Canon RF mount version of the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens
I love my Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (MSRP $699) as my go-to travel zoom, its 27-450 mm full-frame equivalent range covers everything from landscapes and portraits to the occasional bird or wildlife shot. The1:2 max magnification ratio is also great for close-up shots when needed. Until now, it was only available for Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts, but Tamron just announced it’s coming to Nikon Z and Canon RF APS-C cameras.
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di Key Specs
- 18-300mm Focal Range
- F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization
- Weather-sealed
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: APS-C / DX
- Sony E Mount
- 19 Elements in 5 Groups
- 7-blade Diaphragm
- Weight: 620g
- Diameter x Length: 76mm x 126
- Min Focus Distance: 0.15m
- Max Magnification: 0.5x
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The optics and most features stay the same across all mounts, with the RF version adding handy AF/MF and VC on/off switches right on the lens barrel. The other difference on the RF mount will be the slight difference in ff equivalent focal range: It is a 27-450mm for Nikon (1.5x crop) but a 29-480mm for Canon, thanks to 1.6x crop ratio of Canon's APS-C sensors.
For Canon RF-mount APS-C shooters, the Sigma 16-300 mm f/3.5–6.7 DC OS C is currently the only Real SuperZoom option
Release date and pricing of the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD RF and Z mount versions will be announced at a later date. The E-mount and X-mount versions of the lens are selling for $699.
Nikon APS-C shooters will be very happy with the Tamron 18-300mm as their only SuperZoom (barely) is the 18-140mm
Press Release:
TAMRON Announces Development of All-In-One Zoom Lens For Nikon Z Mount and CANON RF Mount
18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061)
One Lens That Covers Wide-Angle To Ultra-Telephoto-and Everything In Between!
April 22, 2025, Commack, NY – Tamron announces the development of all-in-one zoom lens, 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A[1] VC VXD (Model B061), for Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. Release date and pricing will be announced at a later date.
The 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) is an all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It was the world's first[2] lens to achieve a zoom ratio of 16.6x when it was released in 2021 for Sony E mount and FUJIFILM X mount. And now, it is being released for Nikon Z and CANON RF mounts.
The 16.6X zoom range lets you enjoy taking photos from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto without having to change lenses. With its 18mm wide to 300mm ultra-telephoto reach (450mm plus full-frame equivalent on crop sensor cameras)[3], it’s ideal for a wide range of scenes, including landscapes, snapshots, portraits, animals, and sports. What's more, thanks to its compact design, you can easily take it with you on vacation, backpacking, and hikes. The MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is 5.9” (0.15m) at its wide-angle end, and the maximum magnification ratio is 1:2, making it possible to capture impressive images that bring out the power and detail of the subject. In addition, it is equipped with the high-speed, high-precision linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) and TAMRON's original VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism, supporting comfortable and stable shooting. This all-in-one zoom lens makes photography more fun because you can use it in an unlimited number of situations. It’s so versatile, it will inspire you to push your creativity further and further.
Product Features
- Landscape, snapshots, portraits, animals, birds – an all-in-one zoom lens for all kinds of photography
- Best-in-class autofocus, VXD that’s fast and precise, great for bird and animal photography
- Maximum magnification ratio is 1:2, amazing for an all-in-one zoom lens
- Uncompromising optical performance throughout the entire zoom range
- TAMRON's proprietary VC supports telephoto and low-light shooting
- AF/MF switch and VC ON/OFF switch for Canon RF mount
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under license from Canon Inc.
[1] Di III-A: For APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras
[2] Among interchangeable zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of July 2021: TAMRON)
[3] Full-frame equivalent of 27-450mm for Nikon Z mount, and 28.8-480mm for CANON RF mount
