Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD - Sony
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC Overview A sleek and versatile ultra-telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras is an ideal choice for photographing landscapes, wildlife, sports, portraiture, and more. Featuring an 8x zoom ratio that begins at 50mm, this remarkably compact and portable lens offers a length of just 7.2′′ making it the same size as conventional 100-400mm zoom lenses. Closeup Capabilities In addition to its ultra-telephoto capabilities, the lens is well-suited for macro photography as well. With a minimum focusing distance of just 9.8′′ at the 50mm end, the 50-400mm provides up to one-half life-size magnification for closeup shooting. Autofocus and Vibration Compensation The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism delivers fast, quiet, and precise autofocus. VC (Vibration Compensation) system reduces camera shake and facilitates shooting at longer focal lengths and slower shutter speeds. Updatable for Modern Times For staying up-to-date and customizing your lens for maximum performance, the lens features a USB Type-C connector port for Tamron Lens Utility software, which enables you to customize functions and update the firmware for the lens by using a computer. Intuitive Handling and Design Rapid zoom ring and zoom lock switch. Compatibility with many camera-specific features and functions, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF. Moisture-resistant design and fluorine coating to effectively repel dust, water droplets, fingerprints, and dirt. 67mm front filter size, the same as most other TAMRON mirrorless lenses, provides greater convenience when using multiple lenses together. Optional Arca-type accessory tripod mount for ease of use when using a tripod.
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC Overview A sleek and versatile ultra-telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras is an ideal choice for photographing landscapes, wildlife, sports, portraiture, and more. Featuring an 8x zoom ratio that begins at 50mm, this remarkably compact and portable lens offers a length of just 7.2′′ making it the same size as conventional 100-400mm zoom lenses. Closeup Capabilities In addition to its ultra-telephoto capabilities, the lens is well-suited for macro photography as well. With a minimum focusing distance of just 9.8′′ at the 50mm end, the 50-400mm provides up to one-half life-size magnification for closeup shooting. Autofocus and Vibration Compensation The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism delivers fast, quiet, and precise autofocus. VC (Vibration Compensation) system reduces camera shake and facilitates shooting at longer focal lengths and slower shutter speeds. Updatable for Modern Times For staying up-to-date and customizing your lens for maximum performance, the lens features a USB Type-C connector port for Tamron Lens Utility software, which enables you to customize functions and update the firmware for the lens by using a computer. Intuitive Handling and Design Rapid zoom ring and zoom lock switch. Compatibility with many camera-specific features and functions, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF. Moisture-resistant design and fluorine coating to effectively repel dust, water droplets, fingerprints, and dirt. 67mm front filter size, the same as most other TAMRON mirrorless lenses, provides greater convenience when using multiple lenses together. Optional Arca-type accessory tripod mount for ease of use when using a tripod.
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC Overview A sleek and versatile ultra-telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras is an ideal choice for photographing landscapes, wildlife, sports, portraiture, and more. Featuring an 8x zoom ratio that begins at 50mm, this remarkably compact and portable lens offers a length of just 7.2′′ making it the same size as conventional 100-400mm zoom lenses. Closeup Capabilities In addition to its ultra-telephoto capabilities, the lens is well-suited for macro photography as well. With a minimum focusing distance of just 9.8′′ at the 50mm end, the 50-400mm provides up to one-half life-size magnification for closeup shooting. Autofocus and Vibration Compensation The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism delivers fast, quiet, and precise autofocus. VC (Vibration Compensation) system reduces camera shake and facilitates shooting at longer focal lengths and slower shutter speeds. Updatable for Modern Times For staying up-to-date and customizing your lens for maximum performance, the lens features a USB Type-C connector port for Tamron Lens Utility software, which enables you to customize functions and update the firmware for the lens by using a computer. Intuitive Handling and Design Rapid zoom ring and zoom lock switch. Compatibility with many camera-specific features and functions, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF. Moisture-resistant design and fluorine coating to effectively repel dust, water droplets, fingerprints, and dirt. 67mm front filter size, the same as most other TAMRON mirrorless lenses, provides greater convenience when using multiple lenses together. Optional Arca-type accessory tripod mount for ease of use when using a tripod.
