Tamron 17-70mm Lens for Fujifilm Review

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Tamron 17-70mm lens review for Fujifilm cameras. Image quality, minimum focus distance quality, autofocus, video performance, and other aspects tested.
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00:00 | Opening and Welcome
00:33 | Disclaimer
03:16 | Image Quality
06:11 | Sponsor Message
07:17 | Minimum Focus Distance Quality
08:07 | Autofocus
08:31 | Video Performance
10:13 | Lens Flaring
10:23 | Conclusion and Recommendations
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[@willsstills]

Hi Chris 🖐🙂 I just want to thank you for all your help, all your tutorials etc. You are by far the most helpful channel for (Fujifilm) photographers and I've learned so much thanks to you. Thank you very very much for all your effort. Keep on going, stay healthy and kind regards from Will in the Netherlands. 👊😎👍

[@paulasimson4939]

I got this lens recently and it's an absolute dream. I do a lot of low light event photography, and this has been perfect. I love the constant 2.8 aperture. I've also been traveling with it paired with the XT4 and the weight has been just fine for walking around with it for hours.

[@nAcolz]

Is your lens quite noisy when zooming?

[@paulasimson4939]

@@nAcolz No, I don't find it noisy at all when zooming. I used it recently to shoot an event in a theatre and it was very unobtrusive.

[@sandygeorge196]

Any good light and durable camera cases you could recommend for this combination of lens and camera body?

[@paulasimson4939]

@@sandygeorge196 I like the Peak Design 3 Litre Sling

[@azizzbulut]

could you please compare it with fuji 16-80? Which one do you prefer

[@anthonytriana4209]

Great review! Very thorough in testing and explanation. Thank you!

[@CharlonSerrano]

Really looking forward for this lens! Thanks for the time reviewing it!!!

[@Exercises10]

Good video, Chris. I was just out on a photo shoot with a Tamron rep. I had a compact camera and did not have a chance to try his lenses. Someday, could you explain in your videos what elements and groups mean in a lens? Thanks for your time and for sharing this informational video!

[@muhammadaiman4178]

Great video man! I was waiting for this lens review to Fujifilm users for a while. Love your videos. Keep up!

[@jonathanlogan6953]

Great video Chris! Thanks for sharing your insights

[@FlorianCortese]

Thanks for this review Chris!

[@PacksMarker]

Been waiting for this! ❤️

[@AnikiF]

Cristal clear, as usual. Thanks, Chris, well done!

[@rondypondy]

What an incredibly informative video! I just love the way you describe things. I've been using the 16-80 f/4 since it came out as I travel quite often but recently dropped it and it needs repairing. I'm seriously considering replacing it with this. Just need to decide if I want to trade the minor difference in focal length for a constant f/2.8.

[@erwinphillips4412]

I bought the 17-70 and trade in my 16-80. What a difference in versatility and low light quality. The lens has macro like qualities and is more versatile than the 16 to 80

[@erwinphillips4412]

Cant wait for the 11-20

[@nate_thenotso_great]

I do not miss the aperture ring as much as I thought I would. This is just as good as any Fuji lens I’ve tried. I would like to get a body with IBIS as well, but for stills, it’s fantastic all on its own!

[@ivanstevens]

Thanks for the review, I personally own the 16-80 f4 which I have found to be pretty darn good, even in low light. Love it’s size and the fact it has an aperture ring makes it for me a great travel lens. For more depth of field I use my 35 f2 prime.

[@JStevenSanders]

Based on this review I ordered it. It just arrived and it is impressive. It balances well on the XH2S and zooms smoothly. I also returned my 16-80 and my 18-55. With the pancake 27 this makes a great travel/cruise ship kit. My 10-24 and 70-300 don’t get a lot of use. I do like the XF 23 and 33 too for low light moments. Thanks for all you do.

[@disthymia6929]

I've been wondering which lenses to get for my X-E3. I bought it used and it came with the 18-55mm. How much better is this in comparison? I was also considering the 27mm prime just for casual days. How do you like that one?

