Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens for Full Frame Sony Mirrorless Camera

The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is a compact, high-performance super-telephoto zoom lens designed for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. It offers a powerful 500mm reach while maintaining a lightweight and portable design, making it an excellent choice for wildlife, sports, aviation, and landscape photography.

Equipped with Tamron’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor for fast and precise autofocus and VC (Vibration Compensation) stabilization, this lens ensures sharp, detailed images even when shooting handheld at long focal lengths.

Exceptional Optical Performance with Advanced Coatings

The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 lens features a specialized optical construction with 25 elements in 16 groups, including low dispersion (LD) and extra-low dispersion (XLD) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and enhance clarity. BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) coating significantly reduces flare and ghosting, ensuring high-contrast images even in bright or backlit conditions.

Versatile 150-500mm Zoom Range for Any Scenario

Whether capturing distant wildlife, fast-moving sports, or stunning landscapes, this lens offers a versatile 150-500mm focal range, covering everything from moderate telephoto to extreme super-telephoto. On an APS-C Sony camera, it provides an equivalent focal length of 225-750mm, making it even more powerful for long-range shots.

Fast & Precise Autofocus with VXD Technology

The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor delivers exceptionally fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance, making it ideal for tracking moving subjects in wildlife and sports photography. The focus mechanism ensures minimal breathing, which is a great advantage for videographers.

Vibration Compensation (VC) for Handheld Stability

Handheld telephoto shooting is made easier with Tamron’s Vibration Compensation (VC) system, which provides up to 4.5 stops of stabilization. The lens offers three VC modes:

• Mode 1: Standard stabilization for general use

• Mode 2: Panning mode for motion tracking

• Mode 3: Maximized stabilization for stationary subjects

This ensures sharp images even in low-light conditions or at slower shutter speeds.

Compact & Lightweight for a Super-Telephoto Lens

Despite its 500mm focal length, the Tamron 150-500mm lens remains relatively compact, with a retracted length of only 209.6mm (8.3 inches). The lightweight build (1.88kg / 4.1 lbs, including tripod mount) makes it easier to carry and shoot handheld compared to other super-telephoto lenses in its class.

Durability & Weather Resistance for Outdoor Photography

Built for rugged outdoor conditions, this lens features moisture-resistant construction to withstand dust, moisture, and light rain. The fluorine coating on the front element repels water, fingerprints, and smudges, ensuring easy maintenance and durability in the field.

Key Features & Benefits

• Powerful 150-500mm zoom range for versatile super-telephoto photography

• VXD linear motor autofocus for fast, precise, and silent focusing

• VC stabilization system (up to 4.5 stops) for sharp handheld shooting

• Advanced optical design with LD/XLD elements for minimal aberrations

• BBAR-G2 coating to reduce ghosting and flare

• Moisture-resistant construction for durability in outdoor environments

• Compact and lightweight design compared to competitors in the 500mm range

• Compatible with full-frame & APS-C Sony E-mount cameras