Tamron has launched the 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, a mid-priced, stabilized telephoto zoom for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras.
The 50-300mm is designed to be extra versatile than the normal 70-300mm tele zoom, whereas remaining moderately light-weight and compact. The brand new lens is 150mm (5.9″) lengthy and 665g (23.5oz), making it 22% heavier than the corporate’s current (unstabilized) 70-300mm lens however solely 1mm longer. It is nearly half the burden of Tamron’s extra bold and costly 50-400mm lens.
The 50-300mm’s design makes use of 19 components organized in 14 teams, with two XLD extraordinarily low dispersion components and two LD low dispersion components to assist management chromatic aberration. The lens makes use of an inner focus design pushed by a voice coil linear motor and gives Tamron’s VC picture stabilization, although no determine is specified for its effectiveness.
The lens can be used as a 75-450mm equal lens (with consequent enhance in depth-of-field and discount in image-level mild seize) on APS-C cameras.
The 50-300mm can focus all the way down to 22cm (8.7″) on the vast finish of the zoom and 90cm (35.4″) on the lengthy finish, that means a replica ratio that rises from 1:2 to 1:3.1 as you zoom in.
Worth and availability
The 50-300mm is offered from June twenty seventh at a really useful worth of $799.
TAMRON pronounces a singular tele lens that zooms from 50mm
A category-leading light-weight 6x telephoto zoom lens 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Mannequin A069)
June 6, 2024, Commack, NY – Tamron pronounces the launch of the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Mannequin A069), a singular 6x telephoto zoom lens, beginning at 50mm on the vast finish for added versatility, for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras on June 27, 2024, at $799 USD / $1099 CAD.
TAMRON’s new 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC zoom supplies a large 50mm beginning choice in response to person suggestions that “the angle of view is considerably missing on the vast finish” when utilizing a 70-300mm zoom. Though it extends to 300mm on the telephoto finish, the 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC options an especially compact dimension with a size of simply 5.9” (150mm) and a class-leading mild weight1 of 23.5 oz (665g). As well as, the skilled association of particular lens components successfully controls aberrations and produces excessive picture high quality all through your complete 50-300mm zoom vary. The lens is supplied with the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism that delivers glorious quietness and agile autofocus efficiency, whereas the VC (Vibration Compensation) picture stabilization mechanism supplies highly effective assist for each facet of capturing. On the 50mm vast finish, the lens attains an MOD (Minimal Object Distance) of 8.7” (0.22m) for a outstanding most magnification ratio of 1:2. This supplies glorious close-range capturing efficiency that permits customers to totally benefit from the world of half-macro capturing. The 67mm filter dimension is frequent to many TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras for larger enjoyment and comfort when carrying a number of lenses — and even only one throughout on a regular basis excursions. The 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC is filled with options that assist an enriched capturing expertise, resembling Moisture-Resistant Building, Fluorine Coating, and the connector port for the devoted TAMRON Lens UtilityTM software program developed in-house by TAMRON. Flip atypical, on a regular basis occasions into memorable pictures. This Extremely Multi-Focal Size zoom lens empowers customers to get pleasure from critical images in a user-friendly package deal and expands the potential for inventive expression.
Product options:
1. Distinctive telephoto lens with 50mm on the vast finish
The 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC surpasses the traditional knowledge of 300mm-class telephoto zoom lenses within the 70-300mm focal vary by increasing the vast finish to 50mm. Catering to this focal size growth on the vast finish immediately opens larger prospects of photographic expression for customers needing a wider focal size. Not like the traditional 70-300mm lens, this lens begins at 50mm on the vast finish and is supplied with the VC mechanism, obtains a very excessive picture high quality inside its class and maintains the broadly appreciated compactness of earlier merchandise attaining a class-leading compact dimension with a size of simply 5.9” (150mm) and weight of 23.5 oz (665g). The compact dimension additionally produces excellent steadiness when paired with an APS-C camera2, offering distinctive mobility that permits the person to focus on capturing.
2. Uncompromised optical efficiency all through your complete 50-300mm zoom vary
The optical building of the 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC consists of 19 components in 14 teams and is optimized for prime picture high quality throughout your complete zoom vary. The beneficiant and skilled association of particular lens components, together with two XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) and two LD (Low Dispersion) lens components, effectively controls chromatic and different aberrations. TAMRON’s BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Technology 2) Coating has been utilized to suppress ghosting and flare, permitting the seize of wonderful particulars even in backlit conditions. The mix delivers beautiful readability and distinction. Artistic expression involves life with uncompromising excessive decision from the middle to the nook of each picture, whereas superbly mushy bokeh isolates the topic from the background for a larger dramatic impact.
3. Excessive-speed and high-precision AF with excellent subject-tracking efficiency
The autofocus drive is supplied with TAMRON’s VXD linear motor focus mechanism. Customers can simply lock in correct focus from the MOD to infinity because of the high-speed and excessive precision autofocus system. Moreover, focus monitoring is extraordinarily exact, permitting customers to precisely seize sudden topic actions. The linear motor additionally suppresses drive noise and vibrations throughout focusing, making it superb capturing for each nonetheless images and video in environments that demand quietness.
4. Wonderful half-macro capturing with an MOD of 0.22m (8.7”) on the 50mm vast finish and a magnification ratio of 1:2
TAMRON’s 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC is able to glorious close-range capturing efficiency. The MOD is 8.7” (0.22m) and the utmost magnification ratio is 1:2 on the 50mm vast finish, that means customers can get exceptionally near a topic to get pleasure from half-macro capturing. Even on the 300mm vast finish, this new zoom attains an MOD of 35.4” (0.9m) with a most magnification ratio of 1:3.1. The extraordinary degree of versatility lets customers spotlight the allure of topics and seize distinctive compositions solely doable with this lens.
5. Outfitted with TAMRON’s proprietary VC mechanism
The multitalented new 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 VC is supplied with TAMRON’s proprietary VC mechanism. This successfully suppresses digicam shake that tends to happen when capturing within the telephoto vary, when capturing transferring objects, or throughout shut focusing, enabling secure outcomes total. When capturing with an APS-C digicam, the full-frame equal focal size ranges from 75 to 450mm, and the VC mechanism is particularly helpful when capturing on the telephoto finish. The VC additionally reduces the degradation of image high quality when capturing in situations vulnerable to digicam shake, resembling dimly lit interiors or low-light landscapes. Furthermore, at focal lengths as much as 100mm, AI (Synthetic Intelligence) applied sciences present further compensation with videography in thoughts.
6. Proprietary software program device TAMRON Lens Utility for lens perform customization and firmware updates
7. Excessive comfort and operability
67mm filter dimension, similar as most different TAMRON lenses for mirrorless cameras
Focus Set Button for assigning digicam perform and TAMRON Lens Utility perform
Enhanced total lens design for user-friendly operation
Zoom Lock mechanism
8. Protecting options (Moisture-Resistant Building and Fluorine Coating)
9. Appropriate with many camera-onboard options and capabilities, together with Quick Hybrid AF and Eye AF
1 Amongst full-frame mirrorless suitable 300mm telephoto zoom lenses geared up with vibration compensation (As of Could 2024: TAMRON)2 Zoom vary when capturing with an APS-C digicam: a full-frame equal of 75-450mm
Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD specs
Principal specificationsLens typeZoom lensMax Format size35mm FFFocal length50–300 mmLens mountSony E, Sony FEApertureMaximum apertureF4.5–6.3Minimum apertureF22–32Aperture ringNoNumber of diaphragm blades9Aperture notesRounded diaphragmOpticsElements19Groups14Special components / coatings2 XLD, 2 LDFocusMinimum focus0.22 m (8.66″)Most magnification0.5×AutofocusYesMotor typeLinear MotorFocus methodInternalDistance scaleNoDoF scaleNoPhysicalWeight665 g (1.47 lb)Diameter78 mm (3.07″)Length150 mm (5.91″)SealingYesZoom methodRotary (extending)Energy zoomNoFilter thread67 mmHood suppliedYes
