Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens, Nikon Z

Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD lens, Nikon Z

The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is a goldmine for the traveller in terms of space, saving the space of many lenses if you can compromise on aperture. The zoom range of this beauty is 16.6 times that of a paperback. With a mini focusing distance of 15 centimetres, it brings Tamron's all-in-one philosophy to the world of mirrorless cameras. Fast and accurate autofocus, Tamron's VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor brings the best performance in its class, backed up by Vibration Compensation, an image stabilisation system that helps especially at the telephoto end. All in all, the zoom offers a cinema-quality focal length of 27-450mm on APS-C bodies. Image stabilisation uses a free-floating element controlled by two gyroscopes to comfortably correct for vertical and horizontal movements. Surprisingly for a device at this price, it also has weather protection. Despite its respectable focal length, it weighs just over a kilo.

Despite its respectable focal length, it weighs just over a kilo.

Key information

• focal length: 18-300mm (27mm-450mm with kinokoo conversion)
• Bayonet Nikon Z (APS-C)
• Aperture: f/3.5-6.3
• Minimum aperture f/22
• VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilizer
• Quiet and precise VXD motor (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive)
• Fast and accurate autofocus
• Weatherproof frame
• Compatible with Tamron Tap-In console
• Dimensions: 93 x 209.6 mm
• Weight: approx. 1 kg