Tamron 150-500mm f / 5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E

The 150-500mm F5-6.7 is TAMRON's first ultra-zoom telephoto lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras that achieves a focal length of 500mm. Even when extended to the maximum focal length (500mm), the lens is still compact enough for convenient handheld shooting.
This lens allows users to enjoy shooting with consistent performance and high image quality in the telephoto realm. To make it possible to shoot handheld with a telephoto lens, this new lens is equipped with VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), a linear motor focusing mechanism that offers agile and quiet performance, and the VC (Compensation) mechanism. vibration) patented by TAMRON to provide high-performance image stabilization.
At the 150mm extreme, the lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.6m (23.6in) for stunning and spectacular close-ups.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
Handy 500mm full-frame lens that defies industry standards
The 150-500 F / 5-6.7 mm is just 209.6 mm (8.3 inches) long with a maximum diameter of 93 mm, an astonishingly compact size for a 500 mm telephoto lens designed for full-mirrorless cameras. frame. Even when extended to its maximum aperture of 500mm, the lens is still remarkably compact at just 283mm (11.1 inches). The zoom travel of the lens from 150 to 500 mm is achieved with a ring turn of just 75 degrees, less than a quarter of a turn. This feature allows quick adjustment, with minimal movement of the desired viewing angle, avoiding missed opportunities and facilitating intuitive composition. TAMRON's renowned VC stabilization mechanism also significantly improves optical performance by counteracting camera shake.
* For mirrorless APS-C format: The equivalent focal length is approximately 225-750mm.
High image quality despite its compact size
The optical construction features 25 elements in 16 groups. Special lens elements are employed including one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), five LD (Low Dispersion) and two hybrid aspherical lens elements that thoroughly control aberrations, including axial chromatic aberrations. This 150-500mm F / 5-6.7 telephoto lens is designed and built with a strong emphasis on compact size and ease of use, without compromising quality, so users can enjoy exceptionally high resolving power throughout the picture.
VXD AF motor offers a high speed, high precision and quiet mechanism
The 150-500mm F / 5-6.7 features the same acclaimed VXD linear motor focusing mechanism that was first introduced in the 70-180mm F / 2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056). This VXD mechanism offers extreme precision and high speed movement, and guarantees great responsiveness. Even when shooting at the extreme focal length of 500mm, this lens provides fast, comfortable and accurate focus at all shooting distances, from the furthest objects to the closest.
Focus tracking has been dramatically improved to make it easier to capture fast-moving subjects, such as sporting events, birds, or aviation photography. This ensures that we do not miss any key moments, whether for photos or videos. In addition, the linear motor also reduces transmission noise and vibrations produced during focusing (compared to a conventional transmission system), making it ideal for taking photos and videos in quiet environments.
The acclaimed Vibration Compensation provides us with excellent image stabilization.
The compact 150-500mm F / 5-6.7 is equipped with TAMRON's VC mechanism. The lens features a VC mode selection switch with three settings (Mode 1: Standard, Mode 2: Sweep Only, and Mode 3: Framing Priority) so that the stabilization mode that best suits the conditions is available. shooting. This functionality offers excellent image stabilization performance, enabling efficient reduction of image blur caused by camera shake.
Macro telephoto lens capable of focusing as low as 0.6m (23.6 inches)
The 150-500mm F5-6.7 has the ability to capture excellent close-ups of close subjects. The MOD (Minimum Focus Distance) is 0.6m (23.6 inches) at the 150mm end and 1.8m (70.9 inches) at the 500mm telephoto end. The maximum magnification ratio at 150mm is exceptionally high at 1: 3.1. Users can get great macro images of themes like flowers and insects while maintaining a reasonable shooting distance - more close to what it could be with any conventional telephoto lens.

• E-mount lens / full-frame format
• Equivalent to 225-750mm in APS-C cameras
• Aperture range: f / 5-6.7 to f / 22-32
• Aspherical and low dispersion elements
• Compatible with Eye AF and Fastr Hybrid AF of Sony cameras
• Fast and accurate VXD linear focus motor
• Optical construction of 25 elements in 16 groups
• 0.6m minimum focusing distance at wide angle (1.8m on tele)
• Dust and moisture sealed construction with fluorine coating on the front lens
• Integrated controls for focus system adjustment and image stabilization
• Includes Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount and lens hood