Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron · 18–300 mm · f/3.5–6.3 · Image Stabilization
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What We Like
+Exceptional 16.6x zoom range (27-450mm equivalent) covers wide-angle to ultra-telephoto in one compact lens
+Fast, silent, and precise VXD autofocus with excellent tracking for moving subjects
+Compact design at 620g makes it ideal for travel and hiking
+Semi-macro capability with 0.15m minimum focus distance and 0.5x magnification at 18mm
+Built-in VC image stabilization enables steady handheld shooting at telephoto focal lengths
+Weather-sealed construction with fluorine coating for outdoor durability
Worth Knowing
−Center sharpness is soft at wide apertures (f/3.5-6.3), especially beyond 200mm focal length
−Heavy barrel distortion at 18mm and pincushion distortion at 100mm require lens profile correction
−Autofocus hunting and focus breathing issues at telephoto end make it less ideal for video work
−Corner sharpness remains weak even when stopped down, limiting critical pixel-peeping use
General | |
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About This LensThe Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD for Nikon Z is a versatile all-in-one superzoom lens designed for travel and walkabout photography. With its world-first 16.6x zoom range delivering 27-450mm equivalent coverage on APS-C, combined with fast VXD autofocus, optical image stabilization, and a compact 620g design, it offers exceptional convenience for photographers who want to minimize gear swaps. However, the lens exhibits the typical superzoom compromise of softer center sharpness and notable distortion that requires post-processing correction, making it best suited for travel enthusiasts rather than those demanding critical optical performance. | |
| Brand | Tamron |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Nikon Z |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Nikon Z APS-C |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  APS-C |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 620 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 75.5 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 127.6 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. |  Yes |
Front Filter Size ⓘDiameter of attachable filters. | 67 mm |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 18–300 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 3.5–6.3 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 77.4°–5.5° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 16 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 7020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 15 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.5x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length |  Yes |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification | No |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 19 |
| Groups | 15 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 3 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 0 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 0 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |