Tamron Di III A057 500mm
Its 150-500mm range on full-frame Nikon Z bodies, backed by VXD linear autofocus and VC stabilization, makes hand-held super-telephoto shooting possible in a relatively compact 1720g build. The 600mm close focus distance delivers a useful 1:3.1 magnification ratio, and the moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in the field. This lens fits wildlife and landscape enthusiasts seeking an affordable, travel-friendly zoom with solid optical performance.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 150 |
| Focal Length Max | 500 |
| Elements | 25 |
| Groups | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 6 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22-32 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 kg / 3.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 600 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III A057 500mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150-500mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 16-50mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22-32 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1720 | 615 | 726 | 655 | 116 | 369 |
| AF Type | VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor | HLA | STM | linear motor | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | telephoto | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III A057 500mm | 55 | 16 | 12.3 | 46.9 | 99.7 | 25 | 16.4 | 84.4 | 77.9 | 80.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 85.6 | 57.8 | 86.2 | 98.9 | 78.8 | 0 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.2 | 79.7 | 50.3 | 81.5 | 97 | 73.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 83 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.2 | 87.3 | 54.1 | 22.5 | 95.9 | 85.1 | 91.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.3 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.6 | 34.9 | 63.6 | 78.8 | 63.9 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.2 | 96.4 | 62.5 | 95.9 | 37.6 | 93.4 | 86.3 | 34 | 50.1 | 80.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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