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Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E
Product Code: 9241949Q
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The Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E mount is a full-frame zoom that weighs just 665g, delivers fast and quiet AF and renders outstanding image quality throughout the zoom range.
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- Versatile 50-300mm zoom range for diverse content creation, including portraits, wildlife and travel
- Lightweight and portable design at just 665g and 150mm long, which is ideal for travel and as an all-in-one lens
- Tried-and-tested VXD linear focus motor ensures fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance
- Outstanding 1:2 maximum magnification ratio with close minimum focus for impressive tele-macro and close-up shots
- BBAR-G2 coatings and fluorine front element coating reduce flare and ghosting for superior clarity while keeping elements clean
Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony Summary
Combining 50mm at the wide end with a 300mm super telephoto reach at the other end, the Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E full-frame mirrorless cameras (FE) delivers a unique zoom range for creators.
Tamron is well known for creating high-quality lenses for Sony with unique zoom ranges, including the extremely popular 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E. The latest 50-300mm follows this trend while remaining impressively compact and lightweight at just 665g. Despite this low weight, it packs an advanced optical design capable of rendering extremely high image quality throughout the versatile zoom range.
With a 50-300mm range available, users can capture diverse subjects including portraits, street photography, landscapes, wildlife, and travel, making it an excellent all-in-one zoom for video content as well.
Adding to its versatility is a fast and quiet linear focus system, close minimum object distance, and outstanding magnification of 2:1, which essentially enables half life-size tele-macro photography for frame-filling subjects.
Other benefits of this model (A069) include proprietary lens coatings that reduce the effects of ghosting and flare, a front element fluorine coating, and a compact 67mm thread to add cost-effective lens filters for any style of content creation.
Controls such as the focus Set Button and a zoom lock mechanism add to the usability of this portable zoom, ensuring you can shoot freely in any situation and enjoy the flexibility of an advanced lens for Sony cameras.
Key Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069) Features
- Extremely compact size with a length of just 150mm
- 6x telephoto zoom lens starting at 50mm
- Weighs 665g for excellent portability
- Renders high image quality throughout the zoom range
- Fast and quiet VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism
- Image stabilisation mechanism reduces effects of shake
- 0.22m Minimum Object Distance (MOD)
- Maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 for tele-macro shooting
- BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) reduces effects of flare and ghosting
- Compact 67mm filter size
- Fluorine Coating
- Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Port for Tamron Lens Utility software
Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony in More Detail
Unique Telephoto Lens with 50mm Wide End
The Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 VC redefines the standard for 300mm-class telephoto zoom lenses by offering amore versatile focal range starting at 50mm. This wider starting point enhances photographic possibilities, catering to users who need greater flexibility and a broader perspective.
Unlike traditional 70-300mm lenses, the 50-300mm begins at 50mm, incorporating Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism. This design ensures superior image quality throughout its range while maintaining the compact size that Tamron lenses are known for. At just 150mm (5.9 inches) in length and weighing only 665g (23.5 ounces), this lens is remarkably portable.
Its compact dimensions and lightweight construction provide excellent balance, particularly when paired with an APS-C camera, ensuring exceptional mobility. This makes it easier for photographers to focus on capturing the perfect shot without being encumbered due to unnecessarily heavy equipment.
Uncompromising Optical Performance Across the 50-300mm Zoom Range
The Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 VC lens is engineered for outstanding optical performance throughout its extensive zoom range. Its optical construction features 19 elements in 14 groups, meticulously optimised for high image quality at every focal length.
The inclusion of two XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and two LD (Low Dispersion) elements effectively minimises chromatic aberrations and other optical distortions. Additionally, Tamron's BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating significantly reduces ghosting and flare, ensuring crisp and clear images even in challenging backlit conditions.
This sophisticated optical design delivers exceptional clarity and contrast, bringing out fine details with stunning resolution. The lens produces sharp images from the centre to the corners, with beautifully soft bokeh that enhances subject isolation for a dramatic effect.
High-Speed and High-Precision AF with Superb Subject Tracking
The Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 VC lens features Tamron's advanced VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism, delivering high-speed and high-precision autofocus performance. This system allows users to quickly lock in accurate focus from the minimum object distance (MOD) to infinity.
