Tamron has released a new travel-friendly zoom lens for the Sony E-Mount. The 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD weighs only 1.3 lbs (590 grams), and its versatile focal range makes it an affordable all-round lens for those shooting outdoors and wanting to pack light. The lens also features Tamron’s VXD linear motor focus mechanism and the VC Camera Shake Reduction System, helpful for handheld shots at the telephoto extreme. Let’s take a closer look at it! Tamron is known for offering reasonably priced alternatives to the more expensive native lenses each system has in its catalog. One of the brand’s most interesting features is offering alternative focal lengths not typically found in the native lineup, like the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD or the 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, both for Sony E-Mount. This is the case with the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD, an all-in-one lens that covers 90% of the focal lengths you will ever need in everyday situations. If you are unfamiliar with Tamron lenses and their infinite acronyms and meanings, keep reading! Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD main features The new Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is a full-frame lens for the Sony E-Mount with a maximum aperture of f/4-7.1. These numbers make it a lens for outdoor use primarily and/or with a good amount of light hitting the sensor. It has 20 elements in 13 groups, a 9-bladed diaphragm, and a minimum focusing distance of 7.5”...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 12 August, 2024