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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens Compared to the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens
| Specifications | Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 20/15 | 17/14 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 34° 21' – 13° 42' | 34° – 12° 30' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 30.2 oz (855g) | 36.9 oz (1045g) |
| Actual Weight | 30.1 oz (853.2g) | 36.9 oz (1045.1g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.8 oz (50.1g) | 3.8 oz (108.3g) |
| Tripod Ring Weight | 2.8 oz (78.4g) | |
| In-Use Weight | 31.9 oz (903.3g) | 43.5 oz (1231.8g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.27 x 6.16” (83 x 156.5mm) | 3.46 x 7.87” (88 x 200mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.23 x 6.37” (82 x 161.7mm) | 3.46 x 8.07” (87.8 x 204.9mm) |
| Max Diameter at Tripod Ring | 4.7” (118.3mm) | |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 7.42” (188.4mm) | 8.07” (204.9mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | Y / N |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.05” (26.7mm) | |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.69 x 2.3” (93.7 x 58.3mm) | 4.37 x 3” (111.1 x 76.3mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 8.22 - 9.27” (208.7 - 235.4mm) | 8.02 - 8.02” (203.7 - 203.7mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.23” / 1.7” (5.8mm / 43.1mm) | 1.28” / 1.41” (32.4mm / 35.9mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 77mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VXD | Quad XD Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 1440° | 150° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | Y / Full 9.8' (3.0m) - ∞ | |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.81” / 33.46” (300mm / 850mm) | 15.75” / 32.28” (400mm / 820mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 11.61” / 33.46” (295mm / 850mm) | 15.51” / 32.13” (394mm / 816mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.26x | 0.30x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 60° | 65° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | Y / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | N | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HA065 Buy ► | Y / ALC-SH167 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / / | Y / / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | Y |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 8.43' 100mm = 11.77' 135mm = 15.61' 180mm = 20.04' |
70mm = 5.35' 100mm = 11.53' 135mm = 15.49' 200mm = 21.82' 280mm = 29.74' (w/ 1.4x) 23.62" x 15.75" Target: 400mm = 21.44' (w/ 2x) |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 70mm = 2570mm 100mm = 3589mm 135mm = 4759mm 180mm = 6109mm |
70mm = 2544mm 100mm = 3515mm 135mm = 4722mm 200mm = 6652mm 280mm = 9065mm (w/ 1.4x) 600mm x 400mm Target: 400mm = 6535mm (w/ 2x) |
| Review | Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens | Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II Lens |
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