Tamron has announced that the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 G2 is now available for the Z mount, following its release for the Sony mount in 2023.
Press Release
TAMRON Announces the Class-Leading Compact and Lightweight Telephoto Zoom 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 with Vibration Compensation for the “Nikon Z mount system”
October 7, 2025, Commack, NY – TAMRON announces the launch of the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065), a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens for “Nikon Z mount system” full-frame mirrorless cameras on October 23, 2025. The lens will retail for $1,149 USD / $1,549 CAD.
With this announcement of the Nikon Z mount, TAMRON expands the availability of the highly acclaimed 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2, previously announced in 2023 for Sony E-mount. Additionally, the TAMRON Trinity is now complete for Nikon Z camera users:
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064)• 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A064)
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Model A063)
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (Model A065)
The 70-180mm F2.8 VC G2 is a fast-aperture telephoto zoom lens that combines TAMRON’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism with a class-leading compact size and weight design offering both outstanding portability and greater stability across a wide variety of scenes. It delivers uncompromising image quality throughout the entire zoom range. At the wide end, the lens achieves an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of just 11.8” (0.3m), allowing for close-up compositions that allow expressive imagery unique to this lens. For autofocus, the lens features TAMRON’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism that delivers excellent quietness and responsiveness for high-speed, high-precision auto-focusing whether shooting stills or video. Additionally, the lens supports the TAMRON Lens Utility™, software that can be used to customize functions based on various shooting styles for still photography and video. The lens is designed with a focus on operability and scratch resistance. This well-balanced lens combines portability, high imaging quality, and excellent usability.
Product features
- World’s smallest and lightest f2.8 tele-zoom lens is designed to fit comfortably in your hand
- Fast f2.8 aperture performance captures the world in vivid detail from portraits to landscapes
- Tamron’s proprietary VC image stabilization mechanism empowers mobility
- Decisive moments are never missed with improved fast and precise AF tracking performance powered by TAMRON’s VXD linear autofocus mechanism
- MOD of 11.8” (0.3m) opens new possibilities such as tabletop photography
- Compatible with TAMRON Lens Utility™ software (desktop and mobile app)
- Comfortable ergonomic design for ease of use
- Unified Ø67mm filter size
- Complete G2 trinity, “daisangen”, covers 16mm to 180mm focal length range
- Supports key camera functions
- Protective features (moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating)
1. Among full-frame compatible fast-aperture F2.8 telephoto zoom lenses equipped with Vibration Compensation (As of October 2025: TAMRON)
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
Specifications
| Principal specifications |
| Lens type |
Zoom lens |
| Max Format size |
35mm FF |
| Focal length |
70–180 mm |
| Image stabilization |
Yes (Vibration Compensation) |
| Lens mount |
Nikon Z, Sony E, Sony FE |
| Aperture |
| Maximum aperture |
F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture |
F22 |
| Aperture ring |
No |
| Optics |
| Special elements / coatings |
Fluorine coating |
| Focus |
| Minimum focus |
0.30 m (11.81″) |
| Autofocus |
Yes |
| Motor type |
Linear Motor |
| Full time manual |
No |
| Focus method |
Internal |
| Distance scale |
No |
| DoF scale |
No |
| Physical |
| Weight |
855 g (1.88 lb) |
| Length |
157 mm (6.16″) |
| Sealing |
Yes |
| Zoom method |
Rotary (extending) |
| Power zoom |
No |
| Filter thread |
67 mm |
| Other |