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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E
Product Code: 92420079C
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The second-generation full-frame Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E is the world's smallest zoom of its kind and is packed full of upgrades with vibration control, an improved optical design and more.
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- Second generation zoom lens with significant upgrades of everything from image quality to stability and AF accuracy
- Word’s smallest and lightest zoom lens of its class, weighing in at just 855g and boasting a compact 67mm filter thread
- Ideal option for a wide variety of subjects from portraits and travel, to landscapes, sports and much more
- Includes special lens elements which help to generate high-quality images and movies throughout the zoom range
- Supports outdoor content creation with a moisture resistant construction and Fluorine coated front element
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E Summary
Never a brand to rest on their laurels, Tamron is busy updating many of their most popular Sony mirrorless lenses with second generation (G2) models, as is the case with this Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E.
The updated full-frame lens is the world’s smallest and lightest zoom for its class, now benefits from vibration reduction image stabilisation (VR), and boasts a completely new optical design, for stunning results throughout the zoom range.
There are plenty more upgrades besides, including a reduced minimum focus distance of just 0.3m (vs 0.85 m when using AF from the previous model), opening up new creative opportunities for frame-filling images.
Tamron has also updated the VXD linear motor focus algorithms for improved AF speed and tracking performance, using the same updates used in the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens For Sony and 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens. AF improvements benefits both stills and video recording, ensuring you never miss a shot due to slow autofocus.
With a mid-telephoto to telephoto range, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is an excellent choice for diverse subjects, which include anything from portraits and travel, to sports and wildlife.
Key Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens Features
- World’s smallest and lightest zoom for its class
- Includes Tamron’s proprietary vibration control (VC) image stabilisation
- Completely revamped optics for impressive performance at all focal lengths
- Includes XLD and LD special lens elements
- Reduced 0.3m minimum object distance
- Faster and more precise AF from the VXD linear motor focus mechanism
- Compatible with Tamron Lens Utility
- BBAR-G27 Coating (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) for reduced ghost and flare
- Moisture resistant construction
- Fluorine Coating
- Zoom Lock switch
- 67mm filter thread
- 855g weight
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E-Mount in More Detail
Fast and precise AF with improved tracking performance
The AF drive continues to employ the VXD4 linear motor focus mechanism (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), combining class-leading speed and precision, which in turn enables you to achieve fast and accurate focusing. However the calculations are reworked to enhance tracking of moving subjects, ensuring you never miss decisive scenes whether shooting still images or video.
Vibration control
The 70-180mm F2.8 G2 lens is equipped with Tamron’s VC5 mechanism. This suppresses camera shake that tends to occur when shooting at the telephoto end, during close focusing, or when shooting in low-light conditions. The image stabilisation feature helps to capture sharper results during any of these shooting scenarios.
0.3m minimum object distance
Shooting at close distances which were possible when manual focusing with the 1st-generation lens is now possible with the 70-180mm f/2.8 G2, when using autofocus. Tamron has succeeded in shortening the MOD (minimum object distance) to 0.3m at 70mm, where the working distance is just 12cm. The maximum magnification ratio is 1:2.6, expanding the possibilities for expression with just one single lens.
Tamron Lens Utility™ software compatibility
Tamron Lens Utility, which is developed in-house, lets users change lens settings, assign camera body functions and update firmware when required. Users may customise functions for various stills photography and videography styles, for a more personalised shooting experience.
Supports creators who work in the field
With a Fluorine coating on the front element, moisture resistant construction and BBAR-G27 Coating, the 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens is ready for all of your outdoor escapades. The fluorine coat helps reduce cleaning time with an easy-wipe, repellant surface, while Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2 coatings reduce flare and ghosting, helping to maintain contrast and image quality, when shooting in backlit environments.
Tamron’s holy trinity of lenses
Tamron has always designed unique focal width lenses, which provide a slightly different range to many conventional options. The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E is the longest in their holy trinity of lenses, all of which features a wide constant aperture.
It’s joined by the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD at the ultra wide end, and 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens in the middle, providing photographers with a viable alternative to traditional fast zooms.
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E samples images
Kazuyuki Omori Portrait taken at 144 mm. Camera settings 1/125 sec at f /2.8. ISO 100 using the Sony alpha 1
Kazuyuki Omor horse jumping at 180 mm. Camera settings 1/1600 sec at f/2.8. ISO 200 using the Sony alpha 1
Ian Plant Indonesia at 70mm. Camera settings 1/500 sec at f/4.5. ISO 100 using the using the Sony A7R IVa
Ian Plant Orangutang at 180mm. Camera settings 1/250 sec at f/2.8. ISO 6400
What’s in the box
- Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E Mount full-frame cameras
- Lens hood
- Lens caps
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| Constant Aperture: Yes |
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| Focal length: 70-180 mm |
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| Minimum focal length: 70 |
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| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
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| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
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| Best For Wildlife and Sport: Yes |
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Our Verdict
Tamron has made significant improvements to this generation mid to telephoto zoom lens, which improves on the already immensely popular first generation model. With a bright constant aperture throughout the 70-180mm zoom range, users can achieve beautiful defocus areas in all but the very darkest environments, even while handholding.
Thanks to its compact proportions and light weight, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E is also the smallest and lightest lens of its kind, for full-frame (FE) Sony cameras. Due to this, creators can travel and hike to capture incredible shots, without the bulk and extra weight of comparable lenses from other brands.
Image quality has been improved too, with the G2 lens sporting a new optical design with special lens elements to render very high image quality throughout the zoom range. Image quality is supported by the addition of vibration control, which effectively minimises camera shake, even when using ultra high-resolution 61 megapixel bodies such as the Sony A7R V or the A7CR.
When coupled with the closer minimum focus distance and high-speed AF, you have an extremely versatile zoom lens, which can be trained on a wide variety of subjects, which will ensure this is an extremely popular option for Sony creators.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accesories that are included. If they are not listed then they will not be supplied at eh epoint of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
