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Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Full-Frame Lens (2020)

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Product Overview

Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens for the E-mount mirrorless system. It shares a similar dimensions with the 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III, trading 2/3 to 4/3 stops of maximum aperture for an extra 120mm of focal range.
Tamron promises aberration-suppression and flare-resistance that makes this lens a compelling option for enthusiasts. Its compact size means that it balances well even on Sony's APS-C cameras, with which it delivers a maximum reach of 450mm full-frame equivalent.
Like all Tamron E-mount lenses, a common 67mm filter thread is chosen.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 60% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Very useful focal range
  • Weather-sealed
  • Well corrected
Cons
  • Dark and variable maximum aperture
  • External zoom without zoom lock
  • Not the best build quality
  • Not the sharpest

What external reviewers found***

External score 68% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good image quality
  • Excellent center sharpness
  • Excellent in-camera corrections
  • Very good results in term of background blur smoothness and color rendition in video, very nice rendering for portraits
  • Low price
  • Dust and splash protection
Cons
  • Lacks optical stabilization
  • No telephoto zoom
  • No lens case included in box
  • Less good ergonomics (no button on the lens)
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Specifications

Construction

Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Telephoto Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Material
Magnesium alloy
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
15 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
10 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 low-dispersion element, BBAR coating groups

Dimensions

Filter Diameter
67 mm / 2.64 in
Size | Diameter
77 mm / 3.03 in
Size | Length
148 mm / 5.83 in
Weight
545 g / 19.26 oz

Function

Angle Of View
34.4° Diagonal | 28.8° Horizontal | 19.5° Vertical (wide) ~ 8.3° Diagonal | 6.9° Horizontal | 4.6° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/4.5–6.3 ~ f/22–32
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
70 mm ~ 300 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
No
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom

Performance

Max Magnification
0.11x
Min Focus Distance
800 mm / 31.50 in

Production

Accessory
Lens hood included
Debut
2020-09-25
Model Name
A047
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External Reviews

sonyalpha[1]

Reviewer score 64%
Reviewers from sonyalpha have found the following***:
The Tamron 70-300 F4.5-56.3 Di III RXD is a very good telephoto lens for a A7c or A7III. On a 24Mpix camera it will be excellent at al focal lengths, all that for a light weight (545g) and a small price (700 euros) Performances are better than the Sony FE70-300mm f/4. 5-5.6 G OSS in term of background blur, AF and sharpness for half the price and 33% less weight.
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Pros
  • Very good results in term of background blur smoothness and color rendition in video, very nice rendering for portraits
  • Very low distorsion and flare resistance (good but not excellent) between the Tamron and the Sony
Cons
  • Small aperture (F4.5-6.3) combined with the big focal length means you will need to keep a high shutter speed and will climb quickly in the ISO and AF in low light will be more difficult than with a F2.8 zoom
  • Less good ergonomics (no button on the lens)

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 65%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is a good performer in the central area of the frame. Results are very soft as you look away from the middle of your image. If you use an APS-C model without IBIS, you'll want a lens with an optical stabilization system.
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Pros
  • Excellent center sharpness
  • Excellent in-camera corrections
  • Dust and splash protection
Cons
  • Lacks optical stabilization
  • No telephoto zoom

digitalpicture[3]

Reviewer score 76%
Reviewers from digitalpicture have found the following***:
The Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens is compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras. The Sony lens has a higher maximum magnification (0.31x vs. 0.20x) Despite being a record-setting model, this lens remains a good performer.
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Pros
  • Low price
  • Low distortion at 70mm
  • Good image quality
  • Long-term warranty
Cons
  • No lens case included in box

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References

  1. ^ Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. [sonyalpha]. https://sonyalpha.blog/2020/10/24/tamron-70-300mm-f4-5-6-3-di-iii-rxd/. 2020-10-24. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
  2. ^ Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tamron-70-300mm-f45-63-di-iii-rxd. 2020-12-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  3. ^ Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-70-300mm-f-4.5-6.3-Di-III-RXD-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-27.

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