02/04/2026 9:30 pm
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so im finally taking my fuji x-t30 ii on a trip to nyc next month and im strictly looking at tamron glass because i like their zoom rings better than fujis for some reason... dont ask lol. im torn between the 17-70mm f/2.8 and the 11-20mm f/2.8.
the 17-70 has stabilization which is huge for me since my camera doesnt have ibis but man that thing looks long.
- budget: under $750 used or new
- weight: light enough for 10 miles of walking
- aperture: gotta be f2.8 for those evening shots
which one would you go with for crowded streets? or is there another tamron fuji mount i missed that works better...
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02/04/2026 9:30 pm
Since your X-T30 II lacks IBIS, you might want to be careful with the 11-20mm. NYC gets dark fast between skyscrapers, so I would suggest the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD.
- VC is vital for evening shots
- Range is way better for candid portraits
- Fits your budget used It is definitely chunky on that small body, but the stabilization makes it way more versatile... honestly wouldnt risk blurry shots without it.
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02/04/2026 10:35 pm
Late to the party here but definitely be careful with the weight. The Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD is awesome but its kinda a brick on the X-T30 II.
- Check out MPB or KEH for a used copy to stay way under budget
- Snag a grip extension so your hand doesnt cramp up
- Rent it via Lensrentals first if youre worried about those 10-mile walks... nyc is brutal!
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02/04/2026 9:45 pm
To add to the point above: that VC is basically magic on the X-T30 II! I took the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD for Fujifilm X to a dim jazz club and pulled off 1/10s handheld shots... insane tech!
- 25.5-105mm equivalent range covers everything
- constant f2.8 aperture is huge for evening bokeh
- check MPB or KEH to save like $160 Ngl, saving cash for NYC pizza is always the move tho! You wont regret the extra reach.
