Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD A056

Name: Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD A056
Brand: Tamron

Tamron · 70–180 mm · f/2.8

Score Breakdown

This lens score is calculated from published specifications.

Physical 64

Optics 81

Features 71

Construction 55

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General
Brand	Tamron
Release Year	2020
Production Status ⓘ Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).	In Production
Version ⓘ The iteration or release number of a particular lens model.	III
Lens Mount ⓘ The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.	Sony E
System ⓘ Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.	Sony E
Maximum Format ⓘ Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.	Full Frame
Physical 64/100
Lens Weight	810 g
Lens Diameter ⓘ Width of the lens at its widest point	81 mm
Lens Length ⓘ How long the lens is from front to back.	149 mm
Front Filter Compatible ⓘ Some lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove.	Yes
Front Filter Size ⓘ Diameter of attachable filters.	67 mm
Optics 81/100
Focal Range ⓘ Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )	70–180 mm
Aperture Range ⓘ Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)	2.8
Focal Length Angle of View	34.34976958695978°–13.707511710165273°
Flange Focal Distance ⓘ Distance from lens mount to sensor.	18 mm
Diaphragm Type ⓘ Structure and design of the aperture	Automatic
Blades ⓘ Number of diaphragm blades in aperture	9020
Zoom Lens ⓘ Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups	Yes
Zoom Mechanism ⓘ System enabling zoom function	Manual
Zoom Ring ⓘ If zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring	Yes
Zoom Type ⓘ The design or approach to zooming	Rotary
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘ Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.	85 cm01500
Maximum Magnification ⓘ Largest size a subject can be reproduced	0.22x
Autofocus Mode	Yes
Manual Mode	Yes
Manual Focusing Ring	Yes
Features 71/100
Weather Sealing ⓘ Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.	Yes
Fluorine Coating ⓘ Coating to repel water and oil from lens elements.	Yes
Built In Lens Hood	No
Lens Hood Type	Petal
Zoom Lock ⓘ Zoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length	Yes
Teleconverter ⓘ A teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification	Yes
Image Stabilization	No
Construction 55/100
Elements ⓘ Lens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens.	19
Groups	14
Aspherical Elements ⓘ The number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration.	1
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘ Elements with two non-spherical surfaces	0
Low Dispersion ⓘ Elements that reduce chromatic aberration	1
Super Low Dispersion ⓘ Advanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration	1
CA Reduction ⓘ Built-in features to reduce chromatic aberration	0
Internal Focusing ⓘ Internal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate.	Yes