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Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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Tamron · 50-300 mm · f/4.5 · Sony E mount

Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Announcement dateJun 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Unique 50-300mm focal range offers greater versatility than conventional 70-300mm lenses
+Compact and lightweight at 150mm length and 665g weight, class-leading for its range
+VXD linear motor autofocus delivers fast, precise, and nearly silent operation
+Impressive close-focus capability with 1:2 magnification at 50mm for half-macro shooting
+VC image stabilization and moisture-resistant design enable confident handheld shooting
+Advanced optics with XLD/LD elements and BBAR-G2 coating deliver sharp, detailed images throughout zoom range
Worth Knowing
−Variable aperture (F/4.5-6.3) is darker than fixed-aperture telephoto zooms, limiting low-light performance and background blur
−Strong pincushion distortion at 300mm requires post-processing correction for architectural subjects
−Corner softness at wider focal lengths, particularly at lower apertures
−No tripod collar included (available as optional accessory); lens rattles when powered off due to stabilization mechanism

General

Brand
Tamron
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jun 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
ⓘ
Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A069) is a unique 6x telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras, featuring an extremely compact size of just 150mm (5.9 inches) and class-leading weight of 665g (23.5 oz). Equipped with the VXD linear motor focus mechanism for excellent quietness and agile autofocus performance, plus VC image stabilization, this lens delivers high image quality and is one of the best Sony E-mount lenses available, especially if you value portability. The 50mm wide end provides an MOD of 0.22m for a 1:2 magnification ratio, enabling half-macro shooting, making it a remarkably versatile all-in-one option.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
F/22
Optical Construction
19 elements in 14 groups
Special Elements
2 XLD (Extra Low Dispersion), 2 LD (Low Dispersion)
Coating
BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2)

Autofocus

Type
VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor
Autofocus Range
0.22m to infinity at 50mm
Minimum Focus Distance (50mm)
0.22m (8.7 inches)
Minimum Focus Distance (300mm)
0.9m (35.4 inches)
Max Magnification (50mm)
1:2
Max Magnification (300mm)
1:3.1

Image stabilization

Type
VC (Vibration Compensation)
Mechanism
In-lens optical stabilization

Build design

Filter Thread Size
67mm
Fluorine Coating
Yes, on front lens element
Connector Port
USB Type-C (water-proofed)
Zoom Lock
Yes, at 50mm

Compatibility

Camera Type
Full-frame and APS-C Sony E-mount mirrorless
APS C Equivalent Focal Length
75-450mm (6x crop)

Optics

Min focal length
50 mm
Max focal length
300 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50-300 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
4.5
Max aperture zoom
6.3
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
9020

Physical

Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
150 mm
Lens weight
665 g
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

Features

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