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Tamron - 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras

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Brand: Tamron
Category: Lens
A professional Tamron Nikon Z-mount 70-180 mm zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture.
PQS: 92 (computed 2026-04-28 07:03)
GTIN-14: 00725211650027
Tamron - 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z Mount Cameras

Key specs

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Focal length
70-180 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Nikon Z
Minimum focus distance
11.8 inches
Weight
1.9 pounds

Pros & Cons

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✓ Pros
No standout strengths detected
✗ Cons
  • Weight Kg (0.86) — bottom 23% of lenss

How this Lens compares vs. 249 lenss

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Weight 0.86kg
23% Below avg

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Focal length70-180 mm
Max aperturef/2.8
MountNikon Z
Weight (kg)0.86
Reconciled at2026-03-06 10:56
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