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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Sony E Autofocus

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Focal length
70–180 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
810 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
85 cm
Length
149 mm
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At a Glance

This full-frame telephoto zoom for Sony E runs from 70 to 180 mm and holds f/2.8 across the whole range. That allows short shutter times and a shallow depth of field. It weighs 810 g and has no built-in stabilizer, while the minimum focus distance is 85 cm. The lens suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

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Technical Specifications

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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
19
Groups
14
Weight
810 g (1.79 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
85 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:4.5 (0.22×)
Length
149 mm (5.87 in)
Diameter
81 mm (3.19 in)
Released
May 2020

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD fit?

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

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

LensTamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXDTamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2Sigma 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
Weight810 g855 g1,335 g1,480 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance85 cm30 cm65 cm96 cm
Length149 mm156.5 mm207 mm200 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD: FAQ

Does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD weigh?

The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD weighs 810 g. It is 149 mm long with a diameter of 81 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD use?

The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD is 85 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-270 mm in full-frame terms.

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