Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens Sony E-Mount
Key Features
- Full-Frame | f/5-6.7 to f/22-32
- Compact Ultra Telephoto Zoom
- VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor
- VC Image Stabilization with 3 Modes
- Low Dispersion and Aspherical Elements
- BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings
- Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
- Versatile ultra-telephoto zoom for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. This lens is optimized for full-frame and can also be used on APS-C cameras with an equivalent focal length range of 225-750mm.
- VC image stabilization facilitates shooting handheld at the 500mm ultra-telephoto position, with three modes: standard, panning, and framing priority.
- XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), LD (Low Dispersion), and GM (Glass-Molded Aspherical) elements greatly reduce color fringing, chromatic aberrations, and image distortion throughout the zoom range for improved clarity and color accuracy.
- BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating has been applied to lens elements to suppress internal reflections, flare, and ghosting to achieve greater contrast and color fidelity.
- Rotating Arca-type tripod mount with incorporated strap attachment loops.
- Switches redesigned for improved operability, plus Flex Zoom Lock mechanism to hold zoom position.
- Physical controls include a VC mode selection switch with three modes, an AF on/off switch, a VC on/off switch, and a focus limiter switch.
- Included lens hood is protected with flexible, shock-absorbing front rim to prevent cracks and damage.
- Zoom ring small 75° arc of rotation enables swift adjustment to the desired focal length with minimal movement.
- VXD Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive linear motor delivers impressively quiet, quick, and smooth focusing performance for both still and video applications.
- Designed and built with moisture-resistant construction for use in inclement conditions, plus a fluorine coating on the front lens element to protect against dust, dirt, and smearing.
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
The dynamic Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras is a compact and versatile super-telephoto zoom lens well suited to capture a wide array of subjects ranging from landscapes and birds to sports and wildlife photography. This lens is optimized for full-frame and can also be used on APS-C cameras with an equivalent focal length range of 225-750mm.