The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) is a telephoto zoom lens for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, offering a constant f/2.8 aperture across the focal range in a compact and lightweight design. It uses Tamron's VXD linear motor for fast autofocus and features moisture-resistant construction. Part of Tamron's Di III series for Sony E-mount, it is particularly popular for portrait and sports photography.
Product released: May 1, 2020
Latest firmware version
Version 3, released April 9, 2026
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 17:29 UTC
What's new in version 3
This update improves the following issue:When the lens is attached to an α7V, “F--” will appear and the lens does not work properly.*A camera body other than the α7V and α7RVI will be required for the update process.
LatestUpdate has tracked 2 versions of Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) firmware, released between May 29, 2020 and April 9, 2026.
Version 3 - April 9, 2026: This update improves the following issue:When the lens is attached to an α7V, “F--” will appear and the lens does not work properly.*A camera body other than t…
Version 2 - May 29, 2020: 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…
The Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) is a telephoto zoom lens for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, offering a constant f/2.8 aperture across the focal range in a compact and lightweight design. It uses Tamron's VXD linear motor for fast autofocus and features moisture-resistant construction. Part of Tamron's Di III series for Sony E-mount, it is particularly popular for portrait and sports photography. It was originally released on May 1, 2020.
What is the latest firmware version of Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056)?
The latest firmware version of Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) is 3. It was released on April 9, 2026.
What changed in Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) firmware version 3?
Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) firmware version 3 includes the following changes: This update improves the following issue:When the lens is attached to an α7V, “F--” will appear and the lens does not work properly.*A camera body other than the α7V and α7RVI will be required for the update process.
Where can I download the latest Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) firmware (version 3) are on Tamron's official release page: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/support/download/firmware/a056/sony_e/
How often does Tamron release firmware updates for Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056)?
We have tracked 2 firmware versions of Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056).
Is Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) still receiving firmware updates?
Yes, Tamron 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VXD (A056) received a firmware update within the last year. The most recent version is 3.