Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Sony E

The Tamron 70-300mm Lens f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Sony E-mount cameras offers a versatile telephoto zoom range, making it suitable for various photography styles, including wildlife, sports, and portraiture.

Key Features

1. Compact and Lightweight Design:

   • Weighs 545g (19.2 oz) and measures 148mm (5.8″) in length, making it the world’s lightest and smallest full-frame telephoto zoom lens reaching 300mm.
   • Uses a high-strength aluminum-magnesium alloy mount to reduce weight without compromising durability.

2. Optical Performance:

   • 15 elements in 10 groups, including LD (Low Dispersion) elements to minimize chromatic aberration and improve sharpness.
   • BBAR coating reduces flare and ghosting.
   • Sharpness is excellent at 70mm–200mm, with slight softness at 300mm wide open (improves when stopped down to f/8).

3. Tamron 70-300mm Lens Autofocus System:

   • RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) motor provides fast, quiet, and accurate AF, suitable for both photos and video.
   • Compatible with Sony’s Eye AF, Fast Hybrid AF, and Direct Manual Focus (DMF).

4. Versatility:

   • Covers 70-300mm (full-frame) or 105-450mm equivalent on APS-C cameras, ideal for wildlife, sports, portraits, and landscapes.
   • Close-focus capability: 0.8m (70mm) and 1.5m (300mm), with a max magnification of 1:5.1 at 300mm.

5. Build and Handling:

   • Moisture-resistant construction with a fluorine-coated front element.
   • No optical stabilization (relies on Sony’s IBIS).
   • Minimal controls (no focus limiter or zoom lock).

Pros Tamron 70-300mm Lens

Pros:

• Extremely portable for a 300mm lens.
• Affordable (for Sony E-mount, though Nikon Z-mount costs more).
• Smooth bokeh and good aberration control.

Sample Use Cases

• Wildlife: The 300mm reach (450mm on APS-C) is great for distant subjects, though faster apertures would be ideal.
• Travel: Lightweight for handheld shooting, e.g., landscapes at 70mm or compressed scenes at 300mm.
• Portraits: Soft bokeh at 200–300mm, but f/6.3 requires good lighting.

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Verdict

The Tamron 70-300mm Lens f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD is a budget-friendly, ultra-portable telephoto zoom with impressive sharpness and AF for its size. It’s best suited for outdoor photography where light is ample, and its weight savings make it ideal for travel. However, the variable aperture and lack of stabilization may deter action or low-light shooters.