Customers find value in the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 for Sony E-Mount lens, particularly for its bokeh effect and fast autofocus. Customers appreciate the added benefit of the f2.8 aperture for its speed and the great image quality it produces.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 1 Showing 1-20 of 28 reviews
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Performance, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect budget lens for sports
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I picked up the Tamron 70–180mm G2 mainly for shooting IndyCar, and I’m honestly blown away by how well it handled. The autofocus is super fast and locked onto the cars way better than I expected. Even at full zoom, the shots came out sharp with great colors and really smooth background blur. The biggest surprise for me is how light it is. I was walking the track and shooting all day, and my arms didn’t feel like they were falling off like they do with heavier 70–200 lenses. It balances really well on my Sony and doesn’t feel bulky at all. Low-light performance is also solid. During late afternoon practice sessions, the f/2.8 kept my shutter speeds high enough to freeze the cars without cranking ISO. Build quality feels sturdy, zoom ring is smooth, and the close-focus ability actually came in handy when taking detail shots in the paddock. For the price, this lens is honestly a steal. If you shoot sports, motorsports, or even portraits, this thing delivers. I’m super happy with it
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Focal range, Image quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sharp, fast and versatile
|
|
Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is the best lens that I have bought thus far. This focal range is very versatile. I have no problem tracking while using it to capture sports. The portraits that I have captured are very, very sharp, as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sharp
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Lens is lightweight and has razor-sharp image capabilities. Much more affordable than a sony native with almost the same capabilities. Body feels sturdy and well made. Would highly recommend this product. These were taken on an a7iv with 2 weeks of experience.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent camera for the price. Perfect for beginner photographers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Low light performer
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Really nice lens, took it out for some twilight sports shooting on a lit field and the performance was great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
YOU WON’T REGRET BUYING THIS LENS!
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The Tamron 70-180mm lens is PHENOMENAL!! The quality is just as good as a Sony lens for half the price!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
amazingly sharp lens
|
|
Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
not too heavy, priced perfectly, super fast and great autofocus, awesome pair for my a7riii
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Lense
|
|
Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this lense a great buy... pairs great with my Sony a7iv
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Focal range, Image quality, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Light and tack sharp
|
|
Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have several Tamron lenses and this is probably one of the best. Nice range of 70-108 mm and is tack sharp all the way through. You also have the added benefit of f2.8 to add great speed to the lens. I have used it to photograph indoor sports as well as outdoors wildlife with excellent results in both areas. For price and performance it would be hard to find a better deal on a great lens.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Focal range, Image quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great telephoto zoom for the price.
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Clear images, wode aperture even when "zoomed in". Covers a very useful range. Only downside is focus is occasionally slow or off in low light environments.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this lense.
|
|
Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I picked this lense up from BB yesterday and tried it on my A7iii. Wow. I've taken 20 pics at varying distances and zoom levels, different apertures. Auto-focusing is quick and spot on, and image stabilization is fast and precise. These are all still shots in daylight, 2:00 pm. Amazing I can focus on very close subjects as well. Photos are very sharp and uniform. Beautifully made lense. It's not too heavy, just heavy enough to let you know there are 20 elements. I'm very pleased so far.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent lens!!!
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This lense does the job, light and perfect for travel photography, highly recommended to those who are looking for light zoom lens.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I opted for the Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 to pair it with my Sony a6400 and I think it works great for the price and if you're looking for an alternative to the Sony equivalent, I would recommend this lens.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great zoom lens.
|
|
Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolutely love this lens and the fact that it’s so much lighter than the sigma. It’s great for traveling and feels very natural in hand. And I would spring the extra dollars and get this one with VC in it. Makes a difference!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
|
|
Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This lens is amazing! The pictures are extremely clear and the zoom is great! It was totally worth the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful glass
|
Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This lens is amazing. I didn't feel it to be as heavy as other lenses.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Punches above cost great product!!!
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have paired this lens with both my Sony fx3 and a73 for still photography and it’s amazing. Clean and quick autofocus. It is the depth of field I need without breaking the bank buying the g master series.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great range, fast-focusing, budget friendly...
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very impressed with this lens. Having a constant 2.8 aperture through the range was fantastic. How Tamron is able to do that and maintain the 67mm filter thread so we can share filters between multiple Tamron lenses is genius.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Image quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
|
|
Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent lightweight telephoto lens. Lighter than the competition. Pictures look sharp
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sharp and Beautiful Bokeh with Clean, Crisp Images
|
|
Posted .
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sharpness: The lens delivers excellent sharpness across the frame, even at wide apertures.
Bokeh: Produces pleasing background blur, enhancing subject isolation.
Chromatic Aberration: Minimal to none, contributing to clean images.