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Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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Tamron · f/4 · Sony E mount

Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Release Year2024
Production StatusIn Production
Lens MountSony E
SystemSony E
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

Brand
Tamron
Release Year
2024
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Lens Mount
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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
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The 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.

Physical

Lens Weight
610 g
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
126 mm
Front Filter Size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
28–300 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
4–7.1
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
19 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Weather Sealing
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Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Image Stabilization
Yes