Tamron AF 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens - Sony E-Mount APS-C (Black)

The Tamron AF 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Black Lens - Sony E-Mount (APS-C) is an all-in-one zoom lens from Tamron for Sony E mount, suited to travel. It has a 67mm filter thread, an aperture of f/3.5-6.3 and weighs 620g.

Key Features

• Best image quality in its class
• Remarkable Performance
• Reliable Design

The 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC VXD covers a wide zoom range from approximately 27mm to 450mm in full-frame equivalent focal length. The first APS-C mirrorless camera zoom lens in the world with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the lens delivers the benefits of a versatile all-in-one zoom lens ideal for an extensive array of photographic scenarios.

Its AF drive system uses TAMRON’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism for quietness and agile performance. The lens includes special lens elements arranged precisely to maintain high-resolution performance from edge-to-edge.

With a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.15m (5.9 in) at the 18mm wide end and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, this lens performs well when shooting up close.

The lens is equipped with TAMRON’s VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, reducing image blur caused by camera shake in low-light conditions or in the ultra-telephoto range at slower shutter speeds. The lens features a unified 67mm filter size.

16.6x All-in-One Zoom for APS-C

The 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC VXD is the world's first lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the greatest feature of this lens, covering wide-angle to an ultra-telephoto range. The full-frame equivalent focal length range is from 27mm to 450mm.

With this broad coverage, it empowers shooting in a wide variety of situations, including everyday life and travel snapshots, both wide-angle and dynamic ultra-telephoto landscape photography and macro photography.

Best-in-class, extremely fast and precise AF provided by VXD linear motor focus mechanism

The 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC VXD utilizes TAMRON's proprietary VXD linear motor focus mechanism. It achieves AF speed and precision that stand among the best of all all-in-one zoom lenses. Throughout its range, from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto, it provides precise AF shooting.

Excellent when tracking a moving subject in focus, it is ideal when photographing animals, aircraft, railways, and other moving subjects. It’s extremely quiet, and therefore perfectly suited for both still and video shooting in conditions that demand silent operation.

Close Focus and 1:2 Macro

With a MOD of 0.15m (5.9 in) at the 18mm wide end and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, the 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC VXD performs amazingly well when shooting up close compared to other all-in-one zoom lenses3.

It enables users to enjoy creative macro photography with highly blurred backgrounds, a feature unique to macro photography. As a pioneer in all-in-one zoom lenses, TAMRON demonstrates unmatched originality in close-up shots.

When shooting at the MOD of 0.15m / 5.9 in (at the wide end 18mm), the distance between the subject and the tip of lens is approximately 5mm (0.2 in). Use precaution so that the front element does not touch the subject when shooting at MOD.

Outstanding VC stabilization

Despite its compact size, the lens is equipped with TAMRON's proprietary VC mechanism. With or without image stabilization in the camera body, the VC included in this lens effectively mitigates camera shake that is likely to occur in low-light conditions indoors and at night. Furthermore, using AI technologies, the lens will choose the compensation characteristic for videography at focal lengths of 70mm or less.

Other Features

• Comfortably Compact
• User-friendly features (Moisture-Resistant Construction, Fluorine Coating, Zoom Lock switch)
• Compatible with many camera-specific features and functions, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF