Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron · 28–300 mm · f/4–7.1 · Image Stabilization
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
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SCORE /100
What We Like
+Exceptional 10.7x zoom range (28-300mm) in a compact, lightweight design ideal for travel and all-in-one shooting
+Fast, accurate VXD autofocus with quiet operation and excellent subject tracking for both stills and video
+Effective VC image stabilization enabling sharp handheld shots at 300mm without a tripod
+Versatile close-focus capability with 1:2.8 macro magnification at 28mm for creative flexibility
+High image sharpness across the focal range with minimal chromatic aberration and controlled distortion
+Premium construction with moisture-resistant design and fluorine coating for durability in harsh environments
Worth Knowing
−Variable aperture (F4-F7.1) becomes quite slow when zooming, limiting low-light performance beyond the wider focal lengths
−Middling overall optical performance with notable barrel distortion at 28mm and pincushion distortion at longer focal lengths
−Diaphragm creates cat's eye bokeh and onion ring artifacts at longer focal lengths (200-300mm), affecting bokeh aesthetics
−No aperture ring for manual exposure control; vibration compensation toggle requires accessing camera menu rather than external switch
General | |
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About This LensThe Tamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD represents a new challenge for the all-in-one zoom pioneer, with its greatest feature being a 10.7x zoom range extending from 28mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto. Despite covering this vast range of focal lengths, the lens is remarkably portable at just 126mm long and 610g in weight. It is equipped with Tamron's VXD linear motor focus mechanism for the fastest and most accurate AF in the company's history, overturning the stereotype of slow autofocus in all-in-one zoom lenses. The proprietary VC vibration compensation mechanism effectively suppresses camera shake when shooting in the telephoto range or under low-light conditions. | |
| Brand | Tamron |
| Release Year | 2024 |
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. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical64/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 610 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 77 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 126 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 |
Optics56/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 28–300 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 4–7.1 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 75.38°–8.25° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 9020 |
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. | 19 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.36x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features78/100 | |
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 |
IS Efficiency ⓘIS efficiency refers to the effectiveness of the image stabilization system in compensating for the blurring effects of camera shake, quantified by the number of stops of stabilization it provides. | 5 stops |
Construction54/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 20 |
| Groups | 13 |
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 | 2 |
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 |