Used Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E

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2025-04-01T06:22:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Price for the image quality makes this a winner!

This lens has proven to be a solid performer as an all purpose telephoto zoom. The build quality is nice, the VC stabilization works ( however not as good as a native VR lens), and the photo quality is superb. The fact that it is so reasonably priced compared to the Nikon Z lenses is a bonus.

DAVID E.

2024-04-29T10:15:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens; free accessories are a mixed bag

The lens is great on my A7Rii. Sharp, huge reach, reasonable focusing speed. It's heavy, but that's the price you pay for the reach. The accessory kit has been a bit more of a mixed bag. The UV filter, the cleaning kit, and the lens bag all seem good. The CPL is hot garbage. Just destroys image quality. Seeing as these were "free" extras, I can't complain too much. But if you're specifically interested in a CPL for this filter, plan on buying one separately.

JOHN L.

2024-03-12T03:18:21

Rated 2 out of 5

Possible bad copy

This is a sub par lens in every way. Its sad because I wanted to really like it. Also owning a 500 pf it might not be a fair comparison.1st, the image stableization is non existant. the viewfinder experience is very shaky. Unless im shooting at 1/500 of a second at 500mm the images are soft. Thats bad. Shot a series of eagle in flight shots on my z9 and got 1 keeper out of a series of 35 shots. Did a similar test on my 500 pf and got around 90% keeper rate. also, the bird eye auto focus is off, will not stay on the birds eye. dont have this issue with my nikon lens. still, for 1,200.00 these things shouldnt happen. I'm thinking i got a bad copy seeing all the reviews on this page.

neal k.

2024-03-07T03:39:44

Rated 4 out of 5

Good for what it is.

Good for what it is. Bought this after the 180-600mm Nikkor so happy with it when I just can't fit the other in my kit.

David S.

2023-05-22T07:24:37

Rated 4 out of 5

Auto focus issue

Lens works greater than expected on my X-T5. I have had some slight auto focus issues attempting to track birds in flight but simply throwing the selector from AF-C to M and back to AF-C fixed the issue. Other than that the lens performs great.

SHAWN C.

2023-01-04T02:26:21

Rated 5 out of 5

A fantastic alternative to very expensive Fuji glass.

Fast autofocus and a very reasonably priced. This lens is not light weight but not noticeably heavier than the XF 100-400. You get 100mm more reach with this lens along with switches for adjustable stabilization and adjustable minimum focus right on the lens itself. Bypassing the need to use any in camera menus. Tamron has knocked it out of the park again for Fuji. The 18-300mm and the 17-70mm are high quality as well and recommend all three as having a place in my system.

CARLOS M.

2022-10-20T11:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superb and impressive

100-400mm has been my "go to" focal length for years and I've used many versions in many mounts. I often find myself using the 400mm most of the time and then cropping the images. Teleconverters are not my preference for a variety of reasons. This 150-500mm seemed like a good option for me since I get a bit longer reach without the complications of a TC. I owned both the Sony 100-400 and 200-600 lenses. This Tamron competes equally with both. One thing to note is that the Tamron stays at f/5.6 out to just shy of 400mm (~390mm). So you're getting the same aperture, exposure, speed and background separation as the Sony 100-400mm at 400mm. Once I realized this fact, the Tamron became a keeper. Compared to the Sony with a TC the Tamron is faster since the Sony 100-400 is knocked down to f/8 from 226 to 560mm (with TC). The linear AF motors in this lens are fast. Really fast. On the a9 II tracking and bursts work as well as with the Sony lenses. Supposedly the burst speed is throttled to ~15 frames per second with third party lenses but in practice I don't notice any difference. I avoid using anything beyond 10fps under normal circumstances. 20 or 30 fps creates an absurd amount of shots to cull and edit. On the a7R IV this lens also performs great. Image quality is sharp across the frame at all focal lengths wide open. No need to stop down. The lens OIS ("VC") works well. I find "Mode 3" gives me the best results at the 400-500mm end. "Mode 2" panning works well helping give a sense of motion when you want it. Overall I highly, highly recommend this lens to anyone who favors the long end of 100-400mm and often finds they want a bit more reach. Yes, it's heavier then the typical 100-400 lens but it's advantages far outweigh that (pun intended) for me.

JEFF B.

2022-07-06T09:43:35

Rated 4 out of 5

Very good lens for the money

Nice lens, but a little heavy for seniors. Could have a wider f/stop?

WILLIAM C.

2022-06-23T18:44:06

Rated 5 out of 5

Great telephoto lens

Geat lens! I am happy with the images I got from it.

Xudong Q.

