Tamron has announced its new 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E-mount. It is being touted as a compact and lightweight all-in-one telephoto zoom.
Key features
- Full-Frame | f/4.5-6.3 to f/22-32
- Compact Telephoto Zoom
- VXD Linear Motor Focus Mechanism
- Focus Set Button
- Zoom Lock Switch
- VC Image Stabilization
- Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
- Moisture-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
- Tamron Lens Utility Connector Port
- 67mm Filter Thread
The 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens features a vast zoom range and VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization. The lens is driven by a VXD linear motor focus mechanism that is claimed to enable quick and precise autofocus performance with impressive subject tracking throughout its zoom range.
The lens weighs 1.5 lb / 665 g.
The optical design consists of 19 elements in 14 groups and it has a 9 blade aperture.
Price & Availability
The Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens (Sony E) is available to pre-order for $799 USD.
