Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VXD
An 8x zoom range from 50mm to 400mm in a single lens eliminates the need to swap optics, supported by a VXD linear motor for fast, quiet autofocus. Its 9.8-inch minimum focus distance at the wide end enables half-life-size macro magnification, adding close-up versatility uncommon in telephoto zooms. This lens is best for Sony E-mount shooters who need a single, travel-friendly solution for wildlife, sports, and detailed close-up work.
Focal length 50-400mm
Aperture f/4.5
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
af type VXD
lens type telephoto
56 Overall Score
Price ¥0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong macro (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong build (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average optical (19th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 400 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 249 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50-400mm | 18-50mm | 12-35mm | 85mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | - | 290 | 306 | 914 | 450 | 326 |
| AF Type | VXD | stepping motor | Autofocus | Hyper STM | Stepping Motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III VC 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 VXD | 53.8 | 58.2 | 69.6 | 77.7 | 18.5 | 58.6 | 96.5 | 42.5 | 80.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85 | 83.5 | 84.8 | 89.7 | 81.3 | 85.4 | 78.5 | 90.8 | 34.9 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 83.5 | 84.1 | 49.3 | 85.8 | 85.4 | 80.6 | 86.5 | 96.7 |
| Meike MIX Series 85mm F1.4 II Compare | 85 | 98.3 | 44 | 92.4 | 72.7 | 97.1 | 33.5 | 78.1 | 80.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 85 | 88.2 | 73.7 | 84 | 87.7 | 85.4 | 67.8 | 68.8 | 34.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 77.5 | 71 | 38.6 | 77.6 | 79.1 | 95.9 | 90.8 | 80.1 |
Usage Scores
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