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC Overview A sleek and versatile ultra-telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras is an ideal choice for photographing landscapes, wildlife, sports, portraiture, and more. Featuring an 8x zoom ratio that begins at 50mm, this remarkably compact and portable lens offers a length of just 7.2′′ making it the same size as conventional 100-400mm zoom lenses. Closeup Capabilities In addition to its ultra-telephoto capabilities, the lens is well-suited for macro photography as well. With a minimum focusing distance of just 9.8′′ at the 50mm end, the 50-400mm provides up to one-half life-size magnification for closeup shooting. Autofocus and Vibration Compensation The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism delivers fast, quiet, and precise autofocus. VC (Vibration Compensation) system reduces camera shake and facilitates shooting at longer focal lengths and slower shutter speeds. Updatable for Modern Times For staying up-to-date and customizing your lens for maximum performance, the lens features a USB Type-C connector port for Tamron Lens Utility software, which enables you to customize functions and update the firmware for the lens by using a computer. Intuitive Handling and Design Rapid zoom ring and zoom lock switch. Compatibility with many camera-specific features and functions, including Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF. Moisture-resistant design and fluorine coating to effectively repel dust, water droplets, fingerprints, and dirt. 67mm front filter size, the same as most other TAMRON mirrorless lenses, provides greater convenience when using multiple lenses together. Optional Arca-type accessory tripod mount for ease of use when using a tripod.
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The lowest price for Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD - Sony right now is $1,275.00 at cccwarehouse.com.au, compared across 19 retailers.
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TAMRON 50-400 mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067), Lens for Sony E-Mount, A067S
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I purchased this lens because I'm a bit lazy and like the idea of going out and getting some decent landscape shots as well as zooming in for wildlife shots without having to change lenses. The 50 to 400mm range does a decent job of that.A few things I am not so fond of would include the need to use the lock button just to keep the lens from extending while you are walking and the vignetting that is very noticeable especially when capturing the sky in the corners of your image. I know this can be corrected in post and if Adobe gets around to adding this lens profile, it may be taken care of with the click of a button, but for now, it is a nuisance that I find disappointing. For this reason alone, I would probably return the lens except that I haven't found one ... MoreI purchased this lens because I'm a bit lazy and like the idea of going out and getting some decent landscape shots as well as zooming in for wildlife shots without having to change lenses. The 50 to 400mm range does a decent job of that.A few things I am not so fond of would include the need to use the lock button just to keep the lens from extending while you are walking and the vignetting that is very noticeable especially when capturing the sky in the corners of your image. I know this can be corrected in post and if Adobe gets around to adding this lens profile, it may be taken care of with the click of a button, but for now, it is a nuisance that I find disappointing. For this reason alone, I would probably return the lens except that I haven't found one with the same focal range in a comparable price range.This is a good lens for what it is, but it does have some unfortunate flaws.
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Best all around zoom lens that I own right now for my Sony A7IV. I purchased the compatible Tamron lens foot at another retailer before I received the lens here at B&H, was out of stock here. The lens is definitely light enough to go without one, but it's a nice option to have. Sharpness is top notch wide open throughout the zoom range, VC works flawlessly. I shot at 400mm at 1/30 with no issues at all! For low light indoors, I'm using a combo between the 70-180 and 28-75 G2.
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The image quality from the lens at all focal lengths is amazing, considering the price! I'm getting very sharp image, especially for close-up shots on my Sony a7C. It really is the best option for a normal to super tele lens in terms of quality to price ratio. HOWEVER, the color balance leaves a LOT to be desired. I'm correcting for a quite significant green cast in all images in Lightroom. I'd suggest bringing a gray-scale card with you at all times.
| Focal Length | 50-400mm |
| Angleof View (diagonal) | 46°48′-6°11′ (for full-frame mirrorless format) |
| Maximum Aperture | F4.5-6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22-32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 (circular diaphragm) |
TAMRON 50-400 mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067), Lens for Sony E-Mount, A067S
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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens Sony E Mount FE Full Fram
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Tamron 50-400 F4.5-6.3 DI III VC VXD Lens for Sony (International Ver.)
