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Certified Keeper Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
91 PixelMeter Score 12 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Excellent image sharpness and contrast
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Fast, silent, and accurate autofocus
  • High value for the price
  • Effective optical image stabilization
Cons Cons
  • Strong pincushion distortion and vignetting
  • Not parfocal with an extending barrel
  • Lack of a dedicated tripod mount
  • Plastic build quality
  • Soft peripheral image quality at high magnifications

Launch price Launch price $1,299
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-180mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E, Nikon Z · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 30 cm (0.38x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 855g (1 lb 14.2 oz) · 83 x 156.5 mm (3.27 x 6.16 in)

Announcement date Announcement date August 10, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,299
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E, Nikon Z
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 20
Groups Groups 15

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 70mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 180mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 34° - 21°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 30 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.38x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 855g (1 lb 14.2 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 83mm (3.27 in)
Length Length 156.5mm (6.16 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None