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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E

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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E
Key Features
  • E-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format
  • Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/22
  • Low Dispersion Front Element
  • BBAR Broad-Brand Anti-Reflection Coating
With a dynamic telephoto zoom range and compact profile, the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E from Tamron provides a popular telephoto zoom range for the full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. This lens spans a useful short- to long-telephoto range and measures just 5.8" in length with a maximum diameter of 3", and it weighs just 1.2 pounds. It offers optical performance with aberration correction that delivers high image quality. Tamron's RXD stepping motor unit provides high-speed, high-precision, and quiet operation and also takes full advantage of in-camera features including Sony's Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF functions. The 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 is a highly-practical telephoto zoom lens that performs across a diverse range of shooting styles including sports and other athletic events, wildlife, portraits, and more.
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Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Overview

With a dynamic telephoto zoom range and compact profile, the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E from Tamron provides a popular telephoto zoom range for the full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. This lens spans a useful short- to long-telephoto range and measures just 5.8" in length with a maximum diameter of 3", and it weighs just 1.2 pounds. It offers optical performance with aberration correction that delivers high image quality. Tamron's RXD stepping motor unit provides high-speed, high-precision, and quiet operation and also takes full advantage of in-camera features including Sony's Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF functions. The 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 is a highly-practical telephoto zoom lens that performs across a diverse range of shooting styles including sports and other athletic events, wildlife, portraits, and more.

Versatile telephoto zoom is designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 105-450mm equivalent focal length range
RXD stepping motor unit provides high-speed, high-precision, and quiet operation that takes full advantage of in-camera features including Sony's Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF features plus direct manual focus
A high-strength aluminum-magnesium alloy and moisture-resistant construction benefits this lens' use in inclement conditions
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality
15 elements in 10 groups with a low dispersion front element
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:9.4 (WIDE) / 1:5.1 (TELE)
Compatible with in-camera shading, chromatic aberration, and distortion lens correction functions
Camera-based lens firmware updates
UPC: 725211470014

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Specs

Focal Length70 to 300mm
Maximum Aperturef/4.5 to 6.3
Minimum Aperturef/22 to 32
Lens MountSony E
Lens Format CoverageFull-Frame
Angle of View34° 21' to 8° 15'
Minimum Focus Distance31.5" / 0.8 m
Optical Design15 Elements in 10 Groups
Diaphragm Blades7, Rounded
Focus TypeAutofocus
Image StabilizationNo
Filter Size67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)5.8 x 3" / 148 x 77 mm
Weight1.2 lb / 545 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight2.03 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.3 x 5.9 x 5.6"

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Reviews

great lens

By En-Ting
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-07-01

i love it!

Images are visibly better than those taken with Sony 70-300

By Joseph
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-18

I sold my Sony OSS 70-300 lens because I wasn't satisfied with most of the images it produced on my Sony A7iii. Even when shooting at 1/320 or faster, the sharpness and resolution were often disappointing. So far I'm really impressed with my new Tamron 70-300. It costs less than half the price of the comparable Sony. More important, images are sharp, the colors pop and the bokeh is pleasing. Sure, I wish the lens had image stabilization, a side control button and a locking feature, but I don't miss the added weight of the Sony. The Tamron is incredibly light yet it still feels solid and smooth. In fact, because the lens is lighter and slightly narrower than the Sony, it's easier to pull from my bag and switch lenses on the fly. That means I'll reach for it more often. I had also considered the Tamron 70-180 2.8, which is a sweet lens and certainly better for low light or in situations where you want to limit depth of field. But in the end, I wanted the longer reach of the 70-300. Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. It's a nice complement to my Sony OSS 24-105 4.0, which is my primary lens, and Sony 16-35 4.0. I keep a Sony 35 mm prime 1.8 for low-light situations.

Lightweight zoom lens for sports.

By George
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-04-07

A high quality zoom lens for outdoor sports. Lightweight and fast focus. Very reasonable price.

Light weight travel gear

By Suchan
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-09

Light weight travel gear for landscape, portraiture, wildlife and birding! Paired with Sony A7C makes for a perfect compact telephoto zoom setup for hiking and travelling! Sharp, versatile and with a great reach using Sony camera feature like Clear Image Zoom which in combination with APSC crop mode effectively give a 2.25 times image zoom without much loss in image quality. This means my little Tamron 70-300 when paired with this compact full-frame camera can zoom up-to 675mm of telephoto range!! Just perfect!!!

Shipping was terrible

By Zachary
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-12-15

The product overall is fantastic, quality of the lens exceeded my expectations, and the packaging was excellent with plenty of bubble wrap. On the other hand Fed Ex took weeks to deliver. Luckily the product arrived before Christmas as a gift.

How can such a good lens be at this price?

By Christopher
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2021-11-17

Honestly after purchasing so many lenses that were over $1000 of dollars, it was hard to adjust my standards. I purchased this lens for a gift but, WOW! Very light and covers all the focal lengths for any situation. I'm honestly surprised how they made this lens within this price point. If you are looking for something light and covers most of the crucial focal lengths and want something entry-mid level lens. Here it is!

Great peace

By Dov
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-06-27

It's a good peace for a good price

I'm very Happy with this zoom lens...

By William
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-19

This zoom lens is very sharp and light...

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