Key features:

• Vibration Compensation (VC)
• Flex Zoom Lock mechanism to support greater usability
• BBAR-G2 Coating minimizes ghosting and flare
• Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating

Extra compact design

The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 is just 209.6mm long with a maximum diameter of 93mm, which is a super compact size for an ultra-telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras. Even when extended to 500mm, the lens is still remarkably compact at only 283mm. The lens zooms from 150mm to 500mm by rotating the zoom ring through an arc of just 75° — less than one-quarter of a turn. This feature enables rapid adjustment to the desired angle of view with minimal movement, avoiding missed opportunities and facilitating intuitive composition.

High image quality

The optical construction features 25 elements in 16 groups. The generous and effective use of special lens elements including one XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion), five LD (Low Dispersion), and two Hybrid Aspherical lens elements thoroughly controls aberrations including axial chromatic aberrations. Enjoy exceptionally high resolving power across the entire image.

Quiet and Fast VXD Focussing

The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 features the VXD linear motor focus mechanism. VXD delivers extreme high-speed and high-precision movement and ensures exceedingly responsive performance. Even when shooting at the ultra-telephoto end with a focal length of 500mm, the 150-500mm F5-6.7 provides fast, comfortable and accurate focusing at all shooting distances, from near to far.

Focus tracking facilitates capturing fast-moving subjects, for example sporting events, birds and aviation photography. This ensures that dramatic, action-packed moments are never missed, whether shooting still photos or video. Additionally, the linear motor also reduces drive noise and vibrations produced during focusing (as compared to a conventional drive system), making it ideal for shooting both still photos and video in low-noise environments.

Tele-macro capability as close as 0.6m

The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 offers excellent close-up shooting capabilities for an ultra-telephoto lens. The Minimum Object Distance is 0.6m at the 150mm end and 1.8m at the 500mm telephoto end. The maximum magnification ratio at 150mm is exceptionally high at 1:3.1. Shoot powerful telephoto-macro images of subjects including flowers and insects while maintaining a reasonable shooting distance — closer than you can get with conventional ultra-telephoto zoom lenses.