Anyone using Sony full-frame or APS-C E-mount mirrorless cameras should take note: Tamron’s latest glass is a strong candidate for the one lens to rule them all (when you don’t want to carry the whole kit, anyway). It’s compact and lightweight yet offering superb performance throughout the whole range of focal lengths.
The Tamron 28–300mm f/4–7.1 Di III VC VXD (model A074) will be available August 29th, 2024.
Tamron crafted some of the first “all-in-one” lenses ever made, and it’s clearly a legacy they cherish. The 10.7x zoom range of this one covers an enormous variety of needs—see illustrative FOV images, below—and still manages to pack a fairly bright aperture in a portable frame: 21.5 ounces, 5 inches long. (f/7.1 may not seem super impressive, but at 300mm you’re going to get some very decent bokeh control.)
A high-speed VXD linear motor autofocus system (Tamron’s top-class type) and proprietary VC (vibration control) mechanism will enable you to out-draw the scenery and capture the images you’ve dreamed of capturing, from broad, breathtaking landscapes to owls peering serenely from dusky treetops and everything in between. The minimum focusing distance is only 7.5 inches at the wide end, for a maximum magnification of 1:2.8. Plus, the 28–300mm is compatible with the Tamron Lens Utility, so updates will be possible should they ever be needed.
The diminutive yet sturdy frame hides 20 lens elements in 13 groups, including one XLD (eXtra
Low Dispersion) element, one LD (Low Dispersion) element, three GM (Glass-Molded Aspherical) elements, and Tamron’s BBAR-G2 coating, all of which stamp out chromatic aberrations and other unsightly imaging flaws.
Naturally, the lens is moisture-resistant and features a fluorine coating on the front element to make cleaning almost effortless. Intuitive operation enhancers include a customizable focus hold button and a zoom lock switch.
