Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 DI III VC VXD Nikon Z

High-Performance Telephoto Zoom Lens for Nikon Z-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is a high-performance telephoto zoom lens designed for Nikon Z-mount cameras. This lens offers an impressive zoom range, advanced optical features, and robust construction, making it ideal for sports, wildlife, and nature photography. Its versatile focal length and powerful image stabilization ensure excellent image quality and ease of use in various shooting conditions.

Key Features

Versatile Telephoto Zoom Range

• 150-500mm Focal Length: Provides a wide range of telephoto perspectives, perfect for capturing distant subjects in great detail.
• Variable Aperture of f/5-6.7: Balances brightness with a lightweight design, ensuring excellent reach without excessive weight.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 25 elements in 16 groups, including XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and LD (Low Dispersion) 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.

VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) Autofocus

• VXD Motor: 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 5 stops of stabilization, ensuring sharp and clear images, especially in low-light conditions or when shooting handheld.

Specifications

• Model: Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
• Mount Type: Nikon Z-mount (Full-Frame)
• Focal Length: 150-500mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/5-6.7
• Minimum Aperture: f/22-32
• Lens Elements/Groups: 25 elements in 16 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6 m (23.6 in) at 150mm, 1.8 m (70.9 in) at 500mm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.32x
• Filter Diameter: 82mm
• Dimensions: 93 x 209.6 mm (3.66 x 8.25 in)
• Weight: 1,725 g (3.80 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Durable and Weather-Resistant Construction

• Robust Build Quality: Constructed with high-quality materials to ensure reliability and longevity.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction allows for use in various outdoor conditions, making it suitable for travel, wildlife, and nature photography.
• 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 Sports and Wildlife Photography: Perfect for capturing distant subjects with high detail and clarity, making it ideal for dynamic scenes.
• Excellent for Low-Light Conditions: The advanced VC image stabilization allows for superior performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for early morning or late 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.