[@collinsal1433]

@@disthymia6929 I have the XE-4 with the 27mm pancake and I really like it! Great small lens

[@jambob169]

Looking at this as a weather sealed alternative to my 18-55mm. All the other options either have a smaller aperture or no OIS. This ticks all the boxes for aperture, OIS, and weather sealing. The only thing holding me back is the size, but I think I'll eventually end up picking it up.

[@thomasphillips5850]

Great video Adam. The light was perfect. How did you leave with that light show going on? As you were leaving behind you was a hollowed out tree, I was hollering turn around look. I would have gone crazy!!! Thanks again great video.

[@sjavit86]

Thanks! I have watched a lot of reviews on this lens. Your review is by far the best! You cover all the things short and precise and even got som samle photos in there also! Only thing I miss is how the OIS works with the x-t4 IBIS for video work. Does that do good things for handheld or the opposite?

[@donaldjames3840]

I purchased this lens 2 weeks ago for a trip to st.thomas.. unfortunately some of my vacation was spent inside due to hurricane Fiona, but I did get a decent amount of time with it for video and photos. I was very happy with the af in video and stills ... tracking was always on point. I was honestly surprised how good this lens was over all. The IS paired with inbody on the xt4 left me with really nice tac sharp hand held night images. Image wise my only mehh feelings come from its natural color. Shooting jpg, I just felt color was very muted. Only real dislike is lack of aperture ring. Thank you to tamron for this little best of a lens.

[@jasperjohnclaro2663]

Thanks for the review Chris!! Another option for the X system!!

[@bce.gatien]

I was waiting on your review. Tamron in on my shoping list.

[@mikeireland2428]

Excellent no nonsense review. One reason I love the channel. I agree that the Fuji 16-80 is not a video lens. And I like the idea of the focus ring (on the Tamron) being closer than the zoom ring.

[@MustafaShaheen]

Thank you for this! I've been seriously eyeing it and if it ends up doing a good job of resolving the 40mp of the upcoming XH2, it'll be an instant buy.

[@AndreasRavnestad]

Great review, thank you very much! I was wondering about two things: 1) At 07:57 it may look like the focal point is just slightly further back. It sort of looks like the tip of the shell on the lego turtle is in focus and quite sharp? 2) At 08:48 perhaps the lens would perform better if it was in manual focus mode? Have you noticed any differences there with regards to parfocality?

[@Mathew-vlogs]

I picked up this lens almost 2 months ago. And it’s my favorite lens. I do miss having an aperture ring, but for everything this lens is, it’s worth the loss there for me.

[@stephanweiskorn6760]

Excellent video 📸!

[@wilfs1196]

Staying with my bought & paid for 18-55. Zero issues. Would like to try a Fuji 16-55 though just for the sake of it.

[@samson40a]

Excellent review. I already have the 16-55 but as you said it is heavy. The Tamron looks like a great travel lens that is much cheaper.

[@Kuzumby]

Love the lens absolutely excellent for travel. I have noticed my X-T3 gets rather warm with image stabilization set on continuous with the Tam 17-70, I've never had that happen with my XF 70-300

[@SENTIENT.7]

Can you recommend a lens for video that will stay in focus when using the telephoto to zoom in and out? I loved this video - thank you!

[@chiefhorus5057]

I am currently trying out this lense right now and I love it

[@JuanKis]

Fantastic!! One big important thing about Tamron, they use to have 6 years of warranty, yes six!!! Not sure if they still have the same. But the lenses are great!

[@ArkCullberg]

Hi! Great video as always! I wonder what you think about tamron 17-70 compared to Sigma 18-50?

[@LeslieBigos]

I am really happy with my 16-80. I hope you will revisit that lens. I would sure miss an aperture ring on the Tamron.

[@sammy_sam_leonardo]

This is a very interesting lens. I’m considering a zoom for studio product photos… this or the xf 16-55mm f2.8 are on my list. Do you think this Tamron will resolve 40mp? I wonder if zooming in video very slowly would be okay despite the non-parfocal design? Very helpful video! Thanks!

[@iRabb]

This was a great review as usual, but I have to point out that you mentioned an aperture ring as a plus for the 16-55. I know you didn't love it, but the 16-80 also has a marked ring. I'm a stills guy so the focus wobble isn't a problem for me.

