Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E

The Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Model A056 is a large-aperture telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. The greatest feature is its outstanding performance even while attaining a fast F/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range and offering the world's lightest and most compact package with a filter diameter of 67mm maximum diameter of 81mm 149mm 5.9 in length at the 70mm setting and a weight of 810g 28.6 oz. Thanks to the generous use of special lens elements the 70-180mm F/2.8 achieves excellent image quality and with the short MOD Minimum Object Distance of 0.85m 33.5 in it also broadens the possibilities for photographic expression. For enhanced AF drive efficiency Tamron has developed the VXD Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive a linear motor focus mechanism that delivers excellent quietness and agile performance thereby producing the high level of autofocusing speed and precision. Additionally a floating system is used to achieve excellent optical performance at all shooting distances. By simultaneously operating two VXD units via electronic control the system produces clear and sharp images of all objects near and far. Moisture-resistant construction and Fluorine coating are employed to facilitate outdoor shooting and the lens is fully compatible with camera-specific features like Fast Hybrid AF. This remarkable 70-180mm F/2.8 is the third member of Tamron's exciting trio of fast F/2.8 zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.Compact and lightweight body facilitates active telephoto shooting High levels of autofocus speed and precision Outstanding image quality to capture the ambiance of the moment Close-up photography