Both Nikon and Canon creatives using APS-C mirrorless systems now have one of the most well-rounded zooms in their toolkit. Designed for shooters who want flexibility without sacrificing low-light performance or subject separation, Tamron’s highly versatile 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD will be available July 2nd for $949.99 CAD, and creators will be excited!
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Excelling in close-up work, the lens achieves a Minimum Object Distance of just 0.19m (7.5”) at the wide end, which will be such a valuable staple for dynamic and expressive photographs that will turn image-makers into visionary storytellers. This lens includes VC (Vibration Compensation) and a fast, quiet AF system that will improve optimization for both stills and video. Even with all these features, Tamron has managed to keep the lens lightweight and compact, making it an outstanding choice for daily use or travel, where minimizing weight is essential. Below, we explore some of its main features:
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 Utility™ for Nikon Z and CANON RF Mounts
- Unified 67mm Filter Size
- Protective Features (Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating)
See Tamron’s offical press release below:
Class-Leading1 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 17-70mm,2 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.
[1] Among the fast-aperture F2.8 standard zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of May 2026 – TAMRON)
[2] The full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm for Nikon Z mount and 27.2-112mm for CANON RF mount
[3] With the 17-70mm F2.8 VC for CANON RF and Nikon Z mounts, the autofocus may become less responsive when tracking subjects during zooming in video shooting.
