Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Canon 7084C018
Canon
33 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
82 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is widely praised as a versatile all-in-one zoom for Sony APS-C cameras. Users love the incredible 16.6x range, close focusing at the wide end, and solid image quality, though some note softness beyond 70-80mm and slow autofocus. The lens is heavier than typical crop-sensor lenses but still considered portable. A few verified buyers report issues with sharpness at the telephoto end and a stiff zoom ring, but the majority find it an excellent walk-around lens that replaces multiple primes and zooms.
Pros
- Incredible 16.6x zoom range
- Close focusing at wide end (semi-macro)
- Good image quality and color rendition
- Solid build with weather sealing
- Effective vibration compensation (VC)
Cons
- Softness beyond 70-80mm
- Slow autofocus compared to smaller zooms
- Heavy and bulky for APS-C
- Stiff zoom ring when zooming out
- Moderate distortion at both ends
Zoom range 12
Image quality 10
Autofocus speed 6
Build quality 8
Weight and size 7
Close focusing 5
Canon 7084C018
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
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Specifications
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Canon 7084C018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 105 mm |
| Elements | 19 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | — |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | — |
| Format | APS-C★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.62 kg★ | 1.07 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | — |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
Canon 7084C018
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (70th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (68th percentile)
- Below average build (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average macro (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Canon 7084C018
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.
