Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Compact, fast, and stabilized telephoto zoom lens
Key Features
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera menu |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | Configurable via Lens Utility |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | Branded as VC |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 70-180mm |
| Aperture | f/2.8 - f/22 |
| Lens Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 34u00b021' - 13u00b042' |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.3m (wide) / 0.85m (tele) |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.6 (wide) / 1:4.7 (tele) |
| Optical Design | 19 elements in 14 groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (circular) |
| Stabilization | VC (Vibration Compensation) |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Dimensions | 83mm x 156.5mm |
| Weight | 855g |
