Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD Review
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The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens is a solid performer for its price. It is sharp with good contrast, easy to handle, relatively small and light, and has a neat macro feature that allows you to get fantastically close to your subjects.
The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens is a solid performer for its price. It is sharp with good contrast, easy to handle, relatively small and light, and has a neat macro feature that allows you to get fantastically close to your subjects.
Pros
- Sharp with good contrast
- Relatively small and light
- Neat macro feature
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Lacks image stabilization
- Zoom ring is a bit sticky
- Some glare in bright light
The build quality is described as simple but solid, with a metal lens mount and weather ceiling gasket.
The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens is a solid performer for its price. It offers fantastic value for money due to its sharpness with good contrast, ease of handling and relatively small and light build, and a neat macro feature that lets you get incredibly close to your subjects. The build quality is described as simple but solid, with a metal lens mount and weather ceiling gasket. The autofocus features voice coil extreme drive, which works silently and accurately, and the zoom ring, although a bit sticky, works evenly. The lens might not have image stabilization, but it offers superb image quality with impressive sharpness and good contrast. The lens performs consistently well on both full-frame and APS-C sensors, making it a reliable option for different shooting scenarios. Vignetting and distortion are minimal, and the lens also offers a fantastic macro capability, making it a versatile choice. Overall, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens is a great value for money and comes highly recommended.
Overall, the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD lens is a great value for money and comes highly recommended.
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Christopher Frost
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