The Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD completes the fast aperture zoom lens range for Full Frame Sony E-mount cameras, with a completely new AF system. Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD compact construction. Tamron has focused on compact design, affordability and accurate, fast auto focus in the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD, which is the third lens in the Sony full frame E-mount series with a fast aperture. This telephoto lens has a newly designed AF system that promises pin sharp accuracy across the focal range for video and for photography. The three lenses in this series are the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD, the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III RXD and now the new 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD. The lenses don’t have internal image stabilization (vibration control) like other Sony lenses. Instead the lenses work in conjunction with the cameras stabilized sensor. Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive Auto Focus The VXD linear motor AF drive is a new system built for this telephoto lens, which Tamron claimes to provides auto focus accuracy down to 0.005mm. Two VXD units are built into the lens. For sports, wildlife and fast moving action the realiability of the AF system for tracking subjects is paramount to capturing the sharpest moment in time. The Tamron 70-200 F/2.8 Di III VXD compresses its features into a very small package, a great option for Sony mirrorless cameras and the Sony FX9 too. Design and Construction The Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD has leak and moisture resistant...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 14 April, 2020