{"product_id":"tamron-18-300mm-f35-63-di-iii-a-vc-vxd-lens-for-sony-e","title":"Tamron 18-300mm f\/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Sony E","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTamron 18-300mm f\/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens (Sony E)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ultimate 16.6x All-in-One Travel Zoom for APS-C\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a traveler, hiker, or casual photographer who hates the bulk of carrying a heavy camera bag and the stress of constantly changing lenses in dusty environments, the \u003cstrong\u003eTamron 18-300mm f\/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed exactly for you. Engineered specifically for Sony’s APS-C mirrorless cameras (like the a6700, a6400, and ZV-E10), this lens delivers an unprecedented 16.6x optical zoom ratio, completely rewriting the rules for what an \"all-in-one\" travel lens can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the 1.5x crop factor of Sony APS-C sensors, this lens provides a staggering full-frame equivalent focal range of 27-450mm. You can stand in a single spot and capture a wide, sweeping landscape at 18mm, and then instantly zoom all the way in to capture frame-filling details of distant wildlife or architecture at 300mm. By incorporating Tamron's top-tier autofocus technology and powerful image stabilization, this single lens can effortlessly replace an entire bag of traditional zooms and primes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Lens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"One Lens\" Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 16.6x zoom range is incredibly liberating. From sprawling wide-angle establishing shots to tightly compressed super-telephoto wildlife portraits, you never have to miss a fleeting moment to swap glass on your camera body again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightning-Fast VXD Autofocus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historically, \"superzoom\" lenses suffered from painfully slow, noisy autofocus. Tamron solved this by equipping the 18-300mm with their premium VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor. The autofocus is blisteringly fast, highly accurate, and completely whisper-quiet, easily keeping up with erratic wildlife or fast-moving children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Vibration Compensation (VC):\u003c\/strong\u003e When zoomed all the way out to 300mm, the natural shake of your hands is heavily amplified. Tamron’s proprietary VC optical stabilization system irons out these tremors, ensuring your telephoto stills are tack-sharp and your handheld video remains steady. It even utilizes AI technology to choose the optimal stabilization characteristics for video recording at focal lengths of 70mm or less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurprising Half-Macro Capabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e This lens boasts a jaw-dropping minimum focusing distance of just 5.9 inches (0.15m) at the 18mm wide end. This yields a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 (0.5x half life-size). You can push the lens so close to your subject that it almost touches the front glass, creating incredibly dramatic, wide-angle macro shots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravel-Ready Durability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its massive focal range, the lens is built to withstand the rigors of travel. It features a moisture-resistant construction to protect against unpredictable weather, alongside a fluorine coating on the front element to repel water droplets, dirt, and oily fingerprints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandardized 67mm Filters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like almost all of Tamron's mirrorless lenses, the 18-300mm utilizes a standard 67mm front filter thread. If you own other Tamron Di III lenses, you can seamlessly share a single set of expensive circular polarizers or variable ND filters across your entire kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecification\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFocal Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18-300mm (approx. 27-450mm equivalent on full-frame)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/3.5 to f\/6.3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ef\/22 to f\/40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPS-C (Sony E-Mount)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19 Elements in 15 Groups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 Hybrid Aspherical, 4 LD (Low Dispersion) Elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImage Stabilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes (VC - Vibration Compensation)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutofocus Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Focus Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.9 in \/ 0.15 m (at 18mm) to 39 in \/ 0.99 m (at 300mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1:2 (0.5x at 18mm) \/ 1:4 (0.25x at 300mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Thread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e67 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (Diameter x Length)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.97 x 4.9 in \/ 75.5 x 125.6 mm (Retracted)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21.9 oz \/ 620 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThings to Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo achieve its incredibly vast 16.6x zoom range while remaining highly portable, the 18-300mm utilizes a \u003cstrong\u003evariable, relatively dark maximum aperture (f\/3.5 to f\/6.3)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Because the lens drops to f\/6.3 at the 300mm telephoto end, it lets in a relatively small amount of light. This means it is strictly a \"good weather\" lens for telephoto action. If you are shooting wildlife at dusk or indoor sports, you will need to push your camera's ISO higher to compensate for the darker aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, this lens utilizes a heavily \u003cstrong\u003eextending zoom barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e. While it measures a travel-friendly 4.9 inches when retracted for storage, the front of the lens physically telescopes outward significantly as you zoom toward the 300mm mark. If you are balancing the camera on a motorized video gimbal, you will need to be extremely mindful of this shifting center of gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, remember that this is an \u003cstrong\u003eAPS-C (crop-sensor) dedicated lens\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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