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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
- 70-180mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto Zoom
- 815 g
- Min focus 0.85 m
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Quick answer
Compact f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame, smaller than a typical 70-200mm. It trades 20mm of reach for portability.
Pros
- Smaller and lighter than 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses
- VXD linear-motor autofocus
- 67mm filter thread
Cons
- Stops at 180mm instead of 200mm
- No lens-based stabilization
Verdict
Consider it a compact f/2.8 telephoto when size matters. Sports shooters needing 200mm may prefer a 70-200mm.
About this lens
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD: a full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens with a 70-180mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras. A zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras designed to be compact and lightweight.
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 70-180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Autofocus motor
- VXD
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.85 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
- Weight
- 815 g
- Length
- 149 mm
- Diameter
- 81 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD?
- Events and weddings
- Portraits
- Travel with a telephoto
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
Is the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 stabilized?
No. The lens has no stabilization of its own, so handheld sharpness depends on the camera's in-body stabilization or a faster shutter speed.
How does it compare to a 70-200mm f/2.8?
It reaches 180mm instead of 200mm, but it is noticeably smaller and lighter, at about 815 g.
Is there a newer version?
Yes. Tamron has issued a second-generation 70-180mm, so check which model you are buying.
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