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Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Nikon Z
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Tamron · 50-400 mm · f/4.5 · Nikon Z mount

Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Nikon Z

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Announcement dateAug 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional 8x zoom range (50-400mm) provides versatile one-lens solution for landscapes, wildlife, and sports
+Compact and lightweight design at 7.2 inches and 1.18kg, smaller and lighter than traditional 100-400mm lenses
+Advanced VXD autofocus delivers fast, quiet, and precise focusing with excellent tracking for moving subjects
+Half-macro capability with 1:2 magnification at 50mm end for close-up shooting versatility
+Robust weather sealing and fluorine front coating protect against dust, moisture, and smudges in outdoor conditions
+Effective VC optical image stabilization enables handheld shooting at telephoto lengths and slower shutter speeds
Worth Knowing
−Variable aperture (f/4.5-6.3) becomes slower at telephoto end, limiting low-light performance compared to faster lenses
−Image stabilization (VC) not as effective as Nikon's VR system and lacks CIPA specification
−Tripod mount is sold separately as optional accessory, not included with lens
−Occasional autofocus hunting reported at 400mm, especially with fast-moving subjects approaching the lens

General

Brand
Tamron
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Aug 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 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) is Tamron's fifth zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount and covers a huge 8x zoom-range. The lens is incredibly compact with a length of just 183.4mm (7.2in) and a light weight of 1,155g (40.7oz). The 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC utilizes the VXD linear motor focus mechanism with class-leading speed and precision, enabling fast and accurate focusing from MOD to infinity. It has a full range of customizable functions, is thoroughly sealed against the elements and its tripod mount has an Arca-Swiss style interface.

Optics

Minimum Aperture
f/22-32
Lens Construction
24 elements in 18 groups
Special Elements
2x XLD, 3x LD, 1x GM, 1x Hybrid Aspherical
Min focal length
50 mm
Max focal length
400 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
50-400 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
Autofocus mode
Yes
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
25 cm01500

Autofocus

AF System
VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor
Maximum Magnification
1:2 (50-70mm), 1:4 (400mm)

Image stabilization

Type
VC (Vibration Compensation)
Modes
Standard, Panning, OFF (for Nikon Z-mount)

Build

Connections
USB Type-C port

Features

Zoom Ratio
8x
Zoom Ring Rotation
75 degrees
Zoom Lock
Yes
Customizable Functions
Yes
Firmware Updates
Yes via Tamron Lens Utility
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Physical

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
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
183.4 mm
Lens weight
1155 g