Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) vs Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070)
Both are Nikon Z mount zooms for vlogging and low-light — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) | Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 16-30mm | 17-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | APS-C |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Nikon Z |
Which should you buy?
- the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) covers 16-30mm and the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070) covers 17-70mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
- the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) covers full-frame (also works on APS-C bodies); the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070) is APS-C-only — it won't fill a full-frame sensor
Where to buy
Check the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) price on Amazon →
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FAQ
What's the difference between the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) and the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070)?
The Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) is 16-30mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame; the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070) is 17-70mm f/2.8 zoom, APS-C. Both fit the Nikon Z mount.
Do the Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) and Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070) fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Nikon Z mount lenses, so they fit Nikon Z series (Z6/Z7/Z8/Z9 full-frame, Z50/Zfc APS-C). Note the Tamron 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070) is APS-C-only and won't fill a full-frame sensor.
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