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📷 Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony Full Frame/APS-C E-Mount, Black Review

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Details

BrandTamron
Lens TypeTelephoto
Compatible MountingsSony E
Camera Lens Description180 millimetres
Maximum Focal Length180

Description of 📷 Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony Full Frame/APS-C E-Mount, Black

Lightest and most compact in its class of fast tele zooms for Sony full-frame mirrorless. VXD linear motor focus mechanism delivers high-speed and high precision autofocus performance. Superior optical design for uncompromised image quality. Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, and Zoom Lock switch.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality is top notch and I recommend the product for purchase.

In general, the lens is extremely comfortable and pleasant. Focal lengths are quite satisfying. -20mm from 200mm can't be said to be felt. As I understand it, they cut these 20mm to fit into the thread for filters of 67mm and 15cm in length when folded. Incredibly cool to have 3 lenses 17-28 (2.8), 28-75 (2.8) and 70-180 (2.8) with the same thread. Those. the result is a set of lenses that is not only incredibly light and compact, but does not require different accessories. Bought 1 ND variable

Pros
  • Lightweight and compact compared to competitors Cutting No problems with distortion, chromatic aberration and other subtleties Price Macro Capability
Cons
  • For the sake of sharpness, compactness, lightness and accessibility, I had to cut off the maximum focal length (-20mm from competitors), make a plastic case and not install optical stabilization.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I'm happy with it, the price and the quality, I recommend to buy it.

Has pros: Addition 2: in my copy there was a hidden defect in one of the magnets of the focusing unit motor, which led to the movement of the optical axis and the shift of the focus plane, respectively, to blur the focus in part of the frame. The Tamron service diagnosed the problem and issued a conclusion without delay, according to which I was able to return the money for the lens in the store. For the excellent service of Tamron and his customer focus, I increase my rating by 1 point. Additi

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent quality, absolutely not expected for such a price.

A universal fast aperture with a zoom with portrait focal lengths at an affordable price, everything else will cost more than a hundred. With its pros. In a world where everyone has wide phones on their phones, you should have this lens, a fairly compact, bright bokeh, on a triple it looks harmonious, solid but no frills. Some cons: He would probably have a stub, it’s already problematic to keep it on the long end of the video, it’s solved with a monopod and ok.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The perfect purchase for me, exactly what I was looking for!

I take my camera on bike trips, so the allowable weight and size of photographic equipment is limited. Previously, I shot with 70-300mm lenses (Sigma and Tamron), but due to their low aperture, they were not well suited for portraits, shooting indoors and at dusk. On Sony I shot at 24-240 - it had the same problem, and the quality did not live up to. Tamron 70-180 solves all these problems. It is both very high quality (not inferior to the fixes I have), and fast (great for portraits and…

Pros
  • - Excellent image quality. In comparative tests, this lens is not inferior to the Sony 70-200GM - and outperforms the 70-200G. Sharpness is enough with the head to allow a 24 MP cropped sensor, and there is nothing to say about a full-frame 24 MP. Vignetting and distortion within the norm. - Small weight. Historically, fast aperture optics 70-200 mm weighed around 1.5 kg and had a length well over 200 mm. I had to choose: either we sacrifice aperture and take 70-200 f / 4, or we have a lens that requires a completely different level of involvement (i. E. huge and terribly heavy). Tamron 70-180 managed to combine the advantages of both. At the same time, the length came out even a few centimeters less than that of the 70-200 / 4G, and the light filter was 67 mm versus 72 mm. - Very fast and generally silent autofocus. From that series when you simply don’t notice the work of autofocus. On the A7III it's perfect, on the A6500 it's worse, but also good. - Great for portraits. The lens gives a very soft (for zoom) blur and for an amateur it will easily replace any portrait telephoto lens (85, 135, 200 mm). Of course, portrait fixes give the best quality, but they lose a lot in versatility. - Appearance that does not attract attention. The lens looks like an amateur 70-300. Unlike long white “trunks”, shooting at 70-180 does not cause unnecessary interest among others compared to any other optics. - Macro mode 0.5x (only at 70 mm and in manual focus mode). An interesting feature of the lens, which makes it possible to shoot various small objects. It requires your subject (which will be in focus) to be in the center of the frame, as the periphery will be heavily blurred. But as long as the depth of field in macro is only a few millimeters, this does not cause problems. - Easy, smooth and short zoom stroke. Although the zoom has a retractable trunk, it is implemented well. - Some kind of moisture protection. - Firmware V2 solved the problem with poor performance of IBIS at 70mm: https://www. Youtube. Com/watch?v=ELIo_3x8_2w
Cons
  • - No stabilization - not suitable for cameras without matrix stabilizer. You just can't get the full benefit of a lens without IBIS or a tripod - you'll have to shoot at 1/800s crop and 1/500s full frame to ensure your photos (including landscapes) are as sharp as possible. - Limited compatibility with Sony A6500 (at least). Firstly, I measured IBIS efficiency at 180mm was only 1 stop, compared to 3 stops for the Sony A7III. Second, every few dozen shots, the lens “resets” and the camera displays “F-” for half a second. - The first lens I bought continuously made a barely audible rustling sound. It was heard either in absolute silence, or if you put your ear to the lens. I turned to the service, sent it to Hong Kong by courier at their expense, a new lens arrived back. - With sharp jumps in focus, as well as with fast zooming, the mechanic makes characteristic sounds, which in some cases can get on the video. - Minimalistic plastic case with a single switch - a zoom lock (it can be useful).

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Full compliance with the manufacturers assurances, high quality.

Points of contention: - The trunk, but does not leave by itself. It is not critical for me, but, obviously, due to this design, the weight is less and the size is more compact when folded. - Black color. For those who do not want extra attention, or shine in dark rooms - a plus. For those who like to give the impression of "professionals" - minus :) First of all, this 70-180 Tamron gives unusual sensations compared to any other 70-200 2.8 (and even 4.0) because you don’t feel some kind of…

Pros
  • - Compact - you can often take with you - Lightweight - does not outweigh as much as brothers - Fast and accurate - does not miss in series in conjunction with Sony A73 / S3 - Aperture for telephoto - 2.8 - tactilely pleasant - Ergonomic - wide rings - Trunk clamp
Cons
  • - No switch to manual focus - No extra buttons

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I really like the product, it fully meets my expectations.

I use on the carcass A7m3. For a portrait both in the studio and in nature - the best option. It also showed itself well when shooting performances, etc. There are no downsides in these scenarios for me. Color rendition is excellent. And for shooting people, I like it better than Sony lenses. But the difference is subtle and subjective, that I see no point in writing about it. I like bokeh. Better than Tamron 28-75mm 2.8. And this is not only my subjective opinion. Before this lens, I used the…

Pros
  • Image quality (sharpness, color, contrast, bokeh), weight, dimensions, autofocus.
Cons
  • Haven't found it yet.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Just super, the product is made wonderfully, very satisfied.

In general and in general, this is the only "affordable ticket" in a telephoto with an aperture of 2.8 for full-frame SONY UPCs! And probably this is the main argument for this glass. Otherwise, I want to note: Excellent work of tracking AF, excellent sharpness in the center of the frame at any focal length, decent blurring of the back (if needed for portrait tasks), relatively affordable price. Now in the bottom line and without unnecessary emotions: A versatile lens for everything from…

Pros
  • Weight, design, sharpness, autofocus speed
Cons
  • Price - like all standing lenses on the Sony system