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I purchased this lens because I'm a bit lazy and like the idea of going out and getting some decent landscape shots as well as zooming in for wildlife shots without having to change lenses. The 50 to 400mm range does a decent job of that.A few things I am not so fond of would include the need to use the lock button just to keep the lens from extending while you are walking and the vignetting that is very noticeable especially when capturing the sky in the corners of your image. I know this can be corrected in post and if Adobe gets around to adding this lens profile, it may be taken care of with the click of a button, but for now, it is a nuisance that I find disappointing. For this reason alone, I would probably return the lens except that I haven't found one ... MoreI purchased this lens because I'm a bit lazy and like the idea of going out and getting some decent landscape shots as well as zooming in for wildlife shots without having to change lenses. The 50 to 400mm range does a decent job of that.A few things I am not so fond of would include the need to use the lock button just to keep the lens from extending while you are walking and the vignetting that is very noticeable especially when capturing the sky in the corners of your image. I know this can be corrected in post and if Adobe gets around to adding this lens profile, it may be taken care of with the click of a button, but for now, it is a nuisance that I find disappointing. For this reason alone, I would probably return the lens except that I haven't found one with the same focal range in a comparable price range.This is a good lens for what it is, but it does have some unfortunate flaws.
Best all around zoom lens that I own right now for my Sony A7IV. I purchased the compatible Tamron lens foot at another retailer before I received the lens here at B&H, was out of stock here. The lens is definitely light enough to go without one, but it's a nice option to have. Sharpness is top notch wide open throughout the zoom range, VC works flawlessly. I shot at 400mm at 1/30 with no issues at all! For low light indoors, I'm using a combo between the 70-180 and 28-75 G2.
The image quality from the lens at all focal lengths is amazing, considering the price! I'm getting very sharp image, especially for close-up shots on my Sony a7C. It really is the best option for a normal to super tele lens in terms of quality to price ratio. HOWEVER, the color balance leaves a LOT to be desired. I'm correcting for a quite significant green cast in all images in Lightroom. I'd suggest bringing a gray-scale card with you at all times.
I have no issues with the lens. The image quality is great. Good balance between length/weight and reach. It does not have a dedicated limit switch which I would prefer. But it does have a custom switch to which you can assign various functions. The problem is that the $1300 lens does not come with the required Connection Cable (sold separately). I am willing to spend a little money to purchase their cable but I can not find it anywhere. I always felt that Tamron provided excellent quality for price but not including the Connection Cable has really lowered my opinion of the company.
I tried out the Tamron 150-500 on my Sony A7 IV and really loved it, but the size and weight was too much. I pulled the trigger and purchased this new 50-400 and it fits the bill with quality, great VXD autofocus, range, weight and overall enjoyment to have on my camera now. VC in position #2 seems to work the best for me. I can shoot handheld at low shutter speeds 1/30 @ 400mm. The Tamron lens foot made for the old dslr 100-400 works perfectly for this lens. It's out of stock in many places though. My new lighter camera bag is now the awesome Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8, Tamron 17-28mm, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN, and this lens. I love TAMRON lenses!
This is overall, a great lens. Clearly a zoom is a compromise, but this is a great compromise. For mountain landscapes, I find the 50-400 range to be extremely useful. Wide angle just makes everything looks small and distant, and anything longer than 400mm is huge and heavy. Although this does weigh about 1.1 kg, that's actually very light for 400mm. It's not as sharp as a Sony 135mm GM, but nothing is. The price point is very reasonable, and I can without hesitation recommend this lens to photographers of all levels. Many of my portfolio shots are taken with this lens. Check the samples out here: https://www.pexels.com/@hugosykes/
If Tamron are producing such a high quality precision product, how come they can't make a product whose lens mount meets the tolerances required to fit the Sony body for which it is intended? Slots into body but despite using some quite extreme force will not rotate onto camera body. I gave up before I damaged my camera. It is interesting that there is almost no stock of this product currently in the UK (May 2023). I wonder if this high quality lens manufacturer isn't having a supply chain issue but an issue that they fluffed it, and released lenses that simply don't fit. Maybe with your camera you will be lucky? Maybe you're prepared to twist it so hard that it breaks the lens mount off your camera trying, or ends up welded onto your camera for life? But according ... MoreIf Tamron are producing such a high quality precision product, how come they can't make a product whose lens mount meets the tolerances required to fit the Sony body for which it is intended? Slots into body but despite using some quite extreme force will not rotate onto camera body. I gave up before I damaged my camera. It is interesting that there is almost no stock of this product currently in the UK (May 2023). I wonder if this high quality lens manufacturer isn't having a supply chain issue but an issue that they fluffed it, and released lenses that simply don't fit. Maybe with your camera you will be lucky? Maybe you're prepared to twist it so hard that it breaks the lens mount off your camera trying, or ends up welded onto your camera for life? But according to the YouTubers and Influencers it's a great lens!
