Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD
The XLD glass and USD autofocus motor deliver sharp, quiet performance across the 70-300mm range, complemented by effective VC stabilization for handheld shooting. Its lightweight 434g build and dual-format Di design make it a practical, portable option for both full-frame and APS-C Nikon DSLRs. This lens is best for budget-conscious travel photographers who need a versatile telephoto zoom without the bulk.
Focal length 70-300mm
Aperture f/4.5
Mount Nikon Z
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 435 g
af type RXD stepping motor
lens type telephoto
70 Overall Score
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 10 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | BBAR Broad-Brand Anti-Reflection Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | RXD stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 800 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 435 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | RXD stepping motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 RXD | 86.9 | 55.2 | 76.4 | 48.7 | 72.7 | 55.8 | 30 | 90.7 | 70.4 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 81.9 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.1 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.1 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.1 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.4 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.9 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 84.1 | 63.7 | 80.6 | 85.3 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.5 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.5 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.7 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
