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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Sony FE Review
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Main Features

  • 70-180mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 815g.
  • Diameter: mm
  • Length: 149mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.85m
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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Overview
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony E mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD is compatible with cameras that have Sony E lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Sony E lens mount are Sony a1, Sony A7c and Sony A7S III.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD is 35mm FF.

Focal Range

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD has a focal range of 70-180mm and 2.6X zoom ratio.

Zoom Method

Rotary (extending)

Zoom Lock

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Aperture

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD has a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 70mm all the way to the 180mm .
Pros and Cons of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Zoom Lock
Fast and Bright at Wide end
Fast and Bright at Tele end
Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Pricey
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 70-180mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 2.6X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Special Elements Fluorine coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.85m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Linear Motor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 815g
Diameter Unknown
Length 149mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
is the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
is the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
Does Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD have Image Stabilization?
Does Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD have Aperture Ring?
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