Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2vs Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021)
From £699
Best for Wedding, travel & general purpose
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Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020)
From £749
Best for Portraits, weddings & outdoor sports
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Which should you buy?
Wedding, Travel & General Purpose — Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021): The best-value standard zoom for Sony FE — constant f/2.8, fast VXD AF, and weather sealing for far less than the Sony FE 24-70mm GM II.
Portraits, Weddings & Outdoor Sports — Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020): The lightest f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Sony FE — 70-180mm coverage with VXD AF and weather sealing at significantly less than Sony's 70-200mm GM II.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 di iii vxd g2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (2021) | Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £699 | £749 |
| Sensor | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) | f/2.8 (constant max aperture) |
| Video | 18cm minimum focus distance | 85cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Weight | 540g | 810g |
| Dimensions | 75.8 × 117.6mm | 81.0 × 149.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
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