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Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras (Black)

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Features

  • Worlds first 16.6x all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras
  • Best-in-class, extremely fast and precise AF provided by VXD linear motor focus mechanism
  • Maintains high resolving power from the center to the corners throughout the range
  • Compact and portable design at 4.9 X 2.9 inches and a weight of just 21.9 ounces
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating

Description

The Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 is the world’s first lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras with a 16.6x zoom ratio, the greatest feature of this lens, covering wide-angle to an ultra-telephoto range (27mm to 450mm full-frame equivalent). With this broad coverage, the lens empowers shooting in a wide variety of situations including everyday life and travel snapshots with wide-angle, dynamic ultra-telephoto, and macro photography. Its AF drive system uses Tamron’s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor autofocus mechanism for superior quietness and agile performance in still and video modes. The lens includes special optical elements arranged precisely to maintain high resolution performance from edge-to-edge and provide high image quality making it the best of all-in-one zoom lenses. Moreover, with an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 5.9” at 18mm, and a remarkable maximum magnification ratio of 1:2, this lens performs astonishingly well when shooting up close. This lens is equipped with Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism, effectively reducing image blur caused by camera shake in low-light conditions or in the ultra-telephoto range at slower shutter speeds. Also, same as most other Tamron lenses for mirrorless cameras, the lens features a 67mm filter size. With a wide variety of other features for comfortable shooting, this is a highly versatile lens that allows you to easily enjoy high image quality from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto and paves the way for eciting new photographic experiences.

Brand: Tamron


Focal Length Description: 18-300 3.5-6.3


Lens Type: zoom


Compatible Mountings: Sony E


Camera Lens Description: 18-300 millimetres


Focal Length Description: 18-300 3.5-6.3


Lens: zoom


Compatible Camera Mount: Sony E


Maximum Focal Length: 30 centimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters


Lens Design: Zoom


Focus Type: Auto Focus


Lens Fixed Focal Length: 30 centimeters


Lens Coating Description: Fluorine Coating


Zoom Ratio: 16.67


Image stabilization: Optical


Real Angle Of View: 75.61 degrees


Maximum Aperture: 3.5 f_stop


Minimum Aperture: 6.3


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7


Compatible Camera Models: Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras


Photo Filter Size: 6.7 centimeters


Lens Mount: Sony E


Screen Size: 4.9 inches


Color: Black


Compatible Devices: Mirrorless Camera


Exposure Control Type: Automatic


Media Type: ProductImage


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Video Capture Format: MP4


Video Capture Resolution: 1080p


Brand: Tamron


Camera Lens: 18-300 millimetres


Model Name: Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Sony E APS-C Mirrorless Cameras (Black)


UPC: 725211610014


Number of Items: 1


Manufacturer Part Number: AFB061S700


Global Trade Identification Number: 14


Unit Count: 1 Count


Built-In Media: Front cap, rear cap, hood, manual


Item Weight: 1.4 pounds


Item Type Name: Mirrorless lens.


