Tamron Tamron Di III VC Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens (Sony Review
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 99th
- Strong macro (88th percentile) 97th
Cons
- Below average build (8th percentile) 24th
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 180 |
| Focal Length Max | 180 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 15 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Weight | 0.9 kg / 1.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.6 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Tamron Di III VC Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens (Sony | Meike Meike 55mm F1.8 Pro Full Frame AF STM Lens High | Viltrox VILTROX 35mm F1.7 Lens, X Mount 35mm F1.7 Auto | Nikon Nikon S-Line Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S Lens | Panasonic Panasonic LUMIX G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II | Fujifilm VILTROX 25mm F1.7 f/1.7 AF Lens for Fuji X Mount, |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 180mm | 55mm | 35mm | 35mm | 14-140mm | 25mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 856 | 201 | 301 | 371 | 27 | 400 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM | STM | STM | — | STM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | — | — | Zoom | Telephoto | — |