Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXDvsZEISS Batis 2.8/135
70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
70-180mm / F2.8
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Batis 2.8/135
135mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 27cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-180mm in a single lens
When the Batis 2.8/135 suits you better
- Weight196g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD149mm long × 81mm diameter
- Batis 2.8/135120mm long × 98mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | ZEISS Batis 2.8/135 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 70mm | 135mm | −65mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 180mm | 135mm | +45mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 27cm | 87cm | −0.60m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 0.19× | +0.31x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 810g | 614g | +196g |
| Length | 149mm | 120mm | +29mm |
| Diameter | 81mm | 98mm | −17mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2020 | 2018 | +2year |
| 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 Batis 2.8/135.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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Batis 2.8/135
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