Tamron Teases 70-180mm F2.8 G2 Lens for Sony
Pro photographers covering events love a 70-200mm F2.8 telezoom for its ability to work in low light, blur backgrounds, and capture portraits from a flattering perspective. First-party designs like the Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II trend to the expensive, in Sony's case around $2,800.
Tamron's original 70-180mm F2.8 VXD debuted in 2020 as a value option for photographers, trading a short amount of telephoto reach and optical stabilization for $1,200. For the second-generation design, Tamron keeps the focal length the same, but adds optical stabilization to the formula and shortens the minimum focus distance for larger macro magnification.
The 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 version of the lens is still exclusive for Sony cameras, with optics that cover full-frame sensors and compatibility with APS-C bodies too. Like the original, the lens is weather-sealed, and its autofocus system is powered by a speedy linear-drive motor. It's relatively compact too, about 6.2 inches long at 70mm and 1.9 pounds, with support for 67mm threaded filters.
An onboard USB-C port is included too. The 70-180mm works with Tarmon's Lens Utility(Opens in a new window), a free download for Android, macOS, or Windows, to fine-tune performance and perform firmware upgrades.
The 70-180mm G2 is exclusive to Sony E mount. Pricing and availability is not known at this time. Tamron is billing this release as a development announcement for the lens, not an official product launch.
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