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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2

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

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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

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Compare with other lenses

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

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensTamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXDSigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG DN OS | SportsSony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS
Focal length70-180 mm70-180 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight855 g810 g1,335 g1,480 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm85 cm65 cm96 cm
Length156.5 mm149 mm207 mm200 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesyes
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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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