Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)

Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)

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Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

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Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) vs Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

When comparing Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD and Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2), which one is better?

1. Lens Weight Comparison

Regarding the weight of the lenses, Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD is the winner with a weight of 815 g compared to the 4700 g that Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) weighs.

Winner: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Regarding weight: The weight of a lens is something you need to consider, since you have to carry it around on the camera as long as you're shooting. It adds to the total weight of your camera and it's important to keep the weight low if you get tired in your arms when taking photographs or filming.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

Both lenses share the same aperture of 2.8 — this means that you may buy both Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD in this regard; they''re the same.

Winner: Tied

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.

3. Anamorphic Comparison



Winner: Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)

Regarding anamorphic: Anamorphic lenses are usually used on cinema cameras and squeezes the image when its recorded, which gives the final, stretched out, image oval bokeh and a different angle of view. The most common lenses, however, are not anamorphic but spherical, which gives a spherical bokeh and is a much cheaper lens design.

4. Focus Distance Comparison

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD features a minimum focus distance of 85 cm while Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) has a minimum focus distance of 99.1 cm. Depending on your shooting style, the Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD might be a better choice.

Winner: Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

Regarding minimum focus distance: The minimum focus distance of a lens is the smallest distance from the lens to the subject you want to be in focus; subjects closer than the lens' minimum focus distance will not be in focus. Whether or not this is important to you is up for you to decide, but some want to take close photos and videos and in those cases it's important to have a lens with a low minimum focus distance.

5. Lens Type Comparison

Both lenses are Zoom lenses, which means that you can choose both Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) or Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD if you're looking for that type of lens.

Winner: Tied

Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.


Specifications

Full specifications table of Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD:

Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD
Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2)Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD

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BrandPanavisionTamron
Weight4700 g815 g
Lens MountMissingSony E
Focal Length40 - 80 mm70 - 180 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
AnamorphicYesNo
Anamorphic Squeeze Factor2Missing
Minimum Focus Distance99.1 cm85 cm
TypeZoomZoom
Filter Thread DiameterMissing67
Image StabilizationMissingNo
AutofocusMissingEvet
MacroMissingNo
Weather SealMissingYes
Full Frame CoverageMissingYes
Lens Hood IncludedMissingYes


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Panavision AWZ2 (Anamorphic Wide Zoom 2) and Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VXD was last updated on December 19, 2024.