
Sony E Autofocus OIS
Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Focal length
- 28–300 mm
- Aperture
- f/4–7.1
- Weight
- 610 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 19 cm
- Length
- 126 mm
At a Glance
The full-frame superzoom for Sony E runs from 28 to 300 mm with an aperture of f/4-7.1. It has an optical stabilizer, and a 19 cm minimum focus distance at 1:2.78 allows close-ups too. It weighs 610 g and suits travel and everyday use. Only f/7.1 remains at the long end.
Good for
- Travel
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- Only f/7.1 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. focal length
- 300 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/7.1
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 20
- Groups
- 13
- Weight
- 610 g (1.34 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 19 cm at 28 mm · 99 cm at 300 mm
- Max. magnification
- 1:2.8 at 28 mm · 1:3.8 at 300 mm
- Length
- 126 mm (4.96 in)
- Diameter
- 77 mm (3.03 in)
- Released
- August 2024
Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD fit?
The Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42-450 mm in full-frame terms.
Sony E-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
- APS-C:
- Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3
Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS | Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD | Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-300 mm | 24-240 mm | 28-200 mm | 50-300 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4-7.1 | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.8-5.6 | f/4.5-6.3 |
| Weight | 610 g | 780 g | 575 g | 665 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 72 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 19 cm | 50 cm | 19 cm | 22 cm |
| Length | 126 mm | 118.5 mm | 117 mm | 150 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | no | yes |
Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD: FAQ
Does the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD has autofocus.
Does the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD have image stabilization?
Yes, the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD weigh?
The Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD weighs 610 g. It is 126 mm long with a diameter of 77 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD use?
The Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is 19 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42-450 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS
24-240mm · f/3.5-6.3
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD
28-200mm · f/2.8-5.6
Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
50-300mm · f/4.5-6.3
Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS
28-135mm · f/4
Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
18-300mm · f/3.5-6.3
Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
20-200mm · f/3.5-6.3
Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Contemporary
16-300mm · f/3.5-6.7
Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
50-400mm · f/4.5-6.3
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