Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 vs Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 and Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro.
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Product |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Name | Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 | Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Manufacturer | Tamron | Tamron |
SKU | A065 | |
Release Date and Price |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Release Year | 2023 | 2003 |
Release Date | 2023-08-09 | |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Telephoto Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Mount | Sony E | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Motor Type | Linear Motor | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 30 cm | 47 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 2,6 | |
Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | Yes |
Aperture |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 | F3,5 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Construction | 20 elements / 15 groups | 14 elements / 11 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Focal Length | 70-180 mm | 180 mm |
Zoom Range | 110 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
Vibration Compensation |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | N/A |
Physical |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 157 mm | 84 mm |
Length | 83 mm | 165 mm |
Weight | 855 gr | 920 gr |
Other |
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Model B01 |