Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm
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.
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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The proof
Performance
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 | Nikon Nikkor 2166 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 55-200mm | 13mm | 56mm | 18-135mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 32 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon F | Nikon F | Sony E | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 458 | 255 | 415 | 280 | 515 | 369 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor | STM | stepping motor | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | telephoto | Wide-Angle | prime | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron SP A17NII 70-300mm | 54.5 | 8.6 | 53.6 | 37.7 | 59.4 | 5.5 | 63.5 | 90.7 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Nikon Nikkor 2166 Compare | 54.5 | 69.6 | 77.4 | 81.3 | 66.8 | 71.2 | 91.7 | 85.3 | 83.1 | 92.6 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 84.6 | 50.9 | 62 | 96.4 | 80.8 | 34.2 | 94.8 | 36 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.9 | 96.1 | 63.7 | 95.6 | 39.6 | 92.8 | 86.2 | 34.2 | 50.2 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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