Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 70mm
Tamron
74 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 70mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 60 reviews
The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 G2 is widely praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and excellent value compared to pricier OEM alternatives like the Sony 70-200mm GM II. Users highlight fast autofocus, effective image stabilization, and solid build quality, making it a favorite for sports, wildlife, and everyday telephoto shooting. A few concerns include the lack of a 200mm reach, potential dust ingress on the extending front, and isolated reports of gray market units without full warranty. Overall, it delivers professional-grade results at a fraction of the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness across zoom range
- Lightweight and portable design
- Excellent value for money
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Lacks 200mm reach of competitors
- Extending front element may collect dust
- Gray market units without full warranty
- Not parfocal
- Incompatible with teleconverters
Sharpness 18
Value for money 15
Weight and portability 14
Autofocus performance 12
Image stabilization 8
Build quality 10
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 70mm | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 180 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 10 |
| Groups | 15 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 | multi-layer nano-MC coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.6★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 70mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 70mm
Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.
