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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 88 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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Customers are positive about the product's excellent image quality, versatility, and strong low light performance, further enhanced by its good aperture across all focal lengths. However, customers note that the product's weight and size are significant drawbacks.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture, Image quality, Versatility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Lens

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent lens. Using my Sony A7III with this Tamron 28-70 f/2.8 lens, I don’t need anything else. It’s a versatile lens with a great aperture that allows me to get bokeh at different focal lengths.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture, Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game-Changer for My Sony Setup

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve been shooting with Sony APS-C bodies for years, and this lens completely changed the game for me. The constant f/2.8 aperture means I can shoot indoors or at golden hour without worrying about cranking up the ISO, and the built-in VC stabilization makes handheld shots tack sharp — even at slower shutter speeds. Autofocus is fast and silent, perfect for both stills and video, and the image quality is crisp from 17 all the way to 70mm. It’s solidly built but still light enough to carry all day, and the weather sealing gives me peace of mind when I’m out in less-than-ideal conditions. Honestly, it feels like having two or three prime lenses in one, and for the price, it’s unbeatable. If you’re on the fence, just get it — this is the lens I didn’t know I needed until I had it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture, Image quality, Versatility
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best mid range telephoto lens

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome telephoto lens. Versatile. Fairly sharp. Auto focus is good. A tad heavy, big for a6000’s. Good aperture 2.8 all focal lengths

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture, Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy, thanks Best Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect Match for My Sony A6400 — Sharp, Fast, and Reliable I’ve been using this Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 lens with my Sony A6400, and it’s hands down one of the best combos I’ve ever worked with. The image quality is razor-sharp across the whole zoom range, the autofocus is quick and silent, and the built-in stabilization (VC) is a lifesaver for handheld shooting. Whether I’m capturing street shots, portraits, or beach sunsets, this lens delivers consistently. It feels solid without being heavy, and that constant f/2.8 aperture? Game changer. If you’re shooting on a Sony APS-C camera—get this lens. You won’t regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Paired perfect with a6400

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Picked this bad boy up for my sony a6400 its a lil heavy but not to bad. Photos are crazy sharpe and come out amazing. The built in VC is really good and so far i havent taken any blurry photos.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this lens

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i got this one to record bands live and wow, its like it does the most beautiful bouquet and really just an amazing lens, so great for video i got it because it was suggested to me from a bunch of youtube videographers and it did not disappoint its 2026 and im shooting on an a6400 and its stunning

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for that needed Zoom

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is great for my Sony A6700. As that being a crop sensor camera if gives me a great zoom length with good background blur. It is a bit bulky with a decent weight on it but still manageable to travel with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Versatility
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this lens for a trip I had for Peru, and i just have to say that i don’t regret at all this purchase. It is a bit in the heavier side but instead of traveling with 2-3 lenses, i traveled with only this lens and I loved every image i captured

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens at a great price!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was price shopping for the Tamron 17-77mm lens because of its constant f2.8. When I visited Best Buy in October, it was listed at $699.99. The young lady that was helping me showed me how to download the app and place a price drop alert. Two weeks later, I was alerted that the price had dropped $100. With that reduction and an 18 month interest-free purchase plan, the lens is now seated on my Sony A 6400 camera. I am one happy shopper.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Versatility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great lens for everday use. Used for a Sony A6700 camera

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Low light performance, Versatility

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great all around lens.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Versatile, and can't beat the price. Quality is overall good! This replaces my 18-55mm and 28-70mm lenses and at an f2.8 aperture beats both lenses for low light.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Versatility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Lens for APS-C

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great stabilized lens. I love the wide angle on it and it is also very versatile.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great lens addition

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I mostly do landscapes and I shoot most with my wide angle 14mm f/1.4, but this has been an excellent addition for my photography. Gives me the ability to zoom in when I need to just enough to still get great landscapes. It’s a great lens at a great price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Aperture

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    small, affordable, great feature set

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great all around, travel lens. Small and light enough to be comfortable for long hikes. Awesome AF. Fast and accurate. F2.8 delivers pleasing bokeh for great looking portraits

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SO WORTH IT

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens makes such a huge difference for my Sony ZVE-10. I did not realize how much better the quality was until I pulled up the photos I took on my MacBook! If you are considering upgrading your camera, this lens is hands down amazing!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality, Versatility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    THE ONLY ZOOM LENS YOU NEED

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This lens is so versatile, it stays on my camera most of the time! It can capture from wide to really close up shots at your own convenience. The image that comes out of this is just sharp!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Versatility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    W lens

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best lens in this price range. Over all one and done / versatile for all. This doesn’t leave my camera it’s best for evey shooting event or streaming

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great, but heavy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing lens, build quality is great the only gripe i’d say is the weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    lens

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very sharp lens worth the money the auto focus is very quick and is easy to use and covers 80% of lens use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tamron 17-70

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great camera lens. Takes very good images with my Sony A6700

    I would recommend this to a friend