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Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD

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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%
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%
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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External Reviews

digitalpicture[1]

Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from digitalpicture have found:
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.
Pros
  • Low price
  • Low distortion at 70mm
  • Good image quality
  • Long-term warranty
Cons
  • No lens case included in box

pcmag[2]

Reviewer score 65% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from pcmag have found:
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.
Pros
  • Excellent center sharpness
  • Excellent in-camera corrections
  • Dust and splash protection
Cons
  • Lacks optical stabilization
  • No telephoto zoom

sonyalpha[3]

Reviewer score 64% (normalized by Neofiliac)
Reviewers from sonyalpha have found:
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.
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)

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References

  1. ^ Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens Review. [digitalpicture].
  2. ^ Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Review. [pcmag].
  3. ^ Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. [sonyalpha].

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