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Tamron has introduced the event of the 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Sony E-mount, the successor to Tamron’s authentic 70-180mm F2.8 zoom lens.
The G2 lens consists of a few notable options in comparison with the unique: a brand new optical method and Tamron’s vibration compensation mechanism for in-lens picture stabilization. Moreover, the lens options Tamron’s VXD linear motor for quick autofocus and has a detailed focusing distance of 30cm (11.8″) at 70mm and 85cm (33.5″) at 180mm.
Weighing in at 855g (30.2 oz), the brand new lens is barely heavier than the unique, which was solely 815g, and somewhat longer as effectively, measuring 156.5mm (6.2″) versus the unique’s 149mm size. It makes use of 67mm filters, much like many different Tamron lenses for mirrorless cameras.
The G2 will assist Tamron’s Lens Utility and Lens Utility Cellular apps, which permit customers to customise lens features.
Tamron says the lens will arrive within the fall of 2023. Pricing data was not introduced.
TAMRON proclaims improvement of second-generation 70-180mm F2.8 zoom with Vibration Compensation and TAMRON Lens Utility™ compatibility
Class-leading compact and light-weight telephoto zoom for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless
August 8, 2023, Commack, New York – Tamron proclaims the event of the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Mannequin A065), a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is predicted to be obtainable within the Fall 2023.
The 70-180mm F2.8 G2 marks the additional evolution of the first-generation mannequin that earned excessive acclaim within the market and incorporates a number of enhancements. Main the checklist of enhancements of the brand new G2 lens is the incorporation of TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism. The lens maintains the maneuverability of class-leading compact measurement and weight (1) whereas enabling taking pictures with better stability.
The optical design has been revamped from the first-generation 70-180mm F2.8 and achieves uncompromising excessive picture high quality throughout your entire zoom vary. TAMRON additionally shortened the MOD (Minimal Object Distance) on the huge finish to 0.3m (11.8in) in comparison with the first-generation 0.85m (33.5in), enabling customers to get pleasure from distinctive photographic expressions distinctive to the lens. Moreover, the brand new 70-180mm F2.8 G2 zoom options TAMRON’s famend VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism enabling high-speed, high-precision auto-focusing that performs effectively whether or not taking pictures stills or video. The brand new 70-180mm F2.8 G2 zoom additionally helps the devoted TAMRON Lens Utility™ and TAMRON Lens Utility Cellular™ apps that have been developed in-house by TAMRON. The software program can be utilized to customise features primarily based on numerous taking pictures types for nonetheless pictures and video. The brand new lens design improves operability and supplies scratch resistance. This single lens combines profound maneuverability and practicality that’s worthy of the second-generation G2 badge and can ship taking pictures experiences that make a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens much more fulfilling.
Product Highlights
- Even with VC picture stabilization, the lens is simply 6.2” (156.5mm) lengthy and weighs solely 30.2 o.z (855g)
- Revamped optical design delivers actually very good efficiency in any respect focal lengths
- VXD supplies high-speed and high-precision AF with vastly improved topic monitoring
- Outfitted with TAMRON’s proprietary VC mechanism
- Achieves MOD of 11.8” (0.3m) at 70mm and 33.5” (0.85m) at 180mm
- Proprietary software program instrument TAMRON Lens Utility for lens operate customization
- Extra options for better comfort
- Consumer-friendly options (Moisture-Resistant Development and Fluorine Coating)
- Appropriate with many camera-specific options and features, together with Quick Hybrid AF and Eye AF
- Ø67mm filter measurement, identical as most different TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras
(1) Amongst full-frame suitable fast-aperture F2.8 telephoto zoom lenses outfitted with Vibration Compensation. (As of July 2023 — TAMRON)
