The A065Z 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 is the enhanced 2nd-generation successor of the well-acclaimed 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056). Designed exclusively for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless, this lens boasts remarkable advancements in both rendering capabilities and miniaturization.
Key Features include:
- Compact and Lightweight: World’s smallest and lightest F2.8 tele-zoom lens. Weighs just 855g / 30.2oz and measures 156.5mm / 6.2in long at its wide 70mm end.
- Next-Gen Optical Performance: Reworked optical design from its predecessor with a construction of 20 elements in 15 groups. Contains multiple special lens elements for optimal chromatic aberration correction.
- BBAR-G2 Coating: TAMRON’s next-gen Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2 Coating ensures minimal ghosting and flare, leading to clear and crisp images.
- Fast F2.8 Aperture: Expands your creative potential with soft and beautiful bokeh, ideal for various shooting scenarios from snap photography to landscapes.
- Exceptional AF: Employs the VXD (Voice-coil extreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism for fast, precise, and near-silent autofocus.
- VC Mechanism: TAMRON’s proprietary Vibration Compensation suppresses camera shake, especially crucial for low-light conditions and telephoto shots.
- Shortened MOD: Enhanced close-up capabilities with a Minimum Object Distance of 0.3m / 11.8in (at the 70mm end).
- TAMRON Lens Utility™ Compatibility: Customize lens settings, assign camera body functions, and ensure your lens is always updated.
- Enhanced Design: Glossy, abrasion-resistant exterior and ergonomically designed for user-friendly operation.
- Uniform Filter Diameter: All lenses in this series come with a 67mm filter diameter, making it easier and more cost-effective for photographers using multiple lenses.
- Built with Mirrorless in Mind: Supports Fast Hybrid AF, Eye AF, Direct Manual Focus (DMF), in-camera lens correction, and AF Assist.