[@edc5338]

I have this lens for my Sony A6600. Great lens! Looking at the XT-5 now and this lens would be great as a travel lens.

[@lionheart4424]

I also own the 16-80mm F4 as my very first Fuji lens. I love it for hikes and daylight shoots.

[@JECiappetta]

Fantastic review, as always. Seems like a great lens, but maybe not worth changing from the Fuji 18-55 kit? Love the Omar cameo!

[@frankfavale3872]

Chris, as always good info. Would you consider doing a “workflow” video. I’ve never had and often struggled with a coherent type of workflow to edit my photos. I’ve actually stopped editing my photos because I have no real cohesive workflow regimen. I’m frustrated. Thanks

[@gundeepraj7246]

Nice video.. I bought this lens . very satisfied with my xt4 and even xh1 both IBIS bodies. And now it always glued to one my bodies always. But i wonder if its firmware can be updated.

[@dog4mike]

Before switching from Nikon FF to Fujifilm two years ago, my Nikon kit included the holy trinity in the Tamron V2 series (which this has the look of). I had compared them to the Nikon counterparts prior to purchase and in most cases, the Tamrons were either just as good, and in some cases even better than the top-of-the line Nikkors. To my eye at least, just my opinion. 30 years ago I started my photography journey by buying what I could afford, meaning cheap glass. I had some Sigmas, Tamrons and Tokinas. I couldn't get out of them fast enough, they were just never as good as Nikkors. So it took something special to change my mind all those years later, and I think Tamron knocked it out of the park. Haven't tried Tamron for Fujifilm yet, but I would have a go, no hesitation.

[@keefbigman]

You know Tamron makes some Nikkors for Nikon? Some are even just rebadged!

[@kennethnielsen3864]

Thanks for sharing, looks like a super nice lens.

[@procolotetsa5292]

Thank you. A direct comparison with the xf16-80 would have been interesting. I would go with the Fuji lense, it's smaller, better build quality, aperture ring on the lens, fixed F4 aperture and better focal range.

[@SMGJohn]

Of course its smaller its F4, this is a F2.8 zoom lens LOL...

[@jakehooker]

Thanks for covering the Tamron! Autocorrect almost made that sentence much funnier... I think you just solidified my desire for the 18-55! The Tamron seems great, but isn't the 18-55 one of your top recommendations for video? Is it parfocal? Thanks again. Great video, as always!

[@mr.b4444]

Thanks for the review. I own the Fuji 16-80mm and it is a great lens. Mine is very sharp and contrasty and I'm not experiencing the issues that you had with it. Other than an extra f stop, I don't see any real advantage to the Tamron at that price. Now the bargains are with the Sigma Fuji mount lenses because they run about half the price of the Fuji. I picked up a Sigma 56mm 1.4 last week and it out performs the Fuji 56 1.2 I got rid of last year in almost all areas. Tamron could do better on that price if they want to be more competitive.

[@jearwood85]

Thank you for sharing how to turn on image stabilization. I have been trying to figure it out on the 18-300mm. I was going to sell as, as my still were too soft, but I looks like that may not be the case. Thank you!

[@NatsWright]

Great video, and a very versatile lens. I'm torn though, as I've come into a little cash, and may trade my X-S10 in towards an XH-2 with the 16-80mm kit. The softness at smaller apertures may be a problem for landscapes. For portraits, and street, it will be great. Food for thought!

[@kka3676]

I've been wanting to hear this review. Thank you. Btw, at 2:18, I saw that there were some dust inside the lens. Did I see that correctly or is it just my eyes?

[@patrickcanullas6384]

i had this lens in june,, it is PAR convenient - versatile lens to go. 👌 nice rwview sir 👍🇵🇭

[@rosacarravilla6208]

Gracias por el vídeo, que tengas un buen fin de semana, dos preguntas tienes algún video del objetivo 10_24 mm sería para la fuji xt4? Sabe porque la pantalla de dicha cámara,no se llena nunca, siempre parece que recorta? Gracias

[@navastaj]

Already I have tamron 18-300 ,Thank you Brother 💪💪💪

[@quiztasiarocks]

Great content. Shame about it losing focus when zooming. If you could pick one lens for video with great video AF, with a standard zoom focal range, what would you pick?

