Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXDvsTamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
70-180mm / F2.8
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
70-180mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 suits you better
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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Size compared
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD149mm long × 81mm diameter
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2156.5mm long × 83mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 70mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 180mm | 180mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 27cm | 30cm | −0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 0.39× | +0.11x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 810g | 855g | −45g |
| Length | 149mm | 156.5mm | −7.5mm |
| Diameter | 81mm | 83mm | −2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 | −3year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD relative to 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
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