I had a too-large collection of lenses including the Sony 70-300 and got this lens to replace that as well as several primes.On the plus side: especially after the firmware upgrade the focus is quick and spot on. The lens gives me tack sharp images through the entire focal length, although there is some vignetting which I should be taken care of by lens profiles once my lens/camera combo is available in DXO which should be any day now.With my 16-35, 24-105 and this 50-400, I'm pretty much covered for everything with just the three lenses.
Once used it on two shoots (nationally airing) so far, and it's a life-changer.Auto focus is very very accurate, and it seems to work very well with wide AF area, which can often confuse tele lenses (Sigma 150-600emount needed tap or zone, as it'd always pick the wrong thing to lock onto)Been using it on a second camera for interviews, and it feels like a bit of a joke being able to shoot at ~50mm for lots of it, but snap in to 400mm and isolate a mouth or eyes from 8' away. It's nuts to be able to do that with one lens.Haven't tested it's max focus speed yet, but so far it's been on 3-5/7 on the focus speed setting with FX6, and has 100% kept up.Macro aspect is a total bonus, didn't expect to benefit from that as much as I did. Totally adds to the one lens ... MoreOnce used it on two shoots (nationally airing) so far, and it's a life-changer.Auto focus is very very accurate, and it seems to work very well with wide AF area, which can often confuse tele lenses (Sigma 150-600emount needed tap or zone, as it'd always pick the wrong thing to lock onto)Been using it on a second camera for interviews, and it feels like a bit of a joke being able to shoot at ~50mm for lots of it, but snap in to 400mm and isolate a mouth or eyes from 8' away. It's nuts to be able to do that with one lens.Haven't tested it's max focus speed yet, but so far it's been on 3-5/7 on the focus speed setting with FX6, and has 100% kept up.Macro aspect is a total bonus, didn't expect to benefit from that as much as I did. Totally adds to the one lens shot options with this, makes run-and-gun doc shoots 2x as fast as having to lens swap to a macro, let alone a 400mm macro.Optical stabilizer works amazing for hand-held, but I'm exceptionally good at it, so might not save everyone, but I was able to nail 400mm shots real-time during a scene at a barber shop without the space or time to shoot on sticks. It's way way better than on the Sigma 150-600 e-mount, as it seems to let the image float more organically, and doesn't have a sharp jerk when you reach the end of it's optical movement. Totally usable shooting whales off a 21' boat, with a little gyro stab help from Gyroflow, which wasn't usable with the 150-600mm even at the same 400mm range or less.Biggest reason I hoped this would work so well is not having a huge risk to shoot without rails and lens support. I'd take it off when moving the camera, but it's rock solid if on sticks and only the FX6 body is on the plate. Makes run and gun use possible, without risking lens mounts and lens-contacts which are mission critical for AF to work.I'll update with any negatives if I find them, but so far it's easily 10/10 on all the points I bought it for, and it's over delivered with lots of extras! (like the macro, and great OS)Zero sharpness issues shooting 4K on FX6, flares are quite controlled and the hood works well, colours are great and match the sharp bright look of the Sigma 24-70/2.8 e mount very well.(Didn't buy from B&H, as it was on rebate for less within Canada, but posting here for the review)
Through the years I had several 100-400mm lenses, two Canons, two Sigmas, and also Tamron 150-500. This one is better than any of them in more than one way.The focal range 50-400 is really convenient, in many situations 50mm is just as useful as 400mm. The lens pretty sharp at all focal length, better than Sigmas that are sharp only at the very center. Contrast is very good, AF is reasonably fast, and image stabilization is good, though not exceptional, which can only be a problem for handheld video.The only negative I noticed so far was a strong flare when I caught the sun right above the frame. That was one picture out of hundreds I've taken, so it might be just something rare.
| Focal Length | 50-400mm |
| Angleof View (diagonal) | 46°48′-6°11′ (for full-frame mirrorless format) |
| Maximum Aperture | F4.5-6.3 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22-32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 (circular diaphragm) |
