Thom's Commentary: A newer generation of lens from the Nikon-branded 70-180mm, this version adds VC (Vibration Compensation) and a VXD motor (instead of stepper) to a new optical formula. Optical performance is emphasized further to the corners from the original. Like the other Tamron zooms, the front filter thread is 67mm.
- Coverage: full frame (FX)
- Build: dust and drip resistant
- Optic design:
- 20 elements in 15 groups
- 3 aspherical, 1 extra low dispersion, 3 low dispersion elements
- Field of view: 13°42’ to 34°21' diagonal
- Stabilization: VC (CIPA not specified)
- Aperture:
- f/2.8 to f/22
- 9-blade rounded diaphragm
- Focus:
- autofocus, internal focus
- voice coil (VXD) motor
- 11" (0.3m at wide end, 34" and 0.85m at telephoto) minimum focus
- 1:2.6 maximum magnification ratio (wide), 1:4.7 (telephoto)
- Filters: 67mm filter size
- Lens hood: supplied
- Size and weight:
- 6.3” (158.7mm) long
- 3.3” (83.5mm) diameter
- 30.5 ounces (865g)
- Model number: 20120
- Price: US$1250
- Firmware: 1.00
- Announced: June 20, 2023