Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DI III-A VC VXD Sony E

All-in-One Zoom Lens for Sony E-Mount APS-C Cameras

Overview

The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is an all-in-one zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. This lens offers an impressive focal length range from wide-angle to super-telephoto, making it ideal for a wide variety of photographic applications, including landscapes, portraits, wildlife, and travel photography. With advanced optical features, powerful image stabilization, and a versatile zoom range, this lens provides exceptional performance in a compact and lightweight design.

Key Features

Extensive Zoom Range

• 18-300mm Focal Length: Equivalent to 27-450mm in 35mm format, providing a wide range from wide-angle to super-telephoto, perfect for capturing a variety of subjects and scenes.
• Variable Aperture of f/3.5-6.3: Balances brightness with a compact and lightweight design, ensuring excellent versatility.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 19 elements in 15 groups, including four LD (Low Dispersion) and three aspherical elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• BBAR-G2 Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) Autofocus System: Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

VC (Vibration Compensation) Image Stabilization

• VC Image Stabilization: Provides up to 3 stops of stabilization, ensuring sharp and clear images, especially in low-light conditions or when shooting handheld.

Specifications

• Model: Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
• Mount Type: Sony E-mount (APS-C)
• Focal Length: 18-300mm (35mm equivalent: 27-450mm)
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-6.3
• Minimum Aperture: f/22-40
• Lens Elements/Groups: 19 elements in 15 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.15 m (5.9 in) at 18mm, 0.99 m (39 in) at 300mm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.50x at 18mm
• Filter Diameter: 67mm
• Dimensions: 75.5 x 125.8 mm (2.97 x 4.95 in)
• Weight: 620 g (1.37 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portability: Weighing only 620 grams, this lens is lightweight and easy to carry, making it ideal for travel and everyday use.
• Compact Size: Its compact design ensures it takes up minimal space in your camera bag, allowing for easy storage and transportation.

Durable Construction

• Moisture-Resistant Design: Seals protect against dust and moisture, ensuring reliable performance in various outdoor conditions.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front element to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Various Photography Styles: Perfect for capturing landscapes, portraits, wildlife, street scenes, and travel moments with stunning clarity and detail.
• Excellent for Low-Light Conditions: The VC image stabilization allows for reliable performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for indoor and evening shoots.
• Great for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the extensive zoom range and VC stabilization, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.