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Pros Pros
  • High sharpness and resolution
  • Fast and accurate autofocus
  • Affordable price point
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Weather-resistant construction
Cons Cons
  • Distortion and sharpness drop-off at edges
  • Lacks image stabilization
  • Missing physical controls and buttons
  • Busy or distracting bokeh
  • Limited zoom range compared to 70-200mm

Launch price Launch price $1,199
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-180mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 27 cm (0.5x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor VXD
Weight & size Weight & size 810g (1 lb 12.6 oz) · 81 x 149 mm (3.19 x 5.87 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 7, 2020
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,199
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 19
Groups Groups 14

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 VXD
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 27 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.5x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 810g (1 lb 12.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 81mm (3.19 in)
Length Length 149mm (5.87 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Maximum extended length Maximum extended length 177.7mm