Tamron's G2 70-180mm f/2.8 with added VC stabilisation and remarkable 30cm close focus across all focal lengths.
The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (2023) adds vibration compensation to Tamron's popular short telephoto zoom — the original 70-180mm lacked stabilisation. The G2 also improves optics and maintains the remarkable 30cm minimum focus distance at all focal lengths.
Outstanding sharpness rivalling Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 GM II at most focal lengths. VC stabilisation. VXD linear motor AF — extremely fast. 30cm close focus at all focal lengths — unique for an f/2.8 tele zoom. Weather sealed.
Sony E mount, 67mm filter thread. Weather sealed. 855g. 30cm minimum focus at all focal lengths — 0.35x at 180mm. VC vibration compensation. VXD linear motor AF.
Growing used availability. The 70-180mm range loses 20mm vs 70-200mm — acceptable for most. Test AF tracking at 180mm. The 30cm close focus is a genuine unique selling point that no competitor matches.