Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2

Key Differences

  • Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 has a better min focus distance (17 cm vs 52 cm).
  • Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 has a better weight (575g (1.27 lb) vs 855g (1.88 lb)).
  • Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 has a better length (118.6mm vs 165.6mm).
  • Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 has a better max magnification (0.4x vs 0.25x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length25-200mm70-180mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements22
Optical Groups18
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/32f/22
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorVXDVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance17 cm52 cm
Max Magnification0.4x0.25x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$999
Filter Size67mm67mm
Diameter76.6mm80mm
Length118.6mm165.6mm
Weight575g (1.27 lb)855g (1.88 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo