Lens UtilityTM for Nikon Z and CANON RF Mounts
- Unified 67mm Filter Size
- Protective Features (Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating)
The lens product page is available here.
