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Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Review

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The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens is not a good choice. It's heavy and lacks weather sealing. The autofocus is also not reliable.

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens doesn't live up to expectations. Its heavy weight and lack of weather sealing make it a poor choice for outdoor use. The autofocus also tends to struggle, which is a major letdown.

Pros
  • Good focal length range
  • Decent image quality
Cons
  • Heavy
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Unreliable autofocus

The lens simply does not deliver the performance that is expected of it.

The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD lens doesn't live up to expectations. Its heavy weight and lack of weather sealing make it a poor choice for outdoor use. The autofocus also tends to struggle, which is a major letdown. The lens simply does not deliver the performance that is expected of it.

Unreliable autofocus is a major drawback of this lens.

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Christopher Frost

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