Value For Money

The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens is priced at £1349.

This compares with the following options:

• Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM, £2299
• Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS, £1149

The choice would seem to be between that extra 20mm reach, and whether or not the f/2.8 fast, bright option is required. Weighing things between the three lenses, it leaves the Tamron looking very good value.

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

It might seem a very bold move to step outside the current paradigm and trim that 20mm off the focal length, but the advantages of doing so become immediately obvious when the lens is handled. It is lighter, more compact, the cost is appropriately fair and the optical quality is excellent throughout.

We can then add to that a unique and interesting close focus option in the MF range. There is huge potential in this and it may well be that the lens will be picked up by portrait photographers for this reason. However, it goes beyond that and the creative possibilities are there for all genres of photography.

Overall, in summary we have an excellent lens with some unique bonus properties as well, and another Editor's Choice for Tamron and the 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD.

Excellent handling and performance make the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens an ideal telephoto zoom for Sony mirrorless cameras.

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