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Rent NowTamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens (Sony E)
Compact High-Speed Telephoto Zoom – Constant f/2.8 Maximum Aperture, 70-180mm Full-Frame Focal Range (105-270mm APS-C Equivalent), Dual VXD (Voice-Coil eXtreme-Torque Drive) Linear Motors, Floating Elements System, Advanced Optical Construction (Six XLD/LD Elements, Three Hybrid/Glass-Molded Aspherical Elements), BBAR-G2 Anti-Reflective Coating, Fluorine Front Element Coating, Close-Focusing Capabilities (2.8′ Minimum AF Focus / 10.6″ Manual Focus at 70mm with 1:2 Macro Magnification), Zoom Lock Switch, Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm, Moisture-Resistant Construction with Sealed Mount Gasket, Includes Front Cap, Rear Cap, and Dedicated Bayonet Lens Hood, Native Full-Frame Sony E-Mount (Good Condition)
The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD is an ultra-compact, high-speed telephoto zoom lens engineered specifically for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras (also operating as a 105-270mm equivalent telephoto zoom on APS-C bodies). Reimagining the traditional, bulky 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom standard, Tamron delivers an agile, lightweight telephoto alternative that maintains a bright constant f/2.8 maximum aperture throughout the focal throw. This consistent light gathering provides strong low-light capability, shallow depth-of-field control, and smooth subject isolation for wedding coverage, sports sidelines, indoor events, portrait sessions, and location filmmaking without overburdening handheld setups or gimbals.
The optical formula incorporates 19 elements in 14 groups, utilizing six specialized low-dispersion elements (combining eXtra Low Dispersion [XLD] and Low Dispersion [LD] glass) along with three precision glass-molded and hybrid aspherical elements. This configuration actively suppresses chromatic fringing, axial color aberrations, coma, and spherical distortions to deliver sharp resolving power from center to edge. Optical surfaces are treated with Tamron’s advanced BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) coating to eliminate ghosting and flare in strong backlighting. Autofocus is driven by dual VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear actuators linked to a floating elements mechanism, achieving rapid, silent, and precise focus acquisition compatible with Sony Fast Hybrid AF and Real-Time Eye AF. Beyond telephoto reach, the lens offers close-focusing flexibility down to 2.8 feet across the zoom range (1:4.6 magnification at 180mm) and down to 10.6 inches in manual focus mode at 70mm (1:2 half-life-size macro). Outfitted with a physical zoom lock switch, moisture-resistant gaskets, and a fluorine-coated front element, this telephoto workhorse provides exceptional portability in active shooting environments.
CONDITION DIAGNOSTICS & PHYSICAL NOTES
Included Components: COMPLETE TELEPHOTO ZOOM OUTFIT. Supplied with the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens, genuine Tamron 67mm front snap-on lens cap, genuine Tamron rear E-mount lens cap, and dedicated Tamron petal-type bayonet lens hood (HA056). (Camera bodies, 67mm screw-in filters, and tripod collar accessories sold separately unless pictured).
Exterior & Barrel Status: GOOD CONDITION. The matte black composite polymer chassis, ribbed rubber zoom ring, electronic manual focus ring, and bayonet mount show typical cosmetic signs of standard field use, including light exterior surface scuffs and shallow finish rub marks along the outer barrel and hood lip. All printed focal length indices, switch designations, and Tamron brand markings remain sharp, clean, and fully legible.
Optical Status: GOOD CONDITION. Both external front and rear optical glass surfaces are free of deep scratches, gouges, haze, fungus, or element separation. The internal optical assembly contains scattered, visible dust particles typical of telescoping telephoto zoom lenses; extensive optical bench evaluation and real-world test exposures confirm that these internal specks do not degrade edge-to-edge sharpness, contrast, color transmission, or overall image fidelity across standard aperture settings. The protective fluorine front coating and BBAR-G2 internal coatings remain fully intact.
Mechanical & Electronic Status: FULLY FUNCTIONAL. The dual VXD linear autofocus motors track swiftly, accurately, and silently; full compatibility with Sony Fast Hybrid AF, Real-Time Eye AF (human/animal), and Direct Manual Focus (DMF) functions without hesitation; the zoom barrel extends and retracts smoothly across the 70-180mm range with uniform resistance; the physical zoom lock switch engages positively to lock the barrel at 70mm; the 9-blade rounded diaphragm actuates crisply without sticking or oil migration; gold-plated E-mount electronic contacts communicate Exif metadata and in-body lens corrections reliably with zero camera errors.