The autofocus system excels in subject tracking, ensuring precise focus on moving subjects, making it ideal for capturing sudden or erratic movements with accuracy, especially when shooting with sports-orientated cameras like the flagship A1 and A9 III. The VXD linear motor also minimises drive noise and vibrations during focusing, providing a quiet operation that is perfect for both still photography and video recording in noise-sensitive environments including weddings or nature.
Exceptional Close-Range Performance for Half-Macro Shooting
The Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 VC lens excels in close-range shooting, offering impressive 1:2 half-macro capabilities (half life size). At the 50mm wide end, the lens boasts a minimum object distance (MOD) of just 0.22m and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, allowing photographers to capture subjects up close with exceptional detail.
Even at the 300mm telephoto end, the lens maintains strong close-up performance with an MOD of 0.9m and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.1. This versatility enables photographers to highlight intricate details in their subjects, providing creative opportunities for unique compositions across all sorts of genres including macro nature, flowers and insects.
Proprietary VC Mechanism
The Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 VC lens features Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, designed to provide superior image stabilisation. When used with an APS-C camera like the Sony A6700, the full-frame equivalent focal length ranges from 75 to 450mm, making the VC mechanism especially beneficial at the telephoto end when shake is prevalent.
The VC system effectively reduces camera shake, ensuring sharp and clear images even in challenging conditions such as dimly lit interiors or low-light landscapes. This advanced stabilisation minimises the degradation of picture quality, allowing photographers to capture crisp, blur-free photos and smooth, steady videos. Previous lenses like the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD and 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD have shown the effectiveness of Tamron’s stabilisation mechanism.
Additionally, at focal lengths up to 100mm, AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies provide additional compensation tailored for videography. This enhances the lens's performance in capturing high-quality, stable video footage, contributing to this being an excellent choice for photographers and videographers.
Convenience and Operability
- 67mm filter size is compatible with most other Tamron lenses for Sony mirrorless cameras, offering easy filter swaps
- Focus set button enhances customisation by allowing for the assignment of camera functions and Tamron Lens Utility functions
- User-friendly design with enhanced overall lens design ensures intuitive and efficient operation for photographers of all levels
- Zoom lock mechanism prevents lens creep during transport, ensuring stability and convenience
- Compatible with onboard features, including Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF
- Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating
- Proprietary software tool Tamron Lens Utility for lens function customisation and firmware updates
What’s in the box
- Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E Mount
- Lens front and rear caps
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Our Verdict
The Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E full-frame mirrorless cameras (FE) stands out for its impressive versatility, combining a wider than usual 50mm to 300mm super telephoto reach. It is a compact and lightweight lens, weighing just 665g and measuring 150mm in length, which delivers exceptional image quality across its zoom range, making it an ideal all-in-one solution for photographers and videographers.
Key benefits of this lens include its advanced optical design and high-quality construction, featuring BBAR-G2 coatings to reduce flare and ghosting, and a fluorine coating to protect the front element. Its VXD linear motor provides tried-and-tested results, with fast and quiet autofocus compatible with Sony AF systems, perfect for capturing spontaneous moments across various genres. The lens also offers a 0.22m minimum object distance and a 1:2 maximum magnification ratio, enabling impressive tele-macro photography and close-ups.
This 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 lens is well suited to a diverse range of subjects, from portraits and street photography to landscapes, wildlife, and travel. Its versatility extends to video content creation, where the image stabilisation and silent operation help to capture smooth, professional-quality footage.
Comparing it to other popular Tamron lenses like the 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD, the 50-300mm offers a broader focal range, while maintaining portability and ease of use. The 35-150mm is excellent for those needing a faster aperture, but the 50-300mm’s extended reach makes it a better choice for distant subjects like wildlife or sports.
The Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is a versatile, high-performance lens that excels in various photography and videography situations. Its compact size, advanced features, and broad zoom range make it an excellent choice for creators looking to capture diverse subjects with ease, while remaining as lightweight and portable as possible.
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- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
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This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
