Tamron Di III VC AFA057S700 150-500mm
Delivering a 500mm reach with VXD linear motor autofocus and VC image stabilization, this lens enables sharp handheld shooting at extreme telephoto distances. Its optical design uses XLD, LD, and GM elements to suppress aberrations, while the rotating Arca-type tripod mount adds practical support for heavy use. This lens is best for wildlife and sports photographers on Sony E-mount who need a portable super-telephoto zoom without the flagship price.
Focal length 150-500mm
Aperture f/5
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1878 g
af type VXD
lens type telephoto
48 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average build (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (18th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 150 |
| Focal Length Max | 500 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | f/32 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.9 kg / 4.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 599 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III VC AFA057S700 150-500mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150-500mm | 17-28mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm | 28-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1878 | 450 | 260 | 320 | 495 | 420 |
| AF Type | VXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | linear motor | STM | SSM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III VC AFA057S700 150-500mm | 54.6 | 59.5 | 14 | 52.2 | 18.4 | 59.9 | 83.8 | 54.8 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 69.9 | 92.4 | 50.2 | 92.8 |
Usage Scores
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