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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Sony E

SKU: TM70180G2SOE MFR: AFA065S-700
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the Tamron 70-180mm lens's beautiful bokeh effect.
  • Experience fast, precise focusing with the VXD autofocus, perfect for action shots.
  • Enjoy exceptional image quality across the entire zoom range of this Tamron lens.
  • Create sharp, detailed images with the f/2.8 aperture, even in low light conditions.
  • The Tamron 70-180mm is lightweight and compact, making it ideal for travel photography.
  • Get creative with the close focusing capabilities for unique macro-style photography.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?BRENT B : Spent dozens of hours researching and feel that I will be better served with f2.8 vs. f4 (Sony). It was a hard decision. Even considered the Sony f2.8 GMII, but I couldn't justify the significant price difference. I have the 100-400 GM from Sony, and my primary need for a 70-180 or 70-200 was a travel-friendly size that could pull in distant landscapes and urban portraits or architecture details. So, in the end, the smallest and the 2.8 through full focal was the right decision.CHRISTOPHER C : Good value and nice weight and size for this range.ALWALEED A : Best budget option compared to the Sony 70-200PAUL L : Looking for a steady, long lensNUMER D : Because Tamron makes good lenses and way cheaper than the Sony equivalentCHRIS G : Tamron rocks with this lens!JOSH W : Solid Product from a Solid CompanyDONALD B : I trust the brandROBERT G : Cheaper option than SonyTIMOTHY K : Cheaper, yet competitive option to the Sony 70-200 f/2.8. Tamron is a reliable company that makes quality lenses. Saving more than half of what Sony lens would cost in similar zoom range.Gary L : Online Ads

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Review Summary

2025-07-17T06:24:14

Rated 3 out of 5

Works, but has issues.

Sharp lens that performs well, but lens doesn't extend to 180mm. Stops at 135mm. Not sure why.

Brian N.

2025-07-01T08:29:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Value for money

Excellent quality for the price! Highly recommend it!

KIRK P.

2024-05-06T20:09:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this lens

I love this lens! It's a fraction of the price of the Sony and Sigma equivalent. While I haven't tried those, I think the sharpness and focus of this lens is better than the prior zoom lens I was using (Sony PZ 24-105 f4). The only con about the lens is that it's a little plastic-y, but it helps with the weight so I don't mind.

Kevin L.

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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC Specifications

  • Compatible Mount

    Sony E-mount

  • Minimum Object Distance

    11.8" (0.3m) (Wide) / 33.5" (0.85m) (Tele)

  • Focal Length

    70-180mm

  • Max. Mag. Ratio

    1:2.6 (Wide) / 1:4.7 (Tele)

  • Format size

    Di III

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Diagonal Angle of View

    34 Degree 21'-13 Degree 42' (for full-frame mirrorless format)

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9 (circular diaphragm)

  • Lens Construction

    20 elements in 15 groups

  • Filter Diameter

    67mm

  • Maximum Diameter

    83mm

  • Length

    6.2" (156.5mm)

  • Weight

    30.5 oz (865g)

  • UPC Code

    725211650010

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Designed For Use With:

  • Sony a7R IV
  • Sony a7S III
  • Sony a7 II
  • Sony a7 III
  • Sony a7 IV
  • Sony A7C
  • Sony a7C II
  • Sony a7CR
  • Sony a7R II
  • Sony a7R III
  • Sony a7R V
  • Sony a9
  • Sony a9 II
  • Sony a9 III
  • Sony Alpha 1
  • Sony ZV-E1
  • Sony A7
  • Sony A7R
  • Sony a7S
  • Sony A7S II

Compatible With Restrictions:*

* If using a APS-C Lens on a Full Frame Camera OR Full-Frame Lens on a APS-C Camera then Image sensor will be narrowed down to APS-C size.

  • Sony A3000
  • Sony a5000
  • Sony a5100
  • Sony A6000
  • Sony a6100
  • Sony a6300
  • Sony a6400
  • Sony a6500
  • Sony a6600
  • Sony a6700
  • Sony NEX C3
  • Sony NEX-3
  • Sony NEX-5
  • Sony NEX-5R
  • Sony NEX-5T
  • Sony NEX-6
  • Sony NEX-7
  • Sony NEX-F3
  • Sony ZV-E10
  • Sony ZV-E10 II

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About Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC

FEATURED REVIEWS

Love this lens

By Kevin L.

I love this lens! It's a fraction of the price of the Sony and Sigma equivalent. While I haven't tried those, I think the sharpness and focus of this lens is better than the prior zoom lens I was using (Sony PZ 24-105 f4). The only con about the lens is that it's a little plastic-y, but it helps with the weight so I don't mind.

Value for money

By KIRK P.

Excellent quality for the price! Highly recommend it!

