Tamron
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Nikon Z Mount
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD — 150–500mm f/5-6.7 for Nikon Z, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Tamron
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
Sony E Mount
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD — 70–180mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the tamron lineup.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased May 2020
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 3.3 years newer.
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Wins
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Wins
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- A150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.7)
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD has lower Weight (815 g vs 1720 g)
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/5)
- B70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 60 cm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to share150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
⌀93 × 212 mm
1720 g (3.79 lb / 60.67 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
⌀81 × 164 mm
815 g (1.80 lb / 28.75 oz)
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 48mm longer and 12mm wider than 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD.
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is 905 g heavier than 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Hybrid Aspherical, LD, BBAR-G2
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.32 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/6.7 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
815 g vs 1720 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/5 — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 60 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
164 mm vs 212.3 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
81 mm vs 93 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD and 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD at major authorized retailers.
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.