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Supreme lightweight portability that makes telephoto shooting fun
Uncompromising image quality with 15 elements in 10 groups that lets you focus on creativity
Up-close shooting performance (31.5″ / 1:9.4 Wide & 59.1″ / 1:5.1 Tele)
Moisture-Resistant Construction
9 reviews for Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD for Sony Mirrorless Full Frame/APS-C E-Mount (Tamron 6 Year Limited USA Warranty), Black
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Bdm –
Unbeatable for the Price – High Quality and Lightweight
This lens is an absolute steal for anyone looking for a versatile telephoto option that doesn’t break the bank.Key Highlights:-Lightweight and Compact: For a 70-300mm telephoto, it’s incredibly portable, making it perfect for outdoor shoots, wildlife photography, or simply carrying around all day without feeling weighed down.-Sharp Image Quality: The image quality is excellent, especially in good lighting conditions. Even at full zoom (300mm), the details remain sharp and clear. I’ve used this lens for wildlife photography, sports, and even some portraits, and it performs beautifully across the board.-Fast and Accurate Autofocus: The autofocus is snappy and reliable, even when tracking moving subjects. Paired with my Sony Alpha, the lens focuses quickly and consistently, whether I’m shooting stills or video.-Great Build Quality: While lightweight, the build quality doesn’t feel cheap. It’s solid and well-designed, with a comfortable grip and smooth zoom ring.-Budget-Friendly: For the price, this lens delivers exceptional value. You’re getting a versatile focal range, great optics, and a lens that’s specifically designed for mirrorless cameras—all without the premium price tag.Things to Note:-Like many telephoto lenses in this price range, it performs best in well-lit conditions. Low-light performance is decent but benefits from some post-processing or the use of a tripod.-It’s not weather-sealed, so be mindful when shooting in extreme conditions.Final Thoughts:If you’re looking for an affordable telephoto zoom lens that’s easy to use, delivers sharp images, and is perfect for mirrorless systems, this lens is a no-brainer. It’s an excellent lens for beginners and enthusiasts alike, offering a great balance of quality, portability, and performance.Highly recommend it for anyone on a budget who doesn’t want to compromise on quality!
Hailey –
Great Value Telephoto Lens for Beginners – Perfect for Plane Spotting
I’m a beginner photographer and still have a lot to learn, but I picked up this lens because my son wants to be a pilot, and we’re constantly at airports watching planes. For that purpose, it’s been a lot of fun to use. Depending on where we’re standing, sometimes the 300mm reach can feel just a bit short, but with a little practice I’ve found ways to work around it.What I really appreciate is how lightweight and portable this lens is – it’s easy to carry around all day, and the autofocus is quiet and reliable. Image quality is sharp and clean, especially in good lighting, though like most lenses at this price point, low-light shooting requires some adjustment (higher ISO or a tripod).I think it’s worth mentioning that this was the most affordable option I could find with this level of zoom for Sony mirrorless. For anyone who wants reach without spending thousands, it’s a fantastic value.The only downside for me was that the first lens I received actually had a small hair inside the lens. I returned it, and I’m waiting on a replacement now. Hopefully that was just a one-off quality control issue.Overall, if you’re new to photography or just want a budget-friendly telephoto for things like plane spotting, wildlife, or outdoor events, this is an excellent choice.
Johnny –
Can the Tamron 70-300 RXD compete with Sony 100-400 at 20% the cost?
It’s hard to fault the excellent Sony 100-400 but I’m at times reluctant to take a 3 lb. lens on the road or hike long back country treks with it. I’ve been seeking a lighter long tele zoom option and think I may have found a surprise winner, the Tamron 70-300 f4.5-6.3. At first I did not consider it because conventional wisdom tells us to NEVER consider any long glass without Image Stabilization (IS). I’m a longtime pro and am used to shooting major sporting events with the best long glass including 300 f2.8, 400 f2.8, 500f 4, etc. Thus, I’m picky for only the sharpest telephotos yet switched to Sony to lighten the load. (See photo of its tiny size compared with Sony and Sigma lenses.) Let’s talk about this surprising Tamron’s pros and cons:The Tamron 70-180 is the first non-Nikon, Canon or Sony lens I’ve ever used in a 30 year career and have been blown away by it. The missing IS has been little concern since it’s easy to handle and is a constant f2.8, allowing higher shutter speeds in low light. It’s easy for a pro to at first dismiss the new under $500 Tamron 70-300 but it is indeed truly sharp unless you pixel peep the corners. For long glass, corner sharpness is of less concern for many of us although that would be a deal killer in a wide angle lens.Before taking a flyer on this Tamron, I first auditioned the Sony 70-350, fully intending to be happy with the compromise of having to use it in APS-C mode, yielding files of 26.2MP on my A7R4 that normally outputs 61MP. The copy I received wasn’t as sharp as I’d hoped. Of course, it is truly hard to compete with the rockin’ yet $2,500 Sony 100-400. I’d heard good things about the 70-350 with its quick linear motor, etc., that I probably expected too much and was a bit underwhelmed upon first testing it.Since I love my Tamron 70-180 I thought I’d give this full frame Tamron a dark-horse try at joining my stable of a dozen lenses, mostly Sony’s except for the 70-180, the Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and the also stellar Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro. Bottom line: This 70-300 Tamron is darned impressive and uber sharp! I’m going to learn to work around its one key disadvantage of no Image Stabilization.Why own both the 100-400 and this Tamron? Simply said: Weight. The Sony is a well-balanced and manageable three pounds. Yet, the Tamron is a light lil’ baby at a mere 19 ounces and 20% the cost! If I choose APS-C mode this lens gives me 105-450mm reach, and is still sharp. At the long end, the Sony allows max f5.6 while this Tamron shoots 1/3 stop slower at 6.3.It focuses fast yet is no f-stop speed demon and even with the A7R4 in-body IS stabilization, in early use I am getting more perfect keepers at 1/500 than I do at 1/320 or 1/250. If light becomes an issue, my Tamron 70-180 shoots as long as 270mm at f2.8 in APS-C. I’m happily keeping the hard-to-fault Sony 100-400 but this Tamron 70-300 delivers truly impressive pro-worthy images, too, if you don’t mind upping ISO slightly when lighting conditions get a bit more challenging.
rockmann88 –
Very good quality for a low cost mid-range zoom.
A very simple, lightweight, no frills zoom that works perfectly with my mirrorless Sony a6000 APSC camera, image quality is better than my Sigma 100-400, and it’s light and compact enough to carry at all times, even when you might be inclined to leave your camera gear at home. Not as sharp as the Sony 200-600 zoom, but at less than 500 bucks it’s a good deal. The light weight makes my response time faster when shooting unpredictable birds in the wild, and color rendition is accurate. No image stabilization, but a fast shutter speed or camera with IBIS eliminates that issue.
Hasan –
Love 🤍
mikael wester –
Har ett problem med att på vissa foton blir det ett svagt rutnät över hela bilden.
Omar –
فاقت توقعاتي لكن عيبها لايوجد تركيز يدويManual focus
g-papa –
F/4.0通し通しだったら嬉しいのに..。そうすると値段が..。
paigeb –
Great cheaper option, good for bird photography, sports photography I’ve used it to photograph down hill mountain biking and takes great portraits, landscapes and even used it to photograph the moon. It’s a very diverse lens. Not so great in darker settings but it’s a great lens for amateurs like myself. Highly recommend it for amateurs.