{"id":273140,"date":"2025-10-08T00:49:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/?p=273140"},"modified":"2025-10-08T00:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T13:49:30","slug":"tamron-announces-the-class-leading-compact-and-lightweight-telephoto-zoom-70-180mm-f-2-8-di-iii-vc-vxd-g2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digital-photography-school.com\/tamron-announces-the-class-leading-compact-and-lightweight-telephoto-zoom-70-180mm-f-2-8-di-iii-vc-vxd-g2\/","title":{"rendered":"TAMRON Announces the Class-Leading Compact and Lightweight Telephoto Zoom 70-180mm F\/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Tamron Trinity for Nikon Z hits the streets! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s the press release! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAMRON Announces<\/strong>the Class-Leading Compact and Lightweight Telephoto Zoom<\/strong>70-180mm F\/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2<\/strong>with Vibration Compensation for the \u201cNikon Z mount system\u201d<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
October 7, 2025, Commack, NY<\/em> \u2013 TAMRON announces the launch of the 70-180mm F\/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065), a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for \u201cNikon Z mount system\u201d full-frame mirrorless cameras on October 23, 2025. The lens will retail for $1,149 USD \/ $1,549 CAD.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n
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With this announcement of the Nikon Z mount, TAMRON expands the availability of the highly acclaimed 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2, previously announced in 2023 for Sony E-mount. Additionally, the TAMRON Trinity is now complete for Nikon Z camera users! (The Holy Trinity as FroKnowsPhoto (dot com) would say!) <\/p>\n\n\n

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The 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2 is a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens that combines TAMRON\u2019s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism with a class-leading compact size and weightdesign\u00a0[1]\u00a0offering both outstanding portability and greater stability across a wide variety of scenes. It delivers uncompromising image quality throughout the entire zoom range. At the wide end, the lens achieves an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of just 11.8\u201d (0.3m), allowing for close-up compositions that allow expressive imagery unique to this lens. For autofocus, the lens features <\/p>\n\n\n

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TAMRON\u2019s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism that delivers excellent quietness and responsiveness for high-speed, high-precision auto-focusing whether shooting stills or video. Additionally, the lens supports the TAMRON Lens Utility\u2122, software that can be used to customize functions based on various shooting styles for still photography and video. The lens is designed with a focus on operability and scratch resistance. This well-balanced lens combines portability, high imaging quality, and excellent usability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

[1] Among full-frame compatible fast-aperture F2.8 telephoto zoom lenses equipped with Vibration Compensation (As of October 2025: TAMRON)<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n

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? Product Features<\/strong>World\u2019s smallest and lightest F2.8 tele-zoom lens is designed to fit comfortably in your handFast F2.8 aperture performance captures the world in vivid detail from portraits to landscapesTamron\u2019s proprietary VC image stabilization mechanism empowers mobilityDecisive moments are never missed with improved fast and precise AF tracking performance powered by TAMRON\u2019s VXD linear autofocus mechanism MOD of 11.8\u201d (0.3m) opens new possibilities such as tabletop photography<\/p>\n\n\n

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Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility\u2122 software (desktop and mobile app)
Comfortable ergonomic design for ease of use
Unified \u00d867mm filter size
Complete G2 trinity, \u201cdaisangen<\/em>\u201d, covers 16mm to 180mm focal length range
Supports key camera functions
Protective features (moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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* Length is the distance from the front end of the lens to the lens mount face.** The circular diaphragm stays almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from maximum aperture.***Previously released for Sony E-mount.Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Because we’re over here in Australia, we found this video from Photography With Antonio, Via Tamron Australia… Pleasantly Surprised – Lovely! Well worth checking it out if you get the chance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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