Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm
Combining a 150-500mm reach with VXD linear motor autofocus and Vibration Compensation, this lens delivers sharp results for distant subjects on full-frame Sony E-mount bodies. Its 1:3.1 maximum magnification at 600mm minimum focus distance adds close-up versatility uncommon in this class, while weather sealing and Fluorine Coating support outdoor use. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a portable 1720g super-telephoto zoom without sacrificing stabilization or build quality.
Focal length 150-500mm
Aperture f/6.7
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1720 g
af type VXD linear motor
lens type zoom
60 Overall Score
Price £0
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Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 |
| Focal Length Max | 500 |
| Elements | 25 |
| Groups | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 |
| ED Elements | 0 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 Coating, Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/6.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/5 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 kg / 3.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD linear motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 600 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150-500mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.7 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 1720 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III A057 150-500mm | 98 | 50.7 | 15.7 | 54.2 | 94.5 | 50.9 | 84.2 | 53.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.1 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 69.6 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 80.6 | 85.4 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.4 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
