Tamron Co., Ltd. has just announced a new telephoto zoom with an impressive 8x zoom ratio, the TAMRON 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. Designed specifically for Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras equipped with a full-frame sensor, it is available for pre-order for $1,299. Just a few days ago, Japanese lens manufacturer TAMRON released a one-of-a-kind fast zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras, the 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD. Now, they are introducing another zoom lens that extends into the standard focal length range, this time from the telephoto end of the spectrum. So let’s take a closer look at this new 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, which seems to be an even more flexible option than the existing TAMRON 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. Image credit: TAMRON TAMRON 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD: features What’s spectacular about the new TAMRON 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD ultra-telephoto lens (product code: A067) is its 8x zoom ratio. With focal lengths varying from a standard 50mm up to 400mm, this product proves to be an extremely versatile tool, especially for sports and wildlife applications. Image credit: TAMRON The 9-bladed aperture is not constant across this large zoom range, but varies between f/4.5 (50mm) and f/6.3 (400mm). The close focus distance of the lens also changes according to the focal length. At 50mm, this telephoto zoom can focus as close as 0.25m/9.8” with a 1:2 magnification ratio, which makes it a half-macro lens. The lens features TAMRON’s proprietary VXD (Voice-coil...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 30 August, 2022