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Product Description
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 lens has a focal length of 500mm on the telephoto end, yet it provides remarkably compact size and extremely high image quality throughout the entire zoom range. It lets users enjoy spontaneous shooting in the ultra-tele realm where conventional wisdom once dictated a tripod. The ultra-telephoto zoom is equipped with the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) precise and high-speed linear motor autofocus mechanism and Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism. At the 150mm end, this versatile Tamron 150-500mm offers an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.6m (23.6in) for powerful and dramatic close-ups
Since this Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 is very light weight, it allows you to work effortlessly and with great stability. In addition, its extraordinary manoeuvrability lets you use it freehand, even when you photograph birds in flight or a polar bear from a boat under the situation that you can’t use a tripod or have any kind of support to stabilize yourself. Its manoeuvrability allows you to set off lightly, covering the whole range of photographic possibilities. Zooming in, filming, shooting close-ups or distant shots... all without a tripod. Never worry about long hikes or plane trips as well. Your camera bag will now be light, and you won’t need any other lenses. That’s why the weight of your baggage will always remain contained.
Thanks to the fast and precise autofocus, the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 delivers sharp, precise, and detailed images under various shooting conditions. That means you will not miss any shots with no problem, such as following a bird coming at you from the front at high speed or a moving fox. Another strong point is its quietness: You can shoot videos without disturbing noise or photograph fearful animals in absolute silence. Combined with a Nikon mirrorless camera, you benefit from increased stabilization and detection of subjects such as vehicles, humans, and animals. For the latter two, tracking by eye brings a significant advantage.
A compact full-frame 500mm lens that defies old-fashioned thinking
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 is just 212.3mm (8.4in) long with a maximum diameter of 93mm, an astoundingly compact size for a 500mm-class ultra-telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Even when extended to the 500mm telephoto end, the lens is still remarkably compact at only about 287.3mm (11.3in).
Remarkable image quality
The optical construction features 25 elements in 16 groups. The generous and effective use of special lens elements including one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), five LD (Low Dispersion), and two Hybrid Aspherical lens elements thoroughly controls aberrations, including axial chromatic aberrations, so users can enjoy exceptionally high resolving power across the entire image from edge-to-edge.
VXD AF motor provides high speed, high precision, and excellent quietness
The Tamron 50-500mm F5-6.7 features VXD linear motor autofocus mechanism. VXD delivers high-speed and high-precision movement and ensures responsive performance. Even when shooting at 500mm, the lens provides fast and accurate focusing from near to far. Also, the high-performance focus tracking allows successful capture of fast-moving subjects. Superbly quiet, the linear motor also reduces drive noise and vibrations produced during focusing (as compared to a conventional drive system), making it ideal for shooting both still photos and video in low-noise environments.
Tamron’s highly acclaimed VC provides excellent image stabilization
This compact Tamron 150-500mm is equipped with Tamron’s VC mechanism to deliver excellent image stabilization performance, thereby efficiently reducing image blur caused by camera shake. This functionality supports handheld shooting of scenes in low light, such as evening and indoor,
without the use of a tripod.
Telephoto-macro feature unlocks exciting close-range shooting experiences
The Tamron 150-500mm offers excellent close-up shooting capabilities for an ultra-telephoto lens. The MOD is 0.6m (23.6in) at the 150mm end and 1.8m (70.9in) at the 500mm telephoto end. The maximum magnification ratio at 150mm is extremely high at 1:3.1.Users can shoot powerful telephoto-macro images of subjects while maintaining a reasonable shooting distance.
Additional features for greater convenience
- Lens hood with flexible, protective front portion
- The arc of rotation of the zoom ring is only 75°
- Flex Zoom Lock mechanism to support greater usability
- Switch designed for ease of operation and handling
- Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount with strap attachment holes included
- Equipped with a “Linear / Non-linear” switch that is handy when focusing manually
Sample images using the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7
419mm | 1/1000sec | at F6.3 | ISO 200 | Nikon Z9
165mm | 1/1250sec | at F6.3 | ISO 800 | Nikon Z7
150mm | 1/1000sec | at F7.1 | ISO 640 | Nikon Z8
500mm | 1/2500sec | at F6.7 | ISO 400 | Nikon Z9
172mm | 1/8000sec | at F6.3 | ISO 800 | Nikon Z9
