
Sony E Autofocus OIS
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
- Focal length
- 70–180 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 855 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm
- Length
- 156.5 mm
At a Glance
On full-frame Sony E cameras, this telephoto zoom offers 70-180 mm at a constant f/2.8 and weighs 855 g. An optical stabilizer is included, and the 30 cm minimum focus distance with 1:2.63 magnification makes close-ups possible. The wide aperture permits short shutter times and a shallow depth of field. Typical uses are sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Good for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Events
- Portraits
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 70 mm
- Max. focal length
- 180 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2.8
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 20
- Groups
- 15
- Weight
- 855 g (1.88 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 30 cm at 70 mm · 85 cm at 180 mm
- Max. magnification
- 1:2.6 at 70 mm · 1:4.8 at 180 mm
- Length
- 156.5 mm (6.16 in)
- Diameter
- 83 mm (3.27 in)
- Released
- October 2023
Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com, tamron.eu
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 fit?
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-270 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 | Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD | Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | Sports | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-180 mm | 70-180 mm | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 855 g | 810 g | 1,335 g | 1,480 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 67 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 30 cm | 85 cm | 65 cm | 96 cm |
| Length | 156.5 mm | 149 mm | 207 mm | 200 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | yes | yes |
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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2: FAQ
Does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has autofocus.
Does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 have image stabilization?
Yes, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 weigh?
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 weighs 855 g. It is 156.5 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 use?
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-270 mm in full-frame terms.
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