[@jennifergomez8095]

I LOVE your videos! Thank you so much! The fuji in this video is it xt3 or xt5?

[@richitacos]

XT3. He mentions it in the video.

[@pmcatarino]

Do you have a review of the Fuji 16-80? Which focus issues did you had that you had to return the lens? I was considering that one or this Tamron and I'm curious to know.

[@DesertCookie]

I love that the new Fuji zoom is parfocal. It's going to be my new would-love-to-have lens for video. I'd love to see it at f2.8 instead of f4 but I'll take that and pair it with the new sensors to make up for some light loss.

[@sviraz]

Which fuji lens is parfocal? beside the sony mk one ?

[@DesertCookie]

@@sviraz the one released with the X-H2s a while ago. It has powerzoom too which makes it quite good for video work. Though it apparently still suffers from the exposure jumps on zoom.

[@sviraz]

@@DesertCookie if you are talking about 18-120 f4, it is not parfocal lens as AF motor still does micro adjustments while zooming in or out, which is visible. In the same way I could say my 50-140 is parfocal if i won't zoom in too quickly

[@DesertCookie]

@@sviraz Ah, what a shame. I just remember them presenting it as parfocal. I guess they stretched to definition by "making it parfocal through the AF-motor" which would be quite shady.

[@BoopyTheFox]

Have one for Sony E, great lens! Also am actively switching to Fuji cuz tried X-T4 not so long ago and can confidently say that if it would have X-T3 screen, it would be my dream camera.

[@Ivanophilia]

hello Chris, thanks for the review. i still think the 16-80 is the better lens, especially for its colors and the focal range..the tamron colors look a few steps on the cool side.

[@AlexanderSartore]

I just bought this lens! I love it!

[@luismeyer400]

Great video! I have an x-t5, and i want to buy the 16-55 2.8.. But some people are saying im internet that they are having bad experiences with the 16-55 2.8 and the new sensor, because this lense cannot resolve well the 40 mpx? What is your experience? Do you see any difference in sharpness and overall image quality between 26 mpx and your X-T5 (40 mpx)? Thanks!

[@d.kartofel]

Great review! Now I want it more. Extra like for Omar cameo 😂

[@yamaha4015]

Hello, ok,like it, But, I plan on purchasing one of the new cameras. Soooo will it work as it should on the 2 s, or the 2. I usually take stills using t4, yes extra resolution fine but I’m confused I don,t think I need to wait for the t5 because I don’t think it will be up to the new ones. Help, any ideas

[@beschken]

great video as always :) how does it compare to fuji 18-135mm? I do not mind video, only photo.

[@stephenrobinson9923]

I have been considering paring the Tamron 17-70 with my Fuji 70-300 +1.4TC for a two lens do everything set.

[@gripperharris]

I came to the same decision... its a great setup, I use them with either my xs10 or xt30..... its great, they weigh very little and gives me fantastic flexibility

[@PrimeRsoul]

Now I'm not sure. This one, or the 16-80 f4? I used that last one on a friends X-T5, and I loved it (except for soft corners when approaching 80).

[@marklaurendet1861]

Looks like a good lens but I found with the Tamron 18-300 that i had to disable the AF+MF as the manual focus ring gets bumped when cradeling the lens in the left hand too easily

[@b-art.]

Hello Chris. Great video and review as always. I am considering this lens to my second hand X-T3 which I bought today. I have also one specific question regarding the X-T3. After buying this camera I checked the firmware version and I can see that it hasn't been updated since 3.10 or 3.20 version. Should I update firmware with each released version separately (one after another) or I should just install the latest update and all previously released will be instaled automatically? I will be grateful for help as I don't want to mess anything with the firmware. Thanks in advance

[@alexandrerosenberg5277]

AFAIK Firmware upgrade replaces the firmware in it's entirety. The really should not point in upgrading though each version. Just upgrade to the latest version directly.