Manufacturer: Tamron


Warranty Description: 6 Year Limited USA


Model Number: AFB061S700


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    • The One-Lens Wonder for Every Situation
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A V is one of those lenses that just makes photography easier. If you’re tired of swapping glass constantly but still want flexibility — from wide landscapes to tight telephoto shots — this lens delivers. Right out of the gate, the zoom range is impressive. Going from 18 mm for wide scenes all the way to 300 mm for distant details means you can shoot almost anything without changing lenses. Travel, street, portraits, events, nature — it handles them all with zero gear fuss. Image quality is surprisingly good for such a broad zoom. At the wide end, it’s sharp enough that you don’t feel like you’re compromising, and even up at 300 mm it holds its own. Sure, you’re not getting super-fast glass, but for everyday shooting and capturing emergent moments, it’s more than capable. Autofocus is quick and responsive — you don’t lose focus on moving subjects easily, which is clutch when shooting outdoors or on the go. And the lens feels solid in hand: not bulky or unwieldy, just confident and ready for a range of scenarios. Everyday photographers and content creators will appreciate how much ground this lens covers. If you’re after that “set it and forget it” versatility without lugging around a whole bag of primes, the Tamron 18-300mm is a seriously practical choice. Great all-around performer that lets you shoot with confidence no matter what pops up. This lens is the one that’s always in the bag. Light enough, powerful enough and just great overall all for my FX-30 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Eduardo Renta
    • Budget lens that packs a powerful punch
Review Image by Justin Mikkelsen
Review Image by Justin Mikkelsen
Review Image by Justin Mikkelsen
Review Image by Justin Mikkelsen
It's really shocking how good this lens is for the price. I sold my Tamron 28-70 f2.8 lens, a powerful workhorse of a lens that does just about everything, so I could get this one. I knew going into it that it would be a slight downgrade, but I really wanted an all purpose lens that I could walk around with an do anything, and this one fits the bill. I don't think I'd recommend it for professional portraiture, but for what it does, it's a slam dunk. The biggest shocker with this lens is the lack of significant distortion at the wider focal length. It really keeps everything looking good and clean. It's not as tack sharp as I'm used to with more professional lenses, but I'm not sure that I care, I really like this thing, and I'm hoping that it gives me the excuse to just go out and use my camera more often. Attached photos taken on Sony A7Riii (full frame sensor with crop sensor lens) Flower: ISO 100, 129mm, f9, 1/640 (it was crazy bright) Skull: ISO 2500, 103mm, f5.6, 1/200 Flowers looking through window (wide): ISO 100, 18mm, F10, 1/125 Flowers close up (same angle looking through window ): ISO 100, 300mm, f10, 1/125 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025 by Justin Mikkelsen
    • Great step up from a standard kit lens. *Includes US Warranty*
Review Image by Brad
Review Image by Brad
Review Image by Brad
I bought this to extend the reach of my already excellent Sony 18-135. Based on first impressions I'm quite pleased with the results. The extended 18-300 range is quite useful and will make for a great walk around lens for travel. Image quality looks great. One interesting feature of this lens is the minimum focusing distance at the wide-end. You can get within an inch or two of an object and still get focus, making it useful as a semi-macro lens. My only two quibbles are unavoidable for a lens of this type. First, focusing is a touch slow but that's due to the lens itself - a zoom of this range requires a large number of lens elements and moving them to focus is sometimes slow. Second, the lens is just plain big and heavy. Not nearly as big as a full frame lens but it's easily one of the bigger lenses for Sony's APS-C ecosystem. A previous reviewer stated they believed the lens was gray market, however the one I received (ships and sold from Amazon) is not. A holographic sticker was included on the box verifying it was an authorized sale under US warranty. GOOD: - Useful zoom range - Incredibly close focusing distance opens up possibilities - Good image quality and color rendition - Solid build BAD: - Autofocus is a tad slow compared to smaller range lenses - It's big and heavy! If you're looking for a great all-purpose walk around lens for a Sony A6xxx series this is a great choice! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022 by Brad
    • Absolutely Fantastic All-in-One Lens!
I am absolutely thrilled with the Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD! Paired with my Sony a6500, this lens has proven to be an outstanding upgrade to the kit lens (Sony 18-135 zoom). The build of the Tamron is to me a perfect balance, being not too heavy (surprisingly since it has a lot of elements) yet giving an impressive zoom range. Tamron’s Vibration Compensation is outstanding. It delivers sharp images even in challenging conditions. The autofocus is near-silent and highly responsive, making it ideally suited for capturing dynamic subjects such as birds in flight or turbulent ocean waves. Yet it's just as impressive when I use it for taking pictures of my dogs and cats or in the village for street photography. While a handful of critiques seem to come from very seasoned professionals, the overwhelming consensus I have found are very positive. The lens delivers exceptional performance and versatility. I’m firmly in the camp that considers this lens fantastic—and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking an all-in-one solution without compromising quality. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2025 by Will_Green
    • The Ultimate "One-Lens" Solution for Sony APS-C
Review Image by C & K
Review Image by C & K
Review Image by C & K
Review Image by C & K
I bought this to pair with my Sony A6700, and after putting it through its paces, I am genuinely impressed. If you are looking for a single lens that can handle everything from wide landscapes to distant wildlife or aircraft, this is it. The Reach (450mm Equivalent) While the lens is physically 18–300mm, the APS-C crop factor on the A6700 gives you an effective reach of 27–450mm. I found the image quality to be surprisingly consistent. It takes quality, sharp photos from 18mm all the way through 300mm. Having that 450mm reach in such a relatively compact package is a massive advantage for plane spotting or nature photography. Build and Weight It is a little bit heavy (around 620g), so you will definitely feel the weight after a long day of shooting. However, it feels solid and well-balanced on the A6700 body. Gimbal Use (DJI RS3 Mini) If you are a hybrid shooter using a gimbal, keep in mind that this is an external zoom lens. The barrel extends significantly as you zoom in. Because of this, you can really only use it on a gimbal at the 18mm setting unless you want to stop and rebalance every time you change focal lengths. That said, at the 18mm setting, it balances just fine on my RS3 Mini without any issues. Pros: Incredible versatility with a 16.6x zoom range. Fast and quiet VXD linear motor autofocus. Vibration Compensation (VC) helps significantly at the 300mm end. Weather-sealed construction. Cons: Noticeable weight for an APS-C lens. External zoom makes it tricky for gimbal use at longer focal lengths. Final Verdict: Overall, this is a fantastic lens that I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to avoid constant lens swaps. It is a reliable, high-quality workhorse for the Sony E-mount system. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2026 by C & K
    • Good general purpose lens
If I could have only one lens for the rest of my life, it’s this one. Things I don’t like: It’s large, so it doesn’t fit in my smallest camera bag. Things I do like: It produces amazing photos. WIthout that, the rest is meaningless. This lens delivers. I never feel like I could have gotten a better photo with a better lens. It has a decent aperture range for a zoom lens. I’m not married to the idea you can only get a good bokeh background with a super tiny F-Stop. Even as a beginner, this lens has enough of a range, I have enough tricks we can pull it off together. It has an amazing range. I can photograph birds in the tree across the street, a joust at a Renaissance Festival, and a friend sitting across a very narrow living room all with one lens. I don’t care for swapping in the middle of things, and being able to get good shots near and far is a top priority for me. It’s not that heavy. I can shoot handheld no problem. It’s easy to manual focus. Yes it has auto focus. No, there are no problems with that. But sometimes the camera wants to focus on one thing and I want to focus on another. This lens is easy to get the things I want in focus to be in focus. It’s a perfect lens for the Sony A6000. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2023 by Ivy Reisner
    • Great all around jack of all trades lens
Bought this is a great catch-all lens. It does really well various lighting conditions. From shooting up close shots, rollers for car content, soccer games, it does it all really well!
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2026 by Bac Ta
    • Magenta lens flare/ ghosting limits utility of an otherwise great lens
Lens has a great range: 18-300 is unbelievable range and sharp for the most part, but i had to downgrade rating because if the flare images are sharp and autofocus is good. However there is a horrible magenta lens flare/ghosting that is very annoying and is seen in the videos, even with the sunlight to your back. It's worse when you are shooting against the light making this lens unusable between 18mm and almost 60-70m. My first and last Tamron lens Update 2026: The lens flare was practically too difficult to deal with and once you see it its difficult to un-see. I finally traded this in, and got a Sigma 16-300. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023 by RR

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