Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 vs Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 and Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro.

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Product
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Name Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Tamron
SKU A065
Release Date and Price
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Release Year 2023 2003
Release Date 2023-08-09
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Mount Sony E Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Motor Type Linear Motor N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 47 cm
Maximum Magnification 2,6
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Construction 20 elements  /  15 groups 14 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Focal Length 70-180 mm 180 mm
Zoom Range 110 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
Vibration Compensation
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops N/A
Physical
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 157 mm 84 mm
Length 83 mm 165 mm
Weight 855 gr 920 gr
Other
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B01