Samyang AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE vs Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
Key differences
- —The AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE is 125g lighter (730g vs 855g).
- —At launch the AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE cost $300 less ($999 vs $1,299).
- —For close-ups the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 reaches 0.39× vs 0.26×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 60–180mm
- 70–180mm
- Max aperture
- F2.8
- F2.8
- Weight
- 730g◆
- 855g
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 86.7 × 149.0mm
- 83.0 × 156.5mm
- Volume
- 880 cm³
- 847 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.83 g/cm³
- 1.01 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀77mm
- ⌀67mm
- Min focus
- 0.35m
- 0.30m◆
- Max magnification
- 0.26×
- 0.39×◆
- Elements / groups
- 17 / 14
- 20 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 9
- 9
- Focus drive
- Linear STM
- VXD Linear Motor
- Stabilisation
- —
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2026
- 2023
- MSRP (USD)
- $999◆
- $1,299
- Sharpness
- 8.0
- 8.8◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.2
- 8.2
- Autofocus Speed
- 7.8
- 8.7◆
- Flare Resistance
- 7.4
- 8.2◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.1
- 8.4◆
- Value / Size
- 8.6
- 8.8◆
Performance overlay
- AF 60-180mm F2.8 FE
- 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
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