2022-06-19T04:04:43

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Value for the Price

This lens is great value for the money. It is a very useful range, and while heavy it feels like very quality material. I have only used it on a few outings so far but have been very happy with its performance on my Sony a7iii. The filter kit is back ordered and I still haven?t received it or a good substitution. The lens bag that came with this kit also does not fit the lens, but adorama sent me a replacement. For that reason I?m at 4 stars, but if they send me the filter substitute I requested I?ll update to 5.

JOSEPH H.

2022-05-30T13:01:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens for the price

Awesome lens for wildlife photography. Lighter and smaller than some of the other comparable focal length lenses. VC really does work wonders.

ARCHIT P.

2022-04-22T09:15:45

Rated 4 out of 5

Great quality for the price! Not for pans.

Awesome lens for still shots! NOT what I would recommend for photographing moving objects like racecars or flying birds. Overall great colors, great sharpness in good lighting and plenty of reach.

ALEX M.

2022-03-15T10:07:36

Rated 3 out of 5

Lens review

Very heavy lens and hard to adjust the zoom. Takes great photos, and a tripod would help. I shoot Backcountry wildlife which makes it too heavy to carry.

Jaime H.

2022-03-09T08:52:22

Rated 5 out of 5

The Reach and the Room in my bag

Great lens to give me the extra reach and leave room in my bag. I tested the Sony 100-400, Sigma 100-400 and Sigma 150-600 before deciding on this lens. I shoot on an A7iii so this lens keeps up just fine with the Sony 100-400 and Sigma 150-600. I will be using the lens primarily for wildlife and Landscape shots of the PNW mountains. I will be traveling to Scotland with this lens in September 2022.

Jess P.

2022-01-21T10:57:01

Rated 5 out of 5

Very happy with the purchase

I love the photos and the size. In fairness, it's my first super telephoto lens. It's not as bright as I'd like but I was happy to make the trade off for the portability. I went on a hike with it and it was heavy - I was definitely glad to have this over something wider (or that goes out to 600mm). Compression is great.

ZAK H.

2022-01-04T18:49:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice purchase

Very happy with the bundle kit

Laura L.

2021-11-11T17:16:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Tamron

Good quality

DAN L.

2021-11-03T04:22:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Good

Good quality

dan l.

2021-08-20T08:20:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Tamron 150-500mm lens

Am definitely enjoying this lens. It is well made though heavier than I had anticipated but the sharpness is worth the weight. Definitely would recommend this lens for the Sony a7RIII.

Patricia V.

2021-07-29T15:34:36

Rated 5 out of 5

Great compromise for excellent telephoto zoom.

I have a passion for taking detailed pictures of hummingbirds. I tried the Sony 200-600 mm zoom lens. It was too heavy to hold and still did not focus fast enough for me to get hummers in pristine sharp focus. The is still pretty heavy, but my 75 years old body can handle it (And thank you Adorama for getting one of these beauties to me when they remain so generally not available!) Not all of my photos are keepers of course, but some are truly gorgeous and breath-taking. (I?m not exaggerating. My own breath was taken away!) Crisp corner to corner, wonderful exposure. Caveat - Must have decent light. Low light, even with ISO at 6400 just does not produce good results. Cameras used were Sony a6000 and Sony a7rii.

MICHAEL K.

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Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Specifications

  • Filter Size

    82mm

  • Focal Length

    150-500mm

  • Compatible Mount

    Sony E-mount

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/5-6.7

  • Angle of View (diagonal)

    16 Degree 25' to 4 Degree 57' (for full-frame mirrorless format)

  • Optical Construction

    25 elements in 16 groups

  • Minimum Object Distance

    Wide: 1.96' (0.6m)
    Tele: 5.90' (1.8m)

  • Maximum Magnification Ratio

    Wide: 1:3.1
    Tele: 1:3.7

  • Aperture Blades

    7 (circular diaphragm)

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22-32

  • Dimensions (L x Diameter)

    8.3 x 3.66" (209.6 x 93mm)

  • Weight

    3.75 lbs (1.72kg) (without tripod mount)
    Tipod mount: 5.5 oz (155g)

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About Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E

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Tamron 150-500mm lens

By Patricia V.

Am definitely enjoying this lens. It is well made though heavier than I had anticipated but the sharpness is worth the weight. Definitely would recommend this lens for the Sony a7RIII.

Superb and impressive

By JEFF B.

100-400mm has been my "go to" focal length for years and I've used many versions in many mounts. I often find myself using the 400mm most of the time and then cropping the images. Teleconverters are not my preference for a variety of reasons. This 150-500mm seemed like a good option for me since I get a bit longer reach without the complications of a TC. I owned both the Sony 100-400 and 200-600 lenses. This Tamron competes equally with both. One thing to note is that the Tamron stays a...

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Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7.

