Tamron In Development Of 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD Zoom For Sony

Along with three new Di III Series primes introduced today, Tamron has also announced the development of a telephoto zoom for Sony E-mount, planned for release next spring.

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

The 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) is the third lens in the company’s growing lineup of Di III Series zooms for Sony full-frame mirrorless which feature fast, constant  maximum apertures of ƒ/2.8. The other zooms already released are the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD and the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD.

The new telephoto zoom will provide a 33.5-inch Minimum Object Distance (close focusing capability), a new VXD linear motor focus mechanism and support for Sony camera features including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF.

Pricing has not yet been announced. For more information, see the press release below.

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Tamron Announces the Development of Compact and Lightweight High-Speed Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras

Much-anticipated third model in its series of F/2.8 high-speed zoom lenses delivers superb optical performance with extremely quiet, fast focus

70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056)

October 23, 2019, Commack, NY– Tamron announces the development of a new high-speed telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056). Availability of this new zoom is planned for Spring 2020. The lens will be on display at the upcoming Photo Plus Expo in New York City this week and Salon de la Photo in Paris next month.

Developed under the concept of “making high-speed zoom lenses user-friendly,” Model A056 features a compact and lightweight design, an ideal match for full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras. The 67mm filter diameter is the same as all other Tamron lenses in this series. The optical design includes several specialized glass elements that contribute to the lens’s superb imaging performance and its very short 33.5 in MOD (Minimum Object Distance) expands overall versatility. The lens adopts Tamron’s newly developed VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism that produces a quiet, quick autofocus drive. Other features that support a great shooting experience include a Moisture-Resistant Construction helpful for outdoor shooting and Fluorine Coating for easy maintenance. In addition, Model A056 is fully compatible with various camera-specific features including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF. This new model joins the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A046) and the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD (Model A036) and brings Tamron’s total of F/2.8 zoom lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras to three.

Main features

1. Comfortably compact (149mm / 5.9 in) and light weight (815g / 28.7 oz).
2. 67mm filter diameter, same as all other Tamron lenses for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
3. Superb optical performance andMOD of 5 in. fora broader range of photographic versatility.
4. Extremely quiet and fast newly developed VXD linear motor focus mechanism.
5. Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating contribute to a comfortable, user friendly photographic experience.
6. Compatible with various camera-specific features including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF.

* Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.

For more information, visit tamron-usa.com.