Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) lens.now available for pre-order at Adorama, B&H, Amazon. The release date for this lens will be available in the U.S. on May 14th.
The new high-speed telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame E-mount cameras will be priced at $1,199. The price of the lens is less than half of the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM lens. However, due to the spread of COVID-19, the release date or the product supply schedule could be delayed.
The 70-180mm F/2.8 features a compact and lightweight design with a 67mm filter diameter, the same as Tamron’s highly esteemed 17-28mm F/2.8 (Model A046) and the 28-75mm F/2.8 (Model A036). The optical construction includes several special lens elements that contribute to the lens’s overall superb imaging performance.
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Name | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) |
| Image Circle | 35mm (Full-frame E-Mount) |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal Length | 70 – 180mm |
| APS Equivalent | 1.5x: 105 – 270mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Diaphragm Blades | TBA |
| Lens Construction | TBA; Fluorine Coating |
| Diagonal Angle of View(Based on image circle) | 34.3 to 14 degrees |
| Focus Details | Internal using VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Front Element Rotation | No |
| Zoom System | Rotary (with Zoom Lock) |
| Closest Focus | 0.85m / 33.5 in. |
| Magnification Ratio | TBA |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Dimensions(Length x Diameter) | 149mm x TBAmm / 5.9 in. x TBA in. |
| Weight | 815g / 28.7 oz |
| Notes | Available mounts: Sony E-mount; Moisture-Resistant Construction. |
| Typical Online Price | US$TBA (Avail. Spring 2020) |
Tamron also has three compact F2.8 prime lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. These ‘Di III OSD M1:2’ lenses come in three focal lengths: a 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2, 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2, and 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens.
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