The 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras upends conventional wisdom for ultra-telephoto zoom lenses, with a very compact design and high image quality. The 150-500mm F5-6.7 achieves a 500mm focal length while retaining a compact size, with a length of just 209.6mm (8.3 in) and a maximum diameter of 93mm, enabling comfortable handheld shooting. The design places major emphasis on image quality. The optical construction features 25 elements in 16 groups and utilizes special lens elements and hybrid aspherical lens elements to control various potential aberrations such as chromatic aberrations. The 150-500mm F5-6.7 zoom is also equipped with a high-speed, high-precision linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) and VC (Vibration Compensation), ensuring that no photogenic moment is ever missed. Additionally, the lens has a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.6m (23.6 in) at the 150mm end and remarkable overall usability. The Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount has strap attachment holes and there are various features to support outdoor shooting, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating. The 150-500mm F5-6.7 is a highly versatile lens that lets you capture a wide array of subjects ranging from landscapes and birds to sports and wildlife photography. You will be amazed when you experience the powerful and unique world of ultra-telephoto lenses for yourself.

Comfortable Handheld Shooting.

Considering its pairing with mirrorless cameras, TAMRON pursued a compact size that allows handheld shooting while developing the 150-500mm F5-6.7. With a length of 209.6mm (8.3 in) and maximum diameter of 93mm, the 150-500mm F5-6.7 is astonishingly compact for a 500mm-class ultra-telephoto zoom lens built for use on full-frame mirrorless cameras. Even when extended to the 500mm telephoto end, the lens has a suppressed length of around 283mm (11.1 in). Another distinctive feature is that the arc of rotation of the zoom ring is small—only 75°—which enables swift adjustment to the desired focal length with minimal movement.

Comfortable Handheld Shooting.

Uncompromising Image Quality.

In addition to covering a broad range of focal lengths, the 150-500mm F5-6.7 zoom has high resolving power with excellent image-rendering performance across the entire zoom range. The optical construction features 25 elements in 16 groups. The effective placement of special lens elements—including XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), LD (Low Dispersion) and hybrid aspherical lens elements—enables the 150-500mm F5-6.7 to produce clear images while controlling chromatic aberrations. BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2) Coating is used to suppress ghosting and flare, which commonly occur under backlit conditions. These features allow the lens to produce finely detailed images of a wide variety of subjects including wild animals, birds, nature and sports, while producing soft and beautiful bokeh effects.

Uncompromising Image Quality.

High Speed, High Precision AF.

The 150-500mm F5-6.7 zoom’s AF drive system is equipped with the VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor focus mechanism. VXD delivers extreme high-speed and high-precision movement and ensures exceptionally responsive performance. Even when shooting at the ultra-telephoto end with a focal length of 500mm, the 150-500mm F5-6.7 enables comfortable, stress-free focusing at all shooting distances from near to far. Focus tracking performance is also very high, facilitating shooting of fast-moving subjects, such as when photographing wild birds, sports, vehicles and wildlife in general. The linear motor also suppresses drive noise and vibrations during focusing, making it ideal for shooting both still photos and video in environments that demand quietness.

High Speed, High Precision AF.

VC Image Stabilization.

When shooting in the ultra-telephoto range, even the smallest vibrations can lead to loss of image clarity. The 150-500mm F5-6.7 is equipped with VC (Vibration Compensation) functionality to support sharp images despite unavoidable camera shake. VC delivers powerful support for handheld shooting of scenes with low light levels, such as evening scenes and indoor shots, without the use of a tripod. The lens also features a VC mode selection switch with three modes including a dedicated panning mode (Mode 1: Standard, Mode 2: Exclusively for Panning, and Mode 3: Framing priority), thereby enabling selection of the ideal VC mode to match shooting conditions and preferences.

VC Image Stabilization.
The Ultimate, Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens.

The Ultimate, Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens.

In the development and design of the 150-500mm F5-6.7 zoom, TAMRON emphasized usability so that users can fully immerse themselves in the world of ultra-telephoto zoom lenses without minor annoyances.

Features.

  • Mastering the magical world of 500mm ultra-telephoto zoom lenses
  • Enjoy comfortable handheld shooting with a compact full-featured, full-frame 500mm lens
  • Uncompromising high image quality throughout the entire zoom range
  • High-speed, high-precision AF means you'll never miss a photo opportunity
  • VC image stabilization facilitates shooting handheld at the 500mm ultra-telephoto position
  • MOD of 0.6m (23.6 in) when shooting at the 150mm setting
  • An ultra-telephoto zoom lens with extreme usability for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless
  • Circular aperture to produce a smooth-edged bokeh
  • BBAR-G2 Coating delivers stunning clarity and contrast
  • Moisture-Resistant Construction protects your lens
  • Fluorine Coating for protection and safe cleaning