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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Nikon Z
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Tamron · 70-180 mm · f/2.8 · Nikon Z mount

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Nikon Z

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Announcement dateOct 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+World's smallest and lightest F2.8 telephoto zoom at 865g with exceptional optical performance
+Vibration Compensation (VC) stabilization enables handheld shooting at telephoto focal lengths and in low-light conditions
+Exceptional close-focus capability: 0.3m at 70mm enables near-macro compositions without switching lenses
+Fast, silent, and precise VXD autofocus motor with 0.005mm precision and improved tracking for moving subjects
+Compact 70-180mm range offers portability advantage over traditional 70-200mm lenses while maintaining F2.8
+Customizable lens functions and firmware updates via TAMRON Lens Utility software (desktop and mobile app)
Worth Knowing
−Sensitive focus ring positioned where hand naturally rests can accidentally trigger manual focus mode
−No support for teleconverters, unlike the Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm F2.8
−Relatively compact plastic construction feels lighter than premium glass lenses despite excellent optical quality
−Documentation comes in 19 languages with small print; minimal English guidance on button/switch functions

General

Brand
Tamron
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Oct 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2 combines proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization with a class-leading compact size and weight design offering both outstanding portability and greater stability. With optical performance matching premium offerings and completing a full F2.8 trinity zoom set for Nikon Z, this lens offers professional-grade autofocus and image quality at less expensive pricing, making it suitable for professional work. Its size makes it much more usable as an everyday walkabout lens than typical 70-200mm F2.8 lenses.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
F22
Optical Construction
20 elements in 15 groups
Angle of View
34°21′–13°42′ (diagonal)
Magnification Ratio (Wide)
1:2.6
Magnification Ratio (Tele)
1:4.7

Focus

Autofocus Motor
VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor
Minimum Focus Distance (Wide)
0.3m (11.8 in)
Minimum Focus Distance (Tele)
0.85m (33.5 in)
Focus Precision
0.005mm

Stabilization

Image Stabilization
VC (Vibration Compensation)
AI Video Optimization
Up to 100mm focal length

Build

Coating
BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2), Fluorine-coated front element

Features

Lens Utility
Desktop and mobile app support via USB-C
M/A Mode
Manual/Autofocus override
In Camera Lens Correction
Shading, chromatic aberration, distortion
Accessories
Flower-shaped hood, front cap, rear cap
Weather sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Optics

Min focal length
70 mm
Max focal length
180 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
70-180 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
2.8
Max aperture zoom
2.8
Autofocus mode
Yes
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Physical

Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Nikon Z
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
158.7 mm
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
83 mm
Lens weight
865 g
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm