Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E Officially Announced

Tamron has officially announced the new 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD all-in-one zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. This lens offers a unique telephoto zoom range, covering normal to super-telephoto fields of view, making it an interesting alternative to traditional wide-angle to super-telephoto lenses and pure telephoto zooms. Its portable design, image stabilization, and durable build further reinforce its suitability as a travel companion.

Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens (Sony E) at B&H, Adorama.

Key Features

• Full-Frame | f/4.5-6.3 to f/22-32
• Compact Telephoto Zoom
• VXD Linear Motor Focus Mechanism
• Focus Set Button
• Zoom Lock Switch
• VC Image Stabilization
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm
• Moisture-Sealed Design, Fluorine Coating
• Tamron Lens Utility Connector Port
• 67mm Filter Thread

Designed for full-frame cameras, it also serves as a dedicated long-range option for APS-C cameras, providing an equivalent focal length range of 75-450mm. This zoom covers focal lengths from 50mm to 300mm, ideal for portraiture and sports, and complements a wide-angle prime lens for landscape and nature photographers seeking versatility at longer focal lengths.

The 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC responds to user feedback that the view angle is somewhat lacking at the wide end when using a 70-300mm zoom. Despite its extensive range, this lens maintains a compact size of just 150mm (5.9 inches) in length and a class-leading lightweight of 665g (23.5oz). Special lens elements effectively control aberrations, ensuring high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. Equipped with the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism, it delivers excellent quietness and agile autofocus performance. The VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism provides robust support for various shooting conditions.

At the 50mm wide end, the lens achieves a Minimum Object Distance (MOD) of 0.22m (8.7 inches), offering a remarkable maximum magnification ratio of 1:2. This feature enhances close-range shooting, allowing users to explore half-macro photography. The 67mm filter size is common to many TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras, adding convenience when carrying multiple lenses or just one during everyday excursions.

The 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC is packed with features to enhance the shooting experience, including Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, and a connector port for TAMRON’s dedicated Lens Utility™ software. This ultra multi-focal length zoom lens empowers users to enjoy serious photography in a user-friendly package, expanding the potential for creative expression and turning ordinary events into memorable shots.

Product Features

1. 1. Unique telephoto lens with 50mm at the wide endThe 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC surpasses the conventional wisdom of 300mm-class telephoto zoom lenses in the 70-300mm focal range by expanding the wide end to 50mm. Catering to this focal length expansion at the wide end instantly opens greater possibilities of photographic expression for users needing a wider focal length. Unlike the conventional 70-300mm lens, this lens starts at 50mm at the wide end and is equipped with the VC mechanism, obtains a truly high image quality within its class and maintains the widely appreciated compactness of earlier products achieving a class-leading compact size with a length of just 150mm (5.9in) and weight of 665g (23.5oz). The compact size also produces outstanding balance when paired with an APS-C camera^**, with the exceptional mobility that allows the user to concentrate on shooting. 
2. 2. Uncompromised optical performance throughout the entire 50-300mm zoom rangeThe optical construction of the 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC includes 19 elements in 14 groups and is optimized for high image quality across the entire zoom range. The generous and expert arrangement of special lens elements, including two XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and two LD (Low Dispersion) lens elements, efficiently controls chromatic and other aberrations. TAMRON’s BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating has been applied to suppress ghosting and flare, allowing the capture of fine details even in backlit situations. The combination delivers stunning clarity and contrast. Creative expression comes to life with uncompromising high resolution from the center to the corner of every image, while beautifully soft bokeh isolates the subject from the background for greater dramatic effect.  
3. 3. High-speed and high-precision AF with superb subject tracking performanceThe autofocus drive is equipped with TAMRON’s VXD linear motor focus mechanism. Users can easily lock in accurate focus from the MOD to infinity thanks to the high-speed and high-precision autofocus system. Additionally, focus tracking is extremely precise allowing users to accurately capture sudden subject movements. The linear motor also suppresses drive noise and vibrations during focusing, making it ideal shooting for both still photos and video in environments that demand quietness.  
4. 4. Amazing half-macro shooting with an MOD of 0.22m (8.7in) at the 50mm wide end and a magnification ratio of 1:2TAMRON’s 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC is capable of excellent close-range shooting performance. The MOD is 0.22m (8.7in) and the maximum magnification ratio is 1:2 at the 50mm wide end, meaning users can get exceptionally close to a subject to enjoy half-macro shooting. Even at the 300mm wide end, this new zoom attains an MOD of 0.9m (35.4in) with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.1. The extraordinary level of versatility lets users highlight the charm of subjects and capture unique compositions only possible with this lens.  
5. 5. Equipped with TAMRON’s proprietary VC mechanismThe multitalented new 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC is equipped with TAMRON’s proprietary VC mechanism. This effectively suppresses camera shake that tends to occur when shooting in the telephoto range, when capturing moving objects, or during close focusing, enabling stable results overall. When shooting with an APS-C camera, the full-frame equivalent focal length ranges from 75 to 450mm, and the VC mechanism is especially useful when shooting at the telephoto end. The VC also reduces the degradation of picture quality when shooting in conditions prone to camera shake, such as dimly lit interiors or low-light landscapes. Moreover, at focal lengths up to 100mm, AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies provide additional compensation with videography in mind.  
6. 6. Proprietary software tool TAMRON Lens Utility for lens function customization and firmware updates
7. 7. High convenience and operability
8. – 67mm filter size, same as most other TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras
   – Focus Set Button for assigning camera function and TAMRON Lens Utility function
   – Enhanced overall lens design for user-friendly operation
   – Zoom Lock mechanism
9. 8. Protective features (Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating)
10. 9. Compatible with many camera-onboard features and functions, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF