• It was developed with the of achieving the possible balance between a large zoom range and good image quality.
• With a focal length of 17-70 mm.
• The shortest shooting distances of 19cm in wide angle and 39cm in telephoto enable impressive close-ups with soft background blur.
• Portrait, landscape or snap this lens is ideal.
• The VC image stabilizer is not locked when shaken, the lens moves slightly and produces noise, that's normal. As soon as the VC image stabilizer is activated by activating focus, it is fixed and the noises are no longer there.

--------------------------------------------------------------- TAMRON 17-70 mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for Sony APS-C Mirrorless --------------------------------------------------------------- Expand your photo experience with an advanced standard zoom lens ---------------------------------------------------------------- The world's first 17-70mm F2.8, large aperture standard zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras ----------------------------------------------------------------- The 17-70mm F/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Model B070) is a large aperture everyday zoom lens for Sony E- APS-C mirrorless cameras. Fast, sharp, quiet, and small—this new APS-C zoom lens is extraordinarily versatile and perfect for everyday photography. The lens was created to achieve a broad zoom range and excellent image quality. With a focal length range of 17-70mm (a full-frame equivalent of 25.5-105mm), it’s the world's first 17-70mm F2.8 standard zoom lens with a 4.1x zoom ratio for APS-C cameras. The 17-70mm F2.8 includes TAMRON's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation). When shooting video, by utilizing AI technology, image stabilization performance improves compared to conventional models. Designed specifically for use with APS-C mirrorless cameras, the lens is lightweight and compact, even with VC. Its small size and versatility make it a great choice for outdoor, travel and vacation photography, where compact camera bags are preferred, and of course for daily use. Additionally, photographers/users can take advantage of a close working distance. It features a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.19m (7.5 in) at the wide-angle end and 0.39m (15.4 in) at the telephoto end. The lens is equipped with TAMRON’s RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) AF drive system, a high-speed, precision stepping motor unit. It also incorporates a wide variety of other features, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating for added durability. In your everyday life and on your trips to distant places, this lens captures all the excitement and discoveries with the finest possible detail.