The world’s smallest and lightest1 F2.8 tele-zoom lens fits comfortably in your hand

The 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065) is the “G2” 2nd-generation successor to the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056), a lens that won astounding acclaim from the marketplace and has been enjoyed by users around the world. The new model keeps its fast F2.8 aperture, while being newly equipped with TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) and offering greatly improved close-up capability. Even with these new features, the lens is the world’s smallest size and lightest weight for its class (156.5mm / 6.2in long at wide 70mm end) and weighs just 855g / 30.2oz as a result of its size-minimizing 180mm focal length at the tele end2 versus bulkier 70-200mm lenses. In addition to offering the highest level of mobility, the optical design has been completely revamped from the 1st-generation model to further refine its exceptional optical performance. With the 70-180mm F2.8 G2, TAMRON has pushed both rendering capabilities and miniaturization to the limits. These advancements amplify the joy of capturing the world around you.
1 Among full-frame compatible fast-aperture F2.8 telephoto zoom lenses equipped with Vibration Compensation (As of August, 2023: TAMRON)
2 When an APS-C camera is used, the focal length is 105-270mm (full-frame equivalent).

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The amazing performance of the fast F2.8 aperture captures the world in vivid detail

The design of the 70-180mm F2.8 G2 has been completely reworked from the ground up to attain uncompromising optical performance throughout the entire zoom range. This new model has an optical construction of 20 elements in 15 groups. The precision combination of multiple special lens elements including an XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), three LD (Low Dispersion), two GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) and one hybrid aspherical lens element further enhances the ability to correct for chromatic and various other aberrations. Additionally, the BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating, TAMRON’s next-generation technology, suppresses ghosting and flare to enable the crisp and clear rendition of images, and assures high resolving power that captures subjects in minute detail. Another feature is the beautiful, soft bokeh that the large F2.8 aperture provides, vastly expanding the breadth of expressive possibilities available to you. From snap photography to portraits and landscapes, enjoy a diverse range of shooting in any situation.

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Capture your vision with fast and precise AF and improved tracking performance

The AF drive of the 70-180mm F2.8 G2 continues to employ the VXD (Voice-coil extreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism that was used for the first time in the 1st-generation Model A056, inheriting the quality and performance it provides. With astoundingly agile performance representing a high mark in TAMRON’s history, this AF system faithfully fulfils the intentions of the photographer to a high degree of precision in steps of 0.005mm, less than one-tenth the width of a human hair. Furthermore, the precise calculations, reworked to update the 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 (Model A067) and 150-500mm F5-6.7 (Model A057), have been applied to further enhance the tracking performance of moving objects such as vehicles and sports action, ensuring you never miss decisive scenes whether shooting still images or video. In addition, the quietness offered by the linear motor system provides nearly silent performance when using the lens in conditions where noise needs to be minimized.

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TAMRON’s proprietary VC mechanism empowers mobility

To let you fully enjoy its excellent portability with ease, the 70-180mm F2.8 G2 is equipped with TAMRON’s proprietary VC mechanism. This suppresses camera shake that tends to occur when shooting at the telephoto end or during close focusing, thereby enabling stable shooting results. It's also highly effective when shooting in low-light conditions that often lead to camera shake, like evening and night scenarios or dimly lit indoor scenes. Moreover, using AI technologies, the lens chooses the appropriate compensation characteristics for videography at focal lengths of 100mm or less to powerfully support the inherent optical performance of the lens.

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MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 11.8in (0.3m) opens new possibilities

TAMRON has accepted and overcome the challenge of shortening the MOD so that photographers can enjoy greater freedom when composing images. By optimizing the optical design, shooting at close distances that were possible only during manual focusing with the 1st-generation model is now possible when using autofocus with the 2nd-generation 70-180mm F2.8 G2. Compared with its predecessor (Model A056), TAMRON has succeeded in shortening the MOD to 0.3m / 11.8in (at the 70mm end) and 0.85m / 33.5in (at the 180mm end). Plus, the working distance at the 70mm end is as close as 12cm (4.7in). This expands the possibilities for expression with a single lens, allowing you to take another step forward or utilize soft, beautiful bokeh in your shots. In addition, with an outstanding maximum magnification ratio at the 70mm end of 1:2.6 and 1:4.7 at the 180mm end, you can create unique and powerful compositions that capture a subject in extreme detail, for example, zooming from a headshot to a small portion of the subject's face.

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Features

  • Best-in-class size and weight even with the incorporation of VC
  • Revamped optical design delivers truly superb performance at all focal lengths
  • VXD provides high-speed and high-precision AF with vastly improved subject tracking
  • Equipped with TAMRONfs proprietary VC mechanism
  • Achieves MOD of 0.3m (11.8in) at 70mm and 0.85m (33.5in) at 180mm
  • TAMRON Lens Utility expands the possibilities of still photography and video shooting
  • 9-blade Circular aperture to produce a smooth-edged bokeh
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, and Zoom Lock Switch

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 72 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning portraits with the Tamron 70-180mm lens's beautiful bokeh effect.
  • Experience fast, precise focusing with the VXD autofocus, perfect for action shots.
  • Enjoy exceptional image quality across the entire zoom range of this Tamron lens.
  • Create sharp, detailed images with the f/2.8 aperture, even in low light conditions.
  • The Tamron 70-180mm is lightweight and compact, making it ideal for travel photography.
  • Get creative with the close focusing capabilities for unique macro-style photography.

What's in the box:

  • Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens
  • Flower-Shaped Hood
  • Lens Caps
  • Tamron 6 Year Limited Warranty