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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD E Mount 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 / 1.79 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 81mm x 149mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.85m
  • Max Magnification: 0.22x
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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di Overview


Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsExcellent
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroFair

Reasons to Buy Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Zoom Lock
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Pricey


Lens Mount

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Sony A7C Mark II with Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di Lens Size
Sony A7C Mark II with the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di Lens
Sony A7CR with Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di Lens Size
Sony A7CR with the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di Lens
Sony A6700 with Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di Lens Size
Sony A6700 with the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di Lens

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di has a maximum diameter of 81mm and total length of 149mm when not extended. It weighs 815g / 28.7 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di and Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di vs Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di and the Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G Size and Weight

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di:

  • 67mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 67mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 67mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di has a focal range of 70-180mm and 2.6X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 270mm.



Weather Sealings

The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A7C Mark II, Sony A7CR and Sony A6700.

Zoom Method

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di 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.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.22x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.85m.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Zoom type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6: 0.31x - (Compare)
  • Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM II: 0.3x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 70mm all the way to the 180mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
70mm F2.8 F22
180mm F2.8 F22

Optical Formula

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di's optical formula consists of 19 elements in 14 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion)
  • LD (Low Dispersion)
  • GM (Glass Molded Aspherical)
  • hybrid aspherical lens

Lens Hood

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di Lens
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Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
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35mm FF 840 g / 1.85 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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35mm FF 1,045 g / 2.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1,165 g / 2.56 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 772 g / 1.70 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC Lens Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC
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35mm FF 1,155 g / 2.54 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro
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35mm FF 435 g / 0.96 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
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APS-C / DX 345 g / 0.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
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35mm FF 1,480 g / 3.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD Alternatives in Sony E Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9 Lens Fujinon MK 50-135mm T2.9
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35mm FF 980 g / 2.16 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS II
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35mm FF 794 g / 1.75 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS Lens Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
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APS-C / DX 345 g / 0.76 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS
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35mm FF 840 g / 1.85 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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35mm FF 1045 g / 2.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
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35mm FF 1480 g / 3.26 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di 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 Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 2.6X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 19
Optical Groups 14
Special Elements XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), LD (Low Dispersion), GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) and hybrid aspherical lens elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.85m
Max Magnification 0.22X
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 81mm
Length 149mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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