Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (SONY E)

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (SONY E) firmware

Tamron · 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (SONY E) · A056 · Lens

Latest firmware for the Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (SONY E) is v3 (April 9, 2026).

Specifications

70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (SONY E) specifications

Focal length
70-180mm
Maximum aperture
F2.8
Minimum aperture
F22
Type
Zoom Lens
Filter thread
67 mm
Elements / groups
19/14
Aperture blades
9
Closest focus
0.27 m
Maximum magnification
0.5×
Stabilisation
No
Autofocus
Yes
Mount
Sony FE
Weight
815 g
Dimensions
149 mm

Changelog

70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (SONY E) firmware changelog

  1. v2 first tracked

  2. v2 v3

Firmware history

  1. Version 3 Latest Released Apr 9, 2026 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    This update improves the following issu​e: When the lens is attached to an α7V, “F--” will appear and the lens does not work properly.

    • A camera body other th​an the α7V and α7RVI will be required for the update process.
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  2. Version 2 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    This update improves the following issues :1.

    A malfunction of ​Inner body image stabilizer occurs when used at about 70-85mm focal length and at more than 5.5m of object distance.

    Applicable camera models: a7 II2.

    When you use flashes, there is a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the shutter and the flash release.

    Applicable camera mo​dels: a7, a7 II, a7R, a7R II, a7S, a7S II, a5000, a5100, a6000 a6300, a6500, NEX-3N, NEX-5R, NEX-5T, NEX-7, NEX-F3, NEX-6

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