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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD E Mount Review

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Main Features

  • 150-500mm Focal Range
  • F5.0-6.7 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather-sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 1,724g / 3.79 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 93mm x 210mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.6m
  • Max Magnification: 0.32x
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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Overview


Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with E Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeVery Good
SportsVery Good
PortraitFair
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingFair
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroAverage

Reasons to Buy Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Weather-sealed
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar with Arca-Swiss type plate
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Zoom Lock
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
500mm reach great for Wildlife Photography
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CONs
Lens Extends while zooming
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Heavy
Pricey


Lens Mount

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.

Sony A7C Mark II with Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Lens Size
Sony A7C Mark II with the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Lens
Sony A7CR with Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Lens Size
Sony A7CR with the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Lens

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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Sony E Lens Mount


Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD is also available in Fujifilm X mount.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD has a maximum diameter of 93mm and total length of 210mm when not extended. It weighs 1724g / 60.8 oz.

Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD and Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS (Sony E mount) to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here.

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD vs Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Size and Weight

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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Size

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD has a filter thread of 82mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD:

  • 82mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 82mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 82mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD has a focal range of 150-500mm and 3.3X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 225 - 750mm.



Weather Sealings

The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR.

Optical Image Stabilization

The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Tripod Collar

With a total length of 210mm and a weight of 1724g, the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a Arca-Swiss type tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Arca-Swiss type Tripod Collar

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD MTF Charts

Below you can find the MTF chart of Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.


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MTF Chart of the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD
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MTF Chart of the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD

Zoom Method

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.32x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.6m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.32x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 VC: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS: 0.41x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 150mm, and a max aperture of f6.7 and minimum aperture of f32 at 500mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
150mm F5 F22
500mm F6.7 F32

Optical Formula

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD's optical formula consists of 25 elements in 16 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 XLD
  • 5 LD
  • 2 hybrid aspherical elements
  • BBAR-G2 coating

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Tamron-150-500mm-F5-6.7-Di-III-VC-VXD-FE-Mount-optical-structure.jpg
Optical Construction of the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD

Lens Hood

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

https://cameradecision.com/lenses/img/other/Tamron-150-500mm-F5-6.7-Di-III-VC-VXD-FE-Mount-hood.jpg
Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Lens Hood


Body Colour

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS S Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS S
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35mm FF 2,100 g / 4.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1,155 g / 2.54 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Lens Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS
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35mm FF 1,395 g / 3.07 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
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APS-C / DX 625 g / 1.38 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Alternatives in Sony E Mount
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Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS S Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS S
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35mm FF 2100 g / 4.62 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 150-500mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 3.3X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F5.0-6.7
Min Aperture F22-32
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 25
Optical Groups 16
Special Elements 1 XLD + 5 LD + 2 hybrid aspherical elements, BBAR-G2 coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.6m
Max Magnification 0.32X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Linear Motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1724g
Diameter 93mm
Length 210mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 82mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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