Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 - Nikon Z Lens

The Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Nikon Z is a medium telephoto zoom lens for Nikon Z mount cameras, suited to landscape, portrait and travel use. It has a 67mm filter size and weighs 855g.

Technical Details

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens for Nikon Z Crafted specifically for Nikon Z-mount cameras with a full-frame, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens broadens the potential of its mid-range telephoto zoom.

It now boasts Vibration Compensation image stabilisation, enhanced compatibility with high-speed and high-precision autofocus, alongside backing for the Tamron Lens Utility software and the Lens Utility Mobile application.

Key Features

• Vibration Compensation image stabilisation
• Enhanced compatibility with high-speed and high-precision autofocus
• Support for the Tamron Lens Utility software and the Lens Utility Mobile application
• Compact and lightweight design
• Moisture-resistant construction

The optical design has new levels of image quality across the entire zoom range.

The lens is compact, lightweight, easy to handle, and allows you to shoot with greater stability. The construction is moisture-resistant for worry-free use in wet weather, and the fluorine-coated front element protects against fingerprints and smudging.

G2 Model with Vibration Compensation, Enhanced Autofocus, and Tamron Lens Utility Compatibility

The 70-180mm F2.8 G2 builds on the acclaimed first-generation model with several enhancements. It now includes Tamron’s proprietary VC image stabilisation while maintaining its compact size and weight. The revamped optical design ensures a high quality image across the zoom range, and the shortened MOD at the wide end allows for unique photographic expressions.

The World's Smallest and Lightest F2.8 Tele-Zoom Lens - Designed to Fit Comfortably in Your Hand

The Tamron 70-180mm G2 is an outstanding lens due to its superior performance, from high resolution image quality and mechanical performance, to build quality and versatility.

It's perfect for capturing a wide range of subjects, like portraits and action shots, with stunning clarity and detail. Even with its new features, this bright lens remains the world's smallest and lightest in its class with a length of 15.65cm and a light weight of 855g.

The Amazing Performance of the Fast F2.8 Aperture - Capturing the World in Vivid Detail from Portrait to Landscape Photography

The design of the 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2 has been fully redesigned from the ground up to deliver uncompromising optical performance throughout the entire zoom range.

This new model has an optical construction of 20 elements in 15 groups. The precision combination of multiple special lens elements including one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), three LD (Low Dispersion), two GM (Glass Moulded Aspherical), and one hybrid aspherical lenses further enhance the correction of chromatic and various other aberrations.

Additionally, the BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating suppresses ghosting and flare to enable the crisp and clear rendition of images and to assure high resolving power that captures subjects in minute detail.

Another feature is the beautiful, soft bokeh that the bright F2.8 aperture provides, vastly expanding the breadth of expressive possibilities available to you. From snap photography to portraits and landscapes, enjoy a diverse range of shooting in any situation.

Tamron’s Proprietary VC Mechanism Empowers Mobility

To help you fully enjoy its excellent portability, the 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2 is equipped with Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism.

This suppresses camera shake that tends to occur when shooting handheld at the telephoto end or during close focusing for stable shooting results. It's also highly effective when shooting in low-light conditions that often lead to camera shake, like evening and low-light conditions or dimly lit indoor scenes.

Moreover, using AI technologies, the lens selects the appropriate compensation characteristics for videography at focal lengths of 100mm or less to powerfully support the inherent optical performance of the lens.

You Never Miss Decisive Scenes with Improved Fast and Precise AF Tracking Performance

The AF drive of the lens employs the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism. With astoundingly agile performance representing a high mark in Tamron’s history, this AF system faithfully fulfills the intentions of the photographer with an extraordinary precision of 0.005mm, less than one-tenth the width of a human hair.

Furthermore, these precise calculations have been applied to further enhance the tracking performance of moving objects such as vehicles and sports action, ensuring you never miss decisive scenes whether shooting still images or video.

In addition, the quietness offered by the linear motor system provides nearly silent performance when using the lens in conditions where noise needs to be minimised.

Close-Focusing of 11.8" (0.3m) Opens New Possibilities such as Tabletop Photography

Tamron has accepted and overcome the challenge of shortening the MOD so that photographers can enjoy greater freedom when composing images.

By optimizing the optical design, close-distance shooting that was possible only with manual focus on the 1st-generation model is now possible with autofocus on the 2nd-generation 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2.

Compared with its predecessor Model A056, Tamron has succeeded in shortening the MOD (Minimum Object Distance) to 0.3m at the 70mm end and 0.85m at the 180mm end. Plus, the working distance at the 70mm end is as close as 12cm.