Lens Details
Tamron
70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
$999~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: April 25, 2024
Highlights
- A full-frame 70-180mm f/2.8 zoom for Sony E — suited to sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
- A bright f/2.8 aperture supports low-light work and subject separation through the zoom range.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is moderately sized at 855g.
Who it's for
The Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is a 70-180mm f/2.8 zoom lens — a telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
70-180mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
855g
Weight
67mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 70-180mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 22 |
| Optical Groups | 18 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 34° – 14° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | VXD |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 52 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $999 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Diameter | 80mm |
| Length | 165.6mm |
| Weight | 855g (1.88 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
