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Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

Sony E Autofocus OIS

Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

Focal length
50–400 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–6.3
Weight
1155 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
183.4 mm
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At a Glance

At 50-400 mm, this telephoto zoom for Sony E on full frame is built for long reach and has an optical stabilizer. It also works as a macro lens, reaching 1:2 at the short end of the zoom with a 25 cm minimum focus distance. It weighs 1.155 kg. It suits sports, wildlife and product shots, and opens to f/6.3 at the long end.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Sports
  • Wildlife

Worth knowing

  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
24
Groups
18
Weight
1,155 g (2.55 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm at 50 mm · 150 cm at 400 mm
Max. magnification
1:2 at 50 mm · 1:4 at 400 mm
Length
183.4 mm (7.22 in)
Diameter
88.5 mm (3.48 in)
Released
September 2022

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD fit?

The Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 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 75-600 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 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXDTamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXDSigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OSSony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Focal length50-400 mm50-300 mm60-600 mm70-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-6.3f/4.5-6.3f/4.5-6.3f/4.5-5.6
Weight1,155 g665 g2,485 g854 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm105 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance25 cm22 cm45 cm90 cm