Tamron is announcing the Nikon Z-mount and Canon RF-mount versions of their popular all-in-one APS-C zoom lens, the 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A2 VC VXD, are now available for pre-order. Originally released in 2021 for Sony and FUJIFILM, the lens’s monstrous focal range has a full-frame equivalence of 27-450mm in a compact form factor, making it a true all-day, everywhere lens for almost any scene.
The lenses differ slightly in their size and weight, with the Canon a hair smaller at 4.9” and 22 oz to the Nikon’s 5” and 22.4 oz. The Canon variant will also feature an AF/MF Switch and a VC (Vibration Compensation) ON/OFF Switch. Tamron’s Lens Utility software will provide support to both lenses for any firmware upgrades.
Both variants retain the same linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) for quiet and fast autofocus, along with Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism. The optical design will include special lens elements to maximize edge-to-edge performance, making this lens a high-end all-in-one zoom experience. A close-focus capability of 5.9" will give the lens a 1:2 reproduction ratio on the wide end for great close-up photographic opportunities, with a 1:4 reproduction ratio on the tele side.
The lenses also feature a moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coatings to repel oil and water, making them suitable for use outdoors, where their reach and feature-set will be particularly useful for wildlife, bird, and travel photography. For more information about the new lenses, including additional features, specs, and highlights, be sure to check out the detailed product pages of the new VXD lenses.
