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

2024-08-29T11:24:52

I just received my lens 10 minutes ago. You could hear and feel a rattle from within the lens as soon as I opened it. When I took it out of the wrapping you could see multiple spots on the inside the lens. I know this because after whipping the lens you can still see them under the glass of the lens. I put the lens on my camera. It fits and works, but at this point, I am unsure in a real video shoot if there will be any issues or how long it will be issue-free. I have a shoot tomorrow. I will update this review as I get real use out of it.

Juan A.

2023-06-16T08:15:50

Ultra sharp with my sony a7iii. Auto focus is great and good for sports even with lower light. Best bang for ur buck

GIVENCHY V.

2022-12-01T04:17:32

Hated the Slinger Slinger Soft Lens Case Medium, 6.5" High x 86mm Diameter, Black - They sent the wrong size for the lens. Loved the lens tho!

ADELE B.

2022-11-13T18:22:24

It truly does what it says. I love it.

John B.

2022-10-20T11:08:12

This gem provides the best of all worlds. Fast constant f/2.8 aperture, long reach, great build, small size, stellar images. If you like 70-200mm results but hate carrying the lens, try this Tamron. It fits in the same holster bag as a 24-70mm and weighs less than any of the 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. No frills simple design with no external controls is great for me. I'm normally shooting this lens wide open at high shutter speeds so the lack of OIS ("VC") does not matter at all. Being small and nondescript looking makes this a great option for travel versus a "big white" style lens. Lens AF keeps up with tracking in the a9 II and resolution keeps up with the a7R IV. This lens does trading card style portraits on the sidelines then captures fast action in the game.

Jeff B.

2022-06-28T12:01:59

I always loved 70-200 f/2.8 class lenses...but hated the bulk. When this lens came out, I was pretty fascinated. After buying it...it met my expectations. The size and weight is great (although it is still a decent size lens...it is nothing compared to other 70-200 class lenses). The image quality is spectacular and the focusing is really excellent. For the price, it is a no brainer. I would love the new Sony 70-200 2.8 GM ii BUT that price is tough to swallow and I doubt the images it would provide me would be that much better than what I get out of this Tamron.

JUSTIN W.

2022-06-19T09:20:06

This lens is amazing and super sharp.

Brandon V.

2022-06-02T08:20:45

Lens is sharp and lightweight for a 2.8 aperture 70-180. The only thing missing is optical stabilization on lens so just have to watch the shutter speed.

PREM N.

2022-05-04T20:00:00

I own a couple Tamron lenses for my Sony and this is another essential to have. I'm traveling often so I was really looking for a telephoto lens that had a lower fstop, yet was lightweight. This lens fits my needs. For weddings, proposals, and nature photography where I'd like to bring the background closer. I highly recommend this lens.

Nicole G.

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2022-04-12T10:06:52

The color on my a7iii always seemed a little dull. No! it's just that I had a crappy lens. Once I started on acquiring the Tamron trinity all that changed. I absolutely love! this lens, It's tack sharp and the colors are vibrant, it's light weight and also fast ( f2.8 ). The images I'm getting from this lens are Awesome!, I have a friend with the equivalent from Sony ( 70-200mm f4 ) G master, and he's jealous. The auto focus isn't as insane as the other members of the trinity, but it greatly improves when I use it on my a7iv, which has better auto focus than the a7iii. The focus and zoom rings are very smooth, I've been having a blast! with this lens. I highly recommend it.

JAVIER M.

2022-01-11T10:32:47

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 is an affordable, light weight, and compact lens capable of producing expensive images way better than its price tag. Fast and accurate focus with nice and creamy out of focus surrounding makes this lens an awesome choice for portrait and wedding photography.

SHAHRIAR T.

2022-01-05T07:08:38

Really great lens!

Gian S.

2022-01-03T06:10:47

I love this lens

mark p.

2021-12-30T03:21:43

This completes my Tamron trifecta (17-28, 28-75, 70-180 all f2.8). I went from having a hodgepodge of 5+ different lenses down to 3 light weight, good for lowlight, same outer ring (67mm) for filters, and a range that doesn?t make me feel lacking. This lens not only allows for that incredible ?buttery? (god why is that the best descriptor for this) background, and as an added bonus if you buy now you will also get a macro lens at 70mm on manual focus!?! Whawhawhat? That?s right folks, this lens covers a lot of needs whether you are shooting interviews or products you?re good. Nuf said.

DAVID F.

2021-12-15T07:41:44

Love this lens. Every bit as sharp as the Tamron 17-28 and 28-75. Really fast and accurate focus! Can?t go wrong with this lens.

Randy S.

2021-12-13T07:24:47

Awesome lens at the right price!

NICHOLAS F.

2021-12-07T11:52:14

Best value for the dollar!

John K.

2021-11-28T07:31:39

I adore this lens. Its my new go-to on my a9. Excellent autofocus, tack sharp images, beautiful bokeh, quality color.

Kristen K.

2021-11-26T08:51:56

Great lens, I have no complaints

Wallice J.

2021-11-23T07:14:26

The lens I bought was new. It came in all original packaging and works perfectly.

NOEL C.

2021-11-22T09:56:43

Great lens. Have owned and used as a photojournalist for two years and in most cases, this is my go-to lens. I've used it for portraits as well as documentary photography.

MATT C.

2021-11-08T10:07:07

Even better in person, super sharp photos

FELIPE A.

2021-10-20T04:02:23

I purchased this lens because the Sony 70-200 is so dang expensive and heavy. My thoughts so far? Pros: it?s light and easy to carry around, it?s sharp, it?s quiet on auto focus. Cons: that extra 20mm lost on the telephoto end are sorely missed, you can?t really tell how good your pictures are until bringing them up in post (maybe that?s my a7iii though), you can?t use a tele converter with it and it kind of feels like a toy. (But that?s why it?s light!) Overall I?m happy with it. I may still purchase the Sony version, really debating on that.

EMILY H.

2021-10-13T13:22:36

Fantastic lens. The 2.8 at 180mm is amazing. Fast autofocus

EARL B.

2021-10-13T13:21:50

Fantastic lens. The 2.8 at 180mm is amazing. Fast autofocus

EARL B.

2021-10-08T10:22:31

I?ve owned the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 lens for a couple years now, so I pretty much knew what to expect with this lens. Even so, I?m shocked at the consistent focusing (the first job I used it on, literally 100% of the shots were in razor-sharp focus) and the quality of images it produces. I?d been using my Canon 70-200 f/2.8L adapted to my a7RIII for a few years before this purchase, and it easily stands up to the quality of that lens. Considering Sigma still doesn?t offer an e-mount 70-200, this is really your only option if you don?t want to spend over twice as much on the Sony 70-200 f/2.8.

BRIAN S.

2021-09-17T09:13:45

Great lens! Superb focusing. Love this focal range for portraits.

Sarah G.

2021-08-20T09:40:08

This lens has nice range, great light, and is sharp. I am really glad I got this lens. I do wish I had more reach, but not like 200mm; more like 400 or 600. I know there isn't a 70-600 2.8 though, so this is perfect for me.

Charissa M.

2021-08-12T09:36:41

Excellent lens, worth every penny

Larry H.

2021-07-23T04:14:14

This has quickly become one of my favorite lenses. The image you get from it is beautiful. My budget 85 prime suddenly doesn't seem as sharp.

Trevauhn G.