[@b-art.]

@@alexandrerosenberg5277 Thanks a lot

[@KiR_3d]

I've heard few times that Fujinon's "focus breathing" is a conflict between the focus part and the object tracking part. Try to vary settings to less "instant" for tracking... If you still have such issues on any Fujinons.

[@balboa0621]

I just want to know how it performs on the 40 mp sensor vs the 16-55

[@technodronesogxl9783]

Been waiting for you to review this lens.....would this be better for video than the xf16-80 fuji lens. How does it compare outside of build quality. I am torn between this and the XF16-80. The f2.8 17-70, and speed is very appealing for Tamron. I have the Viltrox 13mm 1.4, but now I need a longer focal range. It seems like the focus breathing is still apparent in the fuji 16-80 from the last B&H review.......leaning towards Tamro, but Viltrox has a new Fuji 75mm 1.2 pro lens coming.

[@matchesder]

Hi Pal, the image Quality test for higher f numbers at 5:00 seems to be influenced by increasing ISO Noise. Sharpness can be better judged if the the image shows the same for every focal length. I. e. go near for wide angle and far for tele. It would be interesting how it compares to the Fuji 16-55/2.8. I think compared to the other Fuji lenses it’s a no brainer because of the constant 2.8 aperture of the Tamron.

[@bermyuwu1802]

please give updated review of the 16-80 please!!!

[@dr4sail852]

Informative review. I already have the fuji 18-135 and it renders very well and travels well. Don’t see that I would need this in my kit

[@robertcudlipp3426]

That is the exact problem I have.

[@simons_pics]

Hi will this lens be able to be used for optimum resolution on the new X-H2 ?

[@drakowebmulti]

Amazing review. Here is a hard question for you. I do roller derby photography, would you recommend it? I need a versatile lens with fast focus with an xt3. Thank you and cheers from México!

[@mr_jarble]

Great review! I just bought the 18-300 as I wanted that reach.

[@pal2tech]

Love that one also! 👍

[@Deminimis2]

Please correct me if I am wrong I think heard Fuji mention something about designing their newer lens for their new cameras. I am just wondering how this lens would perform with an XH2S with its 40 meg sensor?

[@vnnguyen132]

Thanks Chris for the review. I got one on my XT2 and I noticed the battery drained much faster. Lens made in Vietnam and the VC worked well this time. 😂

[@idirvivor]

Hey! I felt confident getting a Fuji when everyone around me was buying Canon and Nikon because of the videos you make! So thank you! Would you be able to make a comparison video with Tamron 17-70 and Fujinon 16-80/16-55?

[@markkuhn9382]

Will it resolve 40 mega pixels on the new Fuji X-h2?

[@9Mtikcus]

I'd love to see a comparison with the 16-80mm, and the new 18-120mm F/4.. I own the 16-80 and don't have the problems you experienced; however, it is also not a perfect lens. the new 18-120 interests me, and is a similar price in the UK as the Tamron (the 16-80 is a little cheaper, although out of stock). I also wish all manufactures put T stops on lenses or at least made it easier to find them as not all F/2.8 or F/4 lenses are the same for light gathering especially now, a lot of photographers are hybrid photo/video shooters and being able to swap a T 2.8 lens for a different T2.8 lens makes video life a lot easier etc

[@tysonwilliams5664]

any thoughts on best fuji body/lens combos for concert photography?

[@d0gwalker]

I’ve got the Tamron 18-300 for my X-T4 and my one criticism (versus my Fujinon lenses- the 16-80 and the 10-24WR) is that it misses focus sometimes. I generally shoot buildings or other static subjects so it’s nothing to do with face/eye detection or focus tracking. It doesn’t put me off using the 18-300, but I know to check every shot for focus straight after, and sometimes I need to re-take. Of course the 17-70 might be different.

[@blobfish.]

I had, and sold, my Tamron 18-300 (I'm also using an X-T4) for the same reason. I was having a lot of trouble with the focus being unreliable. I have other Tamron lenses and love them, so I'm hopeful this was just a one off. It could have been the perfect lens!

