Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Written Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Review & Sample Image Files kenrockwell.com/tamron/17-70mm.htm
I got mine at bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Tamron+17-70mm+2.8&N=0&BI=287&KBID=1037
I'd also get it at amzn.to/4gwIBfL
or https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011l5pgBc/creativeref:1101l186819/destination:https://www.adorama.com/l/?searchinfo=Tamron+17-70mm
or get it used at ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=tamron+17-70mm&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336071501&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
(How to Win at eBay kenrockwell.com/tech/ebay/index.htm)
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Shot 21 August 2026, edited 23 ~ 24 August 2026, uploaded 24 August 2026, metadata added 25 August 2026, aired 754am 26 August 2026 Wednesday..
Lit with Norwegian-made Luxli lights at 3500K kenrockwell.com/tech/luxli/index.htm
Left & Right: Luxli Timpani at 67% with Angler soft boxes bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1334362-REG/angler_lcsb_1212_led_collapsing_soft_box.html?BI=287&KBID=1037 & Angler grids bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1334360-REG/angler_lcsb_grid_grid_led_collapsing_soft.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
Top rear: Luxli Cello at 35% bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1560011-REG/luxli_orc_cello_m2_10_rgbaw_led_light.html?BI=287&KBID=1037 with Luxli diffuser bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1375412-REG/luxli_orc_cello_10_dk_diffusion_filter_soft_box.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
Shot with iPhone 17 Pro Max kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-17-pro-max.htm at about 1.3× zoom at 1,080/25.
Audio recorded with one Senal SCM-660 microphone Nr517 set to figure-of-eight kenrockwell.com/audio/senal/scm-660.htm
on Auray desk stand kenrockwell.com/audio/auray/tt-6220.htm
with Auray PFNY-6 Pop Screen kenrockwell.com/audio/auray/pfny-6.htm
on my right with my voice at about 60º to the left
on my TASCAM DR-100 MK II kenrockwell.com/audio/tascam/dr-100mkii.htm set to manual level control 10 at M gain with 40 Hz HPF at 44.1/16 WAV.
Mic was on my on my right at 90° as I looked at my screen on the left. Ran on battery for no hum (also turned off the fridge) and with no gardeners outside, so I got super quiet digital sound. SPARS code: DDD.
Audio processed in GB with 50Hz HPF Q=0.71 at 48 dB/oct, +8.0 dB Gain/Mono, no AUDP, MP at +6.0 dB, limit at 0.0, -1.0 dB to file:
DR-100_0364 Tam 17-70 Review 50Hz HPF mono gain +8r0 dB (no AUDP) MP +6r0 dB - 8/21/26, 2.36 PM.wav
Rendered at "High, better" to file "Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 IS/VR Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell.mp4" (1.43 GB). Took 6 minutes to upload w/o System Monitor running.
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00:00 Introduction
00:25 Macaw Sample Image
01:21 Yellow Wall Sample Image
01:31 Ferrari 355 F1 Sample Image
01:49 Corvette Engine Sample Image
02:04 Flamingo Sample Image
02:17 Palm Tree f/2.8 Sample Image
02:46 Performance
03:45 Compared to Nikon Z 16-50mm f/2.8 VR DX
05:55 Noct-NIKKOR 58mm f/1.2 AI-s
06:00 Wrap-up
Written Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Review & Sample Image Files kenrockwell.com/tamron/17-70mm.htm
I got mine at bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Tamron+17-70mm+2.8&N=0&BI=287&KBID=1037
I'd also get it at amzn.to/4gwIBfL
or https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011l5pgBc/creativeref:1101l186819/destination:https://www.adorama.com/l/?searchinfo=Tamron+17-70mm
or get it used at ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=tamron+17-70mm&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336071501&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
(How to Win at eBay kenrockwell.com/tech/ebay/index.htm)
or used at keh.com/shop/search/?q=Tamron+17-70mm&utm_source=kenrockwell&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=kenrockwell
When you click on the links above to various merchants and make a purchase, this can result in me earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Nikon Z50 II Review kenrockwell.com/nikon/z/z50-ii.htm
I Get All My Gear at kenrockwell.com/links.htm#stores
Reviews of Everything kenrockwell.com/tech/reviews.htm
How to Take Great Pictures kenrockwell.com/tech.htm
FART First for Fantastic Fotos kenrockwell.com/tech/fart.htm
Contribute at paypal.me/kenrockwell
Shot 21 August 2026, edited 23 ~ 24 August 2026, uploaded 24 August 2026, metadata added 25 August 2026, aired 754am 26 August 2026 Wednesday..
Lit with Norwegian-made Luxli lights at 3500K kenrockwell.com/tech/luxli/index.htm
Left & Right: Luxli Timpani at 67% with Angler soft boxes bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1334362-REG/angler_lcsb_1212_led_collapsing_soft_box.html?BI=287&KBID=1037 & Angler grids bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1334360-REG/angler_lcsb_grid_grid_led_collapsing_soft.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
Top rear: Luxli Cello at 35% bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1560011-REG/luxli_orc_cello_m2_10_rgbaw_led_light.html?BI=287&KBID=1037 with Luxli diffuser bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1375412-REG/luxli_orc_cello_10_dk_diffusion_filter_soft_box.html?BI=287&KBID=1037
Shot with iPhone 17 Pro Max kenrockwell.com/apple/iphone-17-pro-max.htm at about 1.3× zoom at 1,080/25.
Audio recorded with one Senal SCM-660 microphone Nr517 set to figure-of-eight kenrockwell.com/audio/senal/scm-660.htm
on Auray desk stand kenrockwell.com/audio/auray/tt-6220.htm
with Auray PFNY-6 Pop Screen kenrockwell.com/audio/auray/pfny-6.htm
on my right with my voice at about 60º to the left
on my TASCAM DR-100 MK II kenrockwell.com/audio/tascam/dr-100mkii.htm set to manual level control 10 at M gain with 40 Hz HPF at 44.1/16 WAV.
Mic was on my on my right at 90° as I looked at my screen on the left. Ran on battery for no hum (also turned off the fridge) and with no gardeners outside, so I got super quiet digital sound. SPARS code: DDD.
Audio processed in GB with 50Hz HPF Q=0.71 at 48 dB/oct, +8.0 dB Gain/Mono, no AUDP, MP at +6.0 dB, limit at 0.0, -1.0 dB to file:
DR-100_0364 Tam 17-70 Review 50Hz HPF mono gain +8r0 dB (no AUDP) MP +6r0 dB - 8/21/26, 2.36 PM.wav
Rendered at "High, better" to file "Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 IS/VR Review & Sample Images by Ken Rockwell.mp4" (1.43 GB). Took 6 minutes to upload w/o System Monitor running.
©KenRockwell.com. All rights reserved.
Ken Rockwell® is a registered trademark
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Macaw Sample Image
01:21 Yellow Wall Sample Image
01:31 Ferrari 355 F1 Sample Image
01:49 Corvette Engine Sample Image
02:04 Flamingo Sample Image
02:17 Palm Tree f/2.8 Sample Image
02:46 Performance
03:45 Compared to Nikon Z 16-50mm f/2.8 VR DX
05:55 Noct-NIKKOR 58mm f/1.2 AI-s
06:00 Wrap-up
