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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD

85.3 Wildlife/Sports Score
28-300mmf/4Sony EISWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Covering 28–300mm on full-frame Sony E, the 610g lens combines VXD autofocus and VC stabilization for sharp handheld shots across its 10.7x zoom range. It focuses down to 0.19m for 1:2.8 macro work, and its fluorine coating plus moisture-resistant construction handle tough conditions. This lens suits travel photographers and macro shooters needing a single, portable solution for wide landscapes, compressed telephoto details, and close-up subjects.

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Price $280
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Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD lens

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Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 OSD M 1:2 35mm

66.6 Wildlife/Sports Score
35mmf/2.8Sony EWeather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

Its standout feature is the 1:2 half-life-size macro capability with a 5.9-inch minimum focus distance, combined with a weather-sealed build and an OSD stepping motor for silent autofocus. The optical design, incorporating one LD and one molded glass aspherical element with BBAR coating, delivers sharp, high-contrast images while maintaining a compact, 812g form factor. This lens is best for close-up product and detail photographers who need a versatile 35mm prime with true macro functionality on a full-frame Sony E-mount system.

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Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 35mm lens
Price $199
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