Quick answer
The Tamron E 70-180mm F2.8 A056 is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-180mm at f/2.8 for the Sony E mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 70-180mm f/2.8 fast telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron E 70-180mm F2.8 A056 is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron E 70-180mm F2.8 A056 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 70-180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Tamron E 70-180mm F2.8 A056?
At 70-180mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 70–180mm | 11.4–28.8° | 13.7–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–270mm | 7.6–19.5° | 9.2–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron E 70-180mm F2.8 A056 use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron E 70-180mm F2.8 A056?
It zooms across 70-180mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron E 70-180mm F2.8 A056 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-180mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tamron E 70-180mm F2.8 A056 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–270mm on full frame, with a 7.6–19.5° horizontal and 9.2–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron E 70-180mm F2.8 A056 fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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