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Did you return the lens to Tamron under warranty stating your issues? I don't have or really want that lens, however it has been universally highly reviewed and I have not seen any real world users, as opposed to reviewers, do anything but praise the lens. Could you have received a poor unit?

[@d0gwalker]

@@robertcudlipp3426 That's a good question, but I'm not sure one way or the other. Most of the time it's fine - and when it does miss focus it's not so bad or so frequent that it seems like a technical fault. More like an annoying idiosyncrasy that I put down to the third party lens protocols not always playing nicely. But maybe I'm wrong. Too late to return it now - and sadly it doesn't have a USB-C port for firmware updates, unlike a handful of other Tamron zooms.

[@JayGrapherTh]

this lens option looks very attractive to get that extra reach at 70mm is it losing contrast and less sharp because the ISO is going high and its just a noisy image? (most likely both)

[@-shakirov]

Tamron no have exposure jumps issue when you zooming, like on 18-55 ?

[@saidherrera4364]

Hola, muy buena reseña, agradezco mucho que compartas tu pasión y conocimientos. Saludos.

[@redrocklead]

That ISO 2500 shot of Omar is the best he's ever looked.

[@stevewhisnant]

How would this lens hold up on an X-T5 or X-H2 with the 40 MP sensor? sufficient resolution for these cameras?

[@nAcolz]

Thanks for the review! I am currently deciding between the Fuji 16-55 F2.8 and this Tamron and it's really hard :(

[@vallestemmer2428]

Which one did you choose?

[@mskedarnath]

In the 18-55 range, Tamaron 17-70mm F2.8 vs Fuji 18-55mm f2.8-f4 Which one is better?

[@johnnybreedlove6398]

Great video

[@MartinMuriel]

I got one of these recently but adobe lightroom applies an automatic lens correction to its images that shows black rings vignettes. Is anyone else having this issue?

[@taimurchoudhry.]

Great video... just two question, is the fuji 16-55 2.8 parfocal or not? And does the fuji red badge lens have any focus breathing issues? Thank you so much for all the effort.

[@americosequeira8670]

It is not. The only par focal lens is the new Fujifilm 18-120mm F4.

[@quikee9195]

​@@americosequeira8670 no, it's not - it's pseudo par-focal, where the focus difference is more exactly and smoothly compensated when zooming (probably because the zoom is by-wire so they always know how the zoom changed). A true par-focal lens doesn't change focus when zooming so there is nothing to compensate and the only par focal Fuji lenses are the MKX cinema lenses.

[@alistairharris7891]

Has anyone tested on the new sensor in the xt5 and Xh-2? I was looking at the 18-300 tamron and rep said it’s not great on those sensors????

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[@DCCSound]

Time to pull out the 40MP Fujis in 2023 for comparisons going forward, IMO. My X-H2 body is really lonely for a sweet new zoom lens. Thanks for the video.

[@SPAHI43]

I have X-T5. Is that lens a good choice for 40MP sensor?

[@EZ-lj3hv]

I got it yesterday. I am struggling with the fixed aperture on my Fuji X-S20. I use the C1 configuration and I was used to adjust the aperture on my Fuji lens. Now this is gone. What is the best way to cop/handle this fixed aperture please?

[@Vishnu-hg7df]

Thank you so much for such a detailed review of third party lens. 👍🏼👏 I'd like to know how good it's gonna be for photojournalism and how good it performs in a busy public events?

[@DanielDujsik]

I shoot skateboarding, where zooming in-n-out clip is a must. I have 16-80mm f.4 on my XH1 and the autofocus while zooming during videorecording is terrible as well. What lens what you recommend me? Is there any lens which good for this and also good for photos at the same time? Thank you for tips!

[@Paul_Rohde]

If you're zooming during videorecording, then I would assume you would want a parfocal lens, that would mean the new XF18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR. No OIS, meaning it needs a tripod or gimbal, which is the way to go anyway. It's 40 MPixel approved so it should be good for photos too, at F4 max. Any thoughts? Also, re autofocus, unfortunately the XH1 is a generation behind the X-T3/4 etc, which is now a good generation bump behind the X-H2[S]/X-T5 etc.