Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras Black
Original price was: $1,299.00.$1,199.00Current price is: $1,199.00.
Price: $1,299.00 - $1,199.00
(as of Jan 13, 2025 01:39:48 UTC – Details)
The Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) is the unprecedented, next-level ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Featuring a stunning 8x zoom ratio, it provides a wide range of focal lengths that covers the standard 50mm and stretches all the way to 400mm ultra-telephoto to offer an unmatched level of versatility. With of its wide 50mm starting focal length, full-body shots of subjects like wildlife can be captured together with the surrounding background. The wider end of this unique mirrorless zoom lens is particularly useful for side-line sports, animals and other subjects that move closer as you are shooting, allowing you to continue photographing without the need to change lenses. Despite its high resolving power throughout the entire 8X zoom range and extraordinary reach, the 50-400mm is incredibly compact with a length of just 7.2″ and a light weight of 40.7 oz. For superb results in a broad variety of situations, the 50-400mm is equipped with TAMRON’s VXD linear motor focus mechanism and proprietary VC image stabilization mechanism. These features combine with others to make it is possible to capture sharp images even when shooting wild birds and fast-moving sports action. Users can enjoy the world of half-macro photography with excellent close-up shooting capabilities. The MOD is a scant 9.8″ at the 50mm end, and the maximum magnification ratio is 1:2. Users can customize certain functions and update the firmware via the Connector Port by using the dedicated TAMRON Lens UtilityTM. For this new zoom, TAMRON Lens Utility offers a new “Focus Limiter” function.
8X zoom range covers 50mm standard focal length up to 400mm at the ultra-telephoto
Outstanding image quality throughout the entire 50-400mm zoom range
High-speed, high-precision VXD AF means you’ll never miss another photo opportunity
Half-macro photography with magnification ratio of 1:2 at the 50mm end
Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating
Advanced BBAR-G2 Coating suppresses reflections on element surfaces to minimize unwanted flare and ghosting
Only Tamron lenses imported officially by Tamron USA, Inc. and distributed by authorized Tamron USA, Inc. dealers carry a Six-Year Limited USA warranty
Customers say
Customers appreciate the camera lens’ image quality, sharpness, and value for money. They find it great for stills with nice bokeh and the build quality solid. The versatility and weight are also appreciated. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the focus speed.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
13 reviews for Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras Black
Add a review
Related Products
Original price was: $1,299.00.$1,199.00Current price is: $1,199.00.
Larry –
Best Intro Zoom Lens
This was my first “big” lens purchase, in all aspects including: cost, size, and focal length!Cost: I purchased this lens when it was right around $1200. When looking at this lens I was also considering a Tamron 70-300mm, Sony 70-200mm, and Tamron 150-500mm. Ultimately, the Sony was out of budget and didn’t give me the “wow factor” at its price. At a $800 price difference at the time, Tamron won the battle.Focal length: What made me choose this one was that additional 20mm difference from the Tamron 70-300mm (150-500mm was too far of a length for my needs). I didn’t want to always have to switch from this lens to my 24-70mm, when I mostly shoot around 50mm. Yes, sometimes this seems a little too close, but for landscape, it’s perfect (see photos).Size: A bit clunky at times, but is on the lighter size when considering how large it is. I’ve used the 60-600mm from Sigma, and man is that thing H E A V Y. This is the perfect weight (all things considered) for hiking it around and taking photos without feeling like you’re training for a marathon.Quality: From the structural stand point, this lens if very sturdy. Adjustment rings are smooth (for photography, not so much from a videography stand point) and structurally feels great. From an image perspective, I was surprised at the quality of the images and how quick it was to focus (at certain lengths). When I was near the 400mm length, I found it 60/40, 60 being in focus, but that issue came up during high movement when trying to follow a subject (car photo). Otherwise, the lens is quick to focus and produces great images. For reference, all my photos are taken on an a6400.Conclusion: If you’re considering getting a variable zoom lens, this should definitely be on your consideration list, especially at its price point. No complaints here from purchasing it almost 6 months ago.
Darrell B –
A Wonderful Zoom Range
Edit on 3/1/23: In response to another review, I’d like to add that the Tamron lens I purchased has excellent image quality in all shooting modes right out of the box. Also, it included the latest firmware as well. No changes were necessary. You can shoot in any mode with confidence.———-The 50-400mm range of this lens is unprecedented, so far as I know. For many purposes I now have to carry only this single lens which makes me very happy. Also, this is an excellent choice if you have a high megapixel camera. Very sharp at all focal lengths at 61 megapixels. Build is very good, focus is quick, and the built-in stabilization is excellent. It has a 3 position customizable switch, takes a 67mm filter, and isn’t too long or too heavy. This is a wonderful lens for the money. I’d buy it again in a heart-beat.
James A –
Fantastic Lens for the Price
I love this lens. I had moderate expectations for it but it beat every one of them. The images are very sharp, even when handheld at max zoom. I wouldn’t use it for sports photography as the autofocus can be a bit slow in situations like that, but for my uses it works perfectly. It’s a good catch all lens when hiking and travelling.Bonus points for having firmware that uses a USB-C cable instead of some proprietary dock. The weather sealing is nice too.
Peter Nguyen –
Good focal ranges, slow auto focus compared to Sony native lenses.
Good focal ranges but auto focus was not fast enough for video.
Rob –
Loving my first 3rs party experiment
This is the first 3rd party lens I have tried in the e/fe universe. Very glad I gave it a chance. Good compression at higher zoom, unbelievable near-macro capability, and very nice bokeh from one end to the other if I do my part in constructing the shot.Not many lenses can give me frame-filling closeups of a single, tiny flower and also reach one end to the other of a football pitch. My copy is dead sharp.Was a bit slow in focus tracking out-of-the-box, but a firmware update improved that greatly with little fuss.The only way I could complain about this one is that itâs a bit slow for low-light, but I knew that going in. The smaller size, weight and price tag are well worth that trade off, and the odd 50-400 range is really dang convenient while walking around or traveling
DifferentMe –
What a Surprise !
I am an avid photographer, for the “Dawn of the digital age” LOL , but I find my income from a different field.The lese I bought for myself, my own money etc.Tested it on Sony A7IV, in different condition, including a very long concert photo shoot in a concert hall (Orchestra), where I shot it all with this one lens (So all the “wrong” things for this lens: low light, short and long focal length, wide shots and distance portraits). I put the lense on manual mode, with Auto ISO. I actually could have left it at Shutter priority, as that is all I really needed.Personally I know I like a lens, when it disappears from my mind. When I stop even checking “was it able to stabilize the image at 1/40 @ 400mm ? ” , or “was the focus good enough?” . when the only thing I had to do was to compose and decide what shatter speed was right for the shot I was using.Yes – ISO went up (heck I have a perfect portrait, of a friend across the entire concert hall, at recess, ISO went to 51200, shutter speed 1/60 with the A7IV and a bit noise reduction do you really care ? )Post processing was the best surprise: Images sharp, the combo of camera IS & Lens IS, just nailed it in low light, and this lens just meant to work with the A7IV auto focus.Maybe I got a good copy, but usually I am not that lucky. This is just a really good lens for the Sony.Thanks
Harold –
They need improve to sport
Not good for a sport and fast moving.
keith h. schroder –
unexpectedly sharp
very sharp at the long end where I need it. quick autofocus. works very well with my sony a7rv, which needs a lens capable of high resolution. likely a good travel lens, though a little large for carrying around. I plan to add the tripod ring, which it does not come with.
Mac –
Absolutely in love with this lens, it’s so much lighter than my Mark ii, 100-400 Canon lens. I’m super happy how sharp my images look and again, just how much lighter it is to use. Only caveat would be the digital manual focus, this takes practice and it doesn’t have the same manual friction feeling you would with manual focus lenses. But otherwise, super sharp, fast focus, quiet and light!
Amazon Customer –
On April 8th, I successfully used this lens to take eclipse shots. I wish it wasn’t so cloudy that day in Prescott. Many people admired the lens, they couldn’t believe how compact it is for what it offers.
Dimitri –
Fantastic lens I also picked up the Tamron 12mmx28mm but literally have yet to take this lens off my camera yet(Sony A7 4)… Great range super crisp, but if heft to it but it doesn’t bother me. Highly recommend.
QuietTrails –
Defective lens. Grey market dealer. according to Tamron USA. Failed to update firmware, focussing was abysmal.
Hailei J. –
with the range, image quality and price, it is best lens I have purchased