The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 VXD is one of the most highly anticipated lenses of 2020. It is a fast, reasonably compact F2.8 telephoto zoom for Sony full frame mirrorless, and provides an alternative to either of the Sony 70-200mm zooms. The 70-200mm F2.8 GM costs more than twice as much ($1199 vs $2598) and weighs 670g more (an 82% increase!) The Tamron is 51mm shorter as well. It is smaller and lighter even than the Sony 70-200mm F4 OSS lens. But can it deliver the goods optically…and does that new VXD motor bring the speed. Stay tuned to find out. I’ll be reviewing the Tamron 70-180mm VXD on my Sony a7RIII and Sony a9 bodies, and you can see photos from both cameras below. Stay tuned for my ongoing coverage.

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Images of the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 VXD

Images taken with the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 VXD

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