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Tamron · Full frame · Zoom · Third-party

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

FOCAL 70-180mmAPERTURE f/2.8WEIGHT 855gFILTER 67mm
Sports & actionPortraitsStabilisedWeather sealed
New ≈£1,199
Used at MPB*£554–769
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Overview

The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is a full frame 70-180mm f/2.8 zoom lens made in 2 mounts. It weighs about 855g and takes 67mm filters, with built-in stabilisation, and it's weather sealed.

It's a strong choice for sports & action, portraits. A 70–200mm-equivalent zoom; f/2.8 for indoor or floodlit games.

In our database it fits 39 camera bodies natively. Approximate new price is £1,199; used at MPB it sells for £554–769 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).

Specifications

BrandTamron
MountsSony E / FE (Third-party), Nikon Z (Third-party, licensed)
CoverageFull frame
Focal length70-180mm
Equivalent on Full frame70-180mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)105-270mm
Maximum aperturef/2.8
FocusAutofocus
StabilisationOptical
Weather sealingYes
Weight≈855 g
Filter thread67 mm
Approx. new price£1,199
Used at MPB (Sony E / FE)£554–769
Used at MPB (Nikon Z)None listed

Compatible camera bodies

39 native

Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £4,519 Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,999 Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,859 Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,789 Nikon Z82023 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £2,229 Nikon Z92021 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £2,449 Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,089 Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,059 Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,409 Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,039 Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £339 Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £674 Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £999 Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £894 Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £464 Nikon Z50 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £624 Nikon Z5 II2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,009 Nikon Z6 III2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,489 Nikon Zf2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £1,179 Nikon Z fc2021 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £499 Nikon Z6 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £609 Nikon Z62018 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £469 Nikon Z72018 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £699 Nikon Z52020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £509 Nikon Z502019 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £349 Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,439 Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,189 Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £654 Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,559 Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,339 Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £444 Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734 Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,269 Sony FX32021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,479 Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · new ≈— Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £439 Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369 Nikon Z7 II2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £924 Nikon Z302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party, licensed · used from £474

Alternatives to compare

Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.870-180mm · f/2.8 · 795g · Z≈£1,199 new · used from £579
Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro OIS70-300mm · f/4.5-5.6 · 790g · L≈£1,199 new · used from £619
Nikon AF-S 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR200-500mm · f/5.6 · 2300g · F≈£1,199 new · used from £334
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM70-200mm · f/4 · 780g · EF≈£1,149 new · used from £729

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

See example photos

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 compatible with?

It's available for Sony E / FE, Nikon Z. Native bodies here include Sony Alpha A1 II, Sony Alpha A9 III, Sony Alpha A7R V, Sony Alpha A7S III, Nikon Z8, Nikon Z9.

Is the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 weather sealed?

Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance.

Does the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 have image stabilisation?

Yes, it has optical stabilisation, which helps on bodies without IBIS.

What is the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 best for?

Sports & action, Portraits. A 70–200mm-equivalent zoom; f/2.8 for indoor or floodlit games.

Compare with similar lenses

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