Tamron Di III A057 500mm
Its 150-500mm range on full-frame Nikon Z bodies, backed by VXD linear autofocus and VC stabilization, makes hand-held super-telephoto shooting possible in a relatively compact 1720g build. The 600mm close focus distance delivers a useful 1:3.1 magnification ratio, and the moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in the field. This lens fits wildlife and landscape enthusiasts seeking an affordable, travel-friendly zoom with solid optical performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 150 |
| Focal Length Max | 500 |
| Elements | 25 |
| Groups | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 6 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22-32 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 kg / 3.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 600 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III A057 500mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150-500mm | 16-300mm | 16-85mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | 22-32 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon F | L-Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1720 | 615 | 59 | 413 | 515 | 298 |
| AF Type | VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor | HLA | AF-S | Autofocus | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III A057 500mm | 55.1 | 16.2 | 12.3 | 47.1 | 99.7 | 25.3 | 16.3 | 84.4 | 78 | 80.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55.1 | 86.4 | 57.6 | 86.7 | 98.9 | 79.6 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 55.1 | 77.8 | 98.5 | 59.9 | 64.2 | 79.6 | 81.2 | 94.2 | 88.1 | 92.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 55.1 | 80.6 | 73.5 | 71.5 | 91 | 74.2 | 0 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.1 | 77.8 | 45.8 | 32.9 | 79.2 | 79.6 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.3 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86.1 | 94.6 | 70.7 | 98.4 | 74.9 | 96.7 | 0 | 34 | 33.3 | 80.7 |
Price
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