Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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Product Overview
Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC RXD is an APS-C all-in-one super-zoom lens for Sony E-mount and Fuji X-mount mirrorless systems. It boasts an industry-first 16.6x zoom ratio that allows APS-C shooters to enjoy a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 27 to 450 mm while being relatively compact and lightweight.
Another great feature that photographer will appreciate is the ability of this lens to focus extremely close: At minimum focus distance at the wide end, this lens has a working distance of 5mm, while achieving a 0.5x reproduction ratio. This combination allows the photographer to get right up to the subject and take macro photos with stunning visual effects.
Moreover, Tamron has endowed it with its VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear focus motors as well as VC (Vibration Compensation) optical image stabilization. As such, the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC RXD is versatile in somewhat difficult lighting conditions despite having a relatively small maximum aperture.
Other highlights include the 67mm filter size that Tamron uses in many other APS-C lenses, which is convenient. It also has a zoom lock switch.
Tamron promises good image quality, which is backed up by MTF charts that it has published. Upcoming third-party reviews will tell us how it compares to other super-zooms on the market today.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 60%
Pros
- Optically stabilized
- Zoom lock prevents zoom creep
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- All-in-one lenses tend to offer lower IQ
What external reviewers found
External score 76%
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Very good autofocus
- Fast AF
- F3.5-6.3 optics produce crisp photos
- Very good sharpness and smooth background blur when used at close distance
- Dust and splash protection
Cons
- Bulky and heavy
- F2.8 aperture is limited
- Zoom ring is very stiff
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External Reviews
pcmag[1]
Reviewer score 77% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD puts to bed the notion that an all-in-one zoom has to be one of low optical quality. Its optics net crisp photos and can blur backgrounds under the right conditions. Autofocus is quick enough for action shots, close-up macro work is doable.
Pros
- F3.5-6.3 optics produce crisp photos
- Excellent autofocus
- Dust and splash protection
Cons
- F2.8 aperture is limited
sonyalpha[2]
Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (750 euros) is the first APC mega zoom (16,6x – 27-450mm full frame equivalent) for Sony E mount. The lens extend massively and if you carry your camera around your neck the zoom will extend slowly due to its own weight hence a lock button. The Zoom ring is very stiff which make difficult any smooth zooming.
Pros
- Very good sharpness and smooth background blur when used at close distance
- Very good autofocus
- Fast AF
Cons
- Zoom ring is very stiff
- Bulky and heavy
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