Tamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD Full-Frame Lens Announced

Tamron has announced yet another full-frame Sony E-mount zoom lens and this time it’s the 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD lens.

The lens will be available for Sony E-mount and will retail for $899.00 US or £879 in the UK.

You can already pre-order the lens but it won’t start shipping until the end of August 2024.

The Tamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is yet another super versatile zoom lens from Tamron.

This lens covers a broad focal length range from 28mm wide-angle to 300mm telephoto with superior imaging performance. It achieves a zoom ratio of 10.7x with a length of just 5” (126mm) and weighs only 21.5 oz. (610g). 

The lens features 20 elements in 13 groups, including one XLD extra-low dispersion and one LD low dispersion element. It uses Tamron’s BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) coatings to help minimize ghosting and flare.

It makes use of Tamron’s “VXD” voice-coil linear motor and VC (Vibration Compensation) stabilization system to help you achieve pin sharp shots at 300mm and under low light conditions.

There’s a 9 blade circular diaphragm that delivers beautifully smooth bokeh and the minimum focusing distance is just 0.19m (7.5″) at the wide end and 0.99m (39″) at the tele end.

Like many of Tamron’s lenses you’ll find the popular 67mm filter thread size on this lens.

For greater protection when shooting outdoors, leak-resistant seals throughout the lens barrel help protect your equipment. Also, the Connector Port is the water-proofed USB Type-C variety.

For a quick feature overview I’d recommend watching this launch video from Tamron.

Key Specs

Lens Construction	20 elements in 13 groups
Angle of View	75°23′-8°15′ (for full-frame mirrorless format)
Number of Diaphragm Blades	9 (circular diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture	F22-40
Minimum Focusing Distance	0.19m (7.5in) (WIDE) / 0.99m (39in) (TELE)
Maximum Magnification Ratio	1:2.8 (WIDE) / 1:3.8 (TELE)
Filter Size	Φ67mm
Dimensions (Diameter × Length)	Φ77mm / 126mm
Weight	610g (21.5oz)
Edition Number	A074
Supplied Accessories	Flower-shaped hood, Front cap, Rear cap

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