Overview
The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is a highly versatile superzoom lens designed for photographers seeking an all-in-one solution capable of handling virtually any scenario. Featuring an impressive 16.6x zoom range and a close focusing distance of just 5.9″, this lens embodies Tamron’s commitment to convenience and flexibility for Sony E-mount users. It’s equipped with Tamron’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor, delivering exceptionally fast and accurate autofocus performance for both stills and video. Complementing this is the built-in Vibration Compensation (VC) system, ensuring greater stability and sharper results, even when shooting handheld at long telephoto focal lengths.
Features
- Designed as an all-in-one zoom for APS-C format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, this lens offers a remarkable 27-450mm equivalent focal length range, covering everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto perspectives.
- Tamron’s advanced Vibration Compensation (VC) system utilizes a floating lens element controlled by dual gyroscopic sensors, effectively reducing camera shake by detecting and compensating for both horizontal and vertical movement.
- Dual VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motors ensure rapid, quiet, and highly accurate autofocus performance, ideal for both photography and video. The system also enables close focusing with a minimum distance of 5.9″ at the wide end and achieves up to 1:2 maximum magnification for detailed close-up shots.
- Durable weather-sealed construction provides reliable operation even in challenging environmental conditions.
Included
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens (Sony E)
Front Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap
Lens Hood
Specifications
| Color |
Black
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| Focal Length |
18 to 300mm (35mm Equivalent: 27 to 450mm)
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| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 to 6.3
Minimum: f/22 to 40 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E
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| Lens Format Coverage |
APS-C
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| Angle of View |
77° 24′ to 5° 30′
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| Minimum Focus Distance |
5.9″ / 15 cm
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| Magnification |
1:2 Macro Reproduction Ratio
0.5x Magnification |
| Optical Design |
19 Elements in 5 Groups
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| Aperture/Iris Blades |
7, Rounded
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| Focus Type |
Autofocus
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| Image Stabilization |
Yes
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| Filter Size |
67 mm (Front)
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| Dimensions |
ø: 3 x L: 4.9″ / ø: 75.5 x L: 125.6 mm
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| Weight |
21.9 oz / 620 g
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