Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens

Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD: High-Performance Telephoto Zoom Lens

The Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens brings a new level of telephoto photography to Sony E-mount users. It’s perfect for capturing everything from wildlife and sports to landscapes. Its extensive zoom range allows for both close-ups and wide shots with ease. The lens features a Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive (VXD) autofocus system. It's fast, accurate, and quiet.

This lens consists of 25 elements in 16 groups. It includes elements that minimize color fringing and distortion. This means clearer, more vibrant photos. The aperture range, f/5-6.7, works well in various light settings, maintaining image quality.

It’s also built for tough conditions. The Vibration Compensation (VC) system prevents up to 5 stops of camera shake. This is great for shooting without a tripod. The lens is weather-sealed to handle different environments, from deserts to damp mornings. It also has a Flex Zoom Lock to keep the zoom fixed during shoots.

At 150mm, the minimum focus distance is 23.6 inches. This makes it great for detailed shots even in tight spaces. The lens’s 7-blade rounded diaphragm delivers smooth, pleasing bokeh, focusing attention on the main subject beautifully. This Tamron lens not only broadens your photographic capabilities but also enhances them with its solid construction and high-quality output.

Features:

• Compact Form Factor: Despite its impressive telephoto range, the Tamron 150-500mm maintains a compact and lightweight design, making it less cumbersome and more portable than typical lenses in its class.

• Enhanced Stability: Equipped with Tamron's latest Vibration Compensation technology, this lens provides up to 5 stops of image stabilization, ensuring sharp images even under challenging low-light conditions or when shooting handheld.

• Precision Autofocus: The inclusion of the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) autofocus motor allows for rapid, accurate, and virtually silent focusing, critical for capturing fleeting moments in wildlife and sports photography without disturbance.

• Optimal Image Quality: A sophisticated optical construction with 25 elements in 16 groups, including special low dispersion and aspherical elements, minimizes aberrations and maximizes clarity and color accuracy across the entire zoom range.

• Durable and Reliable: The lens features a weather-sealed construction, offering protection against dust and moisture and ensuring reliable performance in diverse environmental conditions.

• Versatile Zoom Control: The Flex Zoom Lock mechanism provides the ability to lock the zoom position at any point, preventing zoom creep during transport or when shooting at varying angles, enhancing the lens’s usability.

• Close Focusing Capability: Achieve closer framing and unique perspectives with a minimum focusing distance of 23.6 inches at the 150mm setting, adding versatility to the lens for both distant and near subjects.

Applications:

• Wildlife Photography: The expansive 150-500mm zoom range allows photographers to capture detailed images of animals in their natural habitat from a safe and respectful distance.

• Sports Photography: Fast and silent VXD autofocus makes this lens ideal for capturing high-speed action without missing a beat, perfect for everything from track and field to dynamic water sports.

• Bird Photography: The lens' reach and image stabilization enable sharp, clear photos of birds in flight or perched, even under challenging conditions.

• Landscape Photography: While primarily a telephoto lens, its ability to pull distant landscapes closer makes it a unique choice for capturing expansive scenes with dramatic compression effects.

• Event Photography: Useful in scenarios like concerts or festivals where the distance to the subject is variable, allowing for crisp images across a crowded venue.

• Astrophotography: The lens' long focal length and ability to manage low light scenes make it suitable for capturing celestial events like meteor showers or lunar landscapes.

• Focal Length: 150-500mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/5-6.7
• Minimum Aperture: f/22-32
• Optical Construction: 25 elements in 16 groups
• Image Stabilization: VC (Vibration Compensation)
• Autofocus: VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme Drive)
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 0.6m (23.6 inches) at 150mm, 1.8m (70.9 inches) at 500mm
• Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:3.1 at 150mm
• Filter Diameter: 95mm
• Dimensions: 209.6mm (8.3 inches) long, 93mm (3.7 inches) in diameter
• Weight: 1,430g (3.15 pounds)

• Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens
• Round Lens Hood
• Front Lens Cap
• Rear Lens Cap
• Arca-Type Tripod Foot
• Limited 6-Year Manufacturer Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens

• Is this lens compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras?

  Yes, it is designed specifically for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras but can also be used with APS-C models.

• What type of photography is this lens best suited for?

  It's ideal for wildlife, sports, and landscape photography, thanks to its wide 150-500mm zoom range.

• How does the Vibration Compensation help in photography?

  The VC system provides up to 5 stops of shake correction, enabling clearer shots in low light or at long focal lengths.

• Can this lens be used for macro photography?

  Yes, it offers tele-macro capabilities with a minimum focusing distance of 0.6m at 150mm.

• Is the autofocus system of this lens suitable for fast-moving subjects?

  Yes, the VXD autofocus system is fast, quiet, and accurate, perfect for tracking dynamic subjects.

• How does the weight of this lens compare to other telephoto lenses?

  It's relatively lightweight for its class, weighing only 1,430g, which enhances its portability.

• Is the Tamron 150-500mm lens weather-sealed?

  Yes, it has a dust- and moisture-resistant construction, suitable for use in various weather conditions.

• Can I update the firmware of this lens at home?

  Yes, it's compatible with Tamron Lens Utility Software for easy firmware updates and customization.

• What is the maximum magnification ratio of this lens?

  The maximum magnification ratio is 1:3.1 at 150mm.

• Does this lens come with a tripod mount?

  Yes, it includes an Arca-Type tripod foot for convenient mounting.