Tamron announces the development of the already leaked new 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens (pricing was not announced but the previous version is currently listed at $1,099 after a $100 off rebate):
“Tamron II 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 Lens Coming Soon] The previously announced 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 lens has been officially released recently. The new lens will be the first for mirrorless cameras. The Sony E-mount version is launched. The new lens still maintains the portability feature. The length is only 156.5mm and the weight is 855g. Tamron’s VC anti-shake mechanism is added to make this lens more stable for handheld shooting. In addition, the second-generation 70-180mm F/2.8 adopts a new optical design, which can achieve excellent blur effect under the premise of maintaining high resolution. The focus motor also improves the focus tracking performance. In addition, the new lens also achieves a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. With the magnification ratio of 1:2.6, the close-up ability of the lens is further improved.” (Google translated)
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