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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
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Tamron · f/2.8 · Nikon Z mount

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Release Year2025
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountNikon Z
SystemNikon Z
What We Like
+World's smallest and lightest F2.8 telephoto zoom at 865g with exceptional optical performance
+Vibration Compensation (VC) stabilization enables handheld shooting at telephoto focal lengths and in low-light conditions
+Exceptional close-focus capability: 0.3m at 70mm enables near-macro compositions without switching lenses
+Fast, silent, and precise VXD autofocus motor with 0.005mm precision and improved tracking for moving subjects
+Compact 70-180mm range offers portability advantage over traditional 70-200mm lenses while maintaining F2.8
+Customizable lens functions and firmware updates via TAMRON Lens Utility software (desktop and mobile app)
Worth Knowing
−Sensitive focus ring positioned where hand naturally rests can accidentally trigger manual focus mode
−No support for teleconverters, unlike the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm F2.8
−Relatively compact plastic construction feels lighter than premium glass lenses despite excellent optical quality
−Documentation comes in 19 languages with small print; minimal English guidance on button/switch functions

General

Brand
Tamron
Release Year
2025
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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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.
Nikon Z
System
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Nikon Z
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2 combines proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization with a class-leading compact size and weight design offering both outstanding portability and greater stability. With optical performance matching premium offerings and completing a full F2.8 trinity zoom set for Nikon Z, this lens offers professional-grade autofocus and image quality at less expensive pricing, making it suitable for professional work. Its size makes it much more usable as an everyday walkabout lens than typical 70-200mm F2.8 lenses.

Physical

Lens Weight
865 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
83 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
158.7 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
70–180 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Image Stabilization
Yes