Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Review

Chris and Jordan from DPReview has published their review for the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens.

Flexible zoom range, fast design, and compact profile, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens is a unique take on the ubiquitous and popular telephoto zoom.

Designed for Sony E mount mirrorless cameras, the price of the lens is $1,199. You can pre-order it at AmazonB&HAdorama. Shipping is scheduled to start on May 14, 2020. Check out the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens review below:  Continue reading “Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Review”

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 FE Lens now Available for Pre-order

The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E mount mirrorless cameras is available for pre-order at major stores in US.  The US price is $1,199. You can also pre-order it at AmazonB&HAdorama. Shipping is scheduled to start on May 14, 2020.

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 FE Lens price will be less than half of the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM lensContinue reading “Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 FE Lens now Available for Pre-order”

Tamron Unveils 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens For Sony E-Mount

Tamron has announced a new addition to the companies range of fast f/2.8 lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame. The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD utilises a compact and light-weight design that makes it easy to carry and an ideal travel companion.

The lens features a newly developed VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torqueDrive) linear motor focus mechanism which produces an autofocus drive that is quieter and quicker than ever before making it ideal for fast moving subjects and also great for video.

The new high-speed telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame E-mount cameras priced at $1,199. Check availability  at Adorama and B&H.

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 FE Lens price will be less than half of the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM lens.  More details after the break! Continue reading “Tamron Unveils 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens For Sony E-Mount”

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Announcement on May 14th, 2020

Nokishita reports that Tamron will announce their new 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD FE lens for Sony E-mount. The lens will be available for pre-order from May 14th, 2020.  The new high-speed telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame E-mount cameras will be priced at $1,199. Check availability  at Adorama and B&H.

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 FE Lens price will be less than half of the Sony 70-200mm F2.8 GM lens.  Moreover it weights  only 815g, much lighter than the 1480g from Sony. Just the killer! Continue reading “Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Announcement on May 14th, 2020”

Tamron 70-180mm Lens f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Coming For Sony E-Mount

The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD FE lens for Sony E-mount coming soon. Press photos of the upcoming Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens (model A056) leaked online.

The new high-speed telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras will be released in the next 72 hours.

Tamron also has three compact F2.8 prime lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. These ‘Di III OSD M1:2’ lenses come in three focal lengths: a 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:224mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2, and 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 lens. Check availability  at Adorama and B&H. Continue reading “Tamron 70-180mm Lens f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Coming For Sony E-Mount”

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Hands-on Videos

Here are the latest Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Hands-on Videos. The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD FE lens for Sony E-mount hasn’t officially announced yet due to coronavirus.

Some hands-on video of this lens by Matt Granger & David Oastler have been published. In Matt Granger’s video, you can take a look at first sample images taken by this lens. In David Oastler’s video, the Tamron  manager said the price for this lens will make everyone happy. Check out availability at Adorama and B&H. Continue reading “Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens Hands-on Videos”

Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Version 2 Released

Tamron has officially released a new firmware version 2 for Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens.

This update improves the following issues which may rarely occur with certain settings.

The US price of the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD FE lens for Sony E-mount is $899. The lens is listed at AmazonBHphoto and AdoramaCheck out the Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Version 2 details and download links.  Continue reading “Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens Firmware Version 2 Released”

Techart Releases TZC-01 – New Canon EF to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter

Techart releases the TZC-01, an adapter that makes it possible to mount and use autofocus Canon EF lenses on Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras

Techart says the TZC-01 will work with EF-mount lenses from Canon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina and Zeiss. In addition to ‘native’ autofocus performance, the lenses will also maintain aperture control, stabilization features and EXIF data. In total, Techart lists 62 lenses it says are proven compatible with the adapter: Continue reading “Techart Releases TZC-01 – New Canon EF to Nikon Z Autofocus Adapter”

Tamron Announced 4 New FE Lenses for Sony E-mount

Tamron today officially announced four new FE lenses for Sony full frame mirrorless cameras.

These lenses are Tamron 20mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens (B&H Photo), Tamron 24mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens (B&H Photo), Tamron 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Lens (B&H Photo) and Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens (Development Announcement).

The set serves as an accessible means for Sony photographers looking to build a collection of wide-angle primes. All three lenses are compact and lightweight, guaranteeing they won’t take up too much space in your bag. The 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Lens will be released in the Spring of 2020, currently no price info yet.

All these three Tamron FE lenses will be priced at $349. The 24mm and 35mm will arrive on November 20th, with the 20mm to follow in January. The lenses are the same size and same weight (around 215g/7.6oz), and use the same 67mm filter thread.

Check out the press release and pre-orders are open at Adorama and B&H: Continue reading “Tamron Announced 4 New FE Lenses for Sony E-mount”

Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens to be Announced Soon

Tamron recently has teased four new FE lenses that will be announced soon. According to recent reports one of the telephoto zoom FE lens will be Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens designed for Sony E-mount.

This Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD lens will be a very compact lightweight lens compared to Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens.

The official announcement is expected in October, 2019.  Continue reading “Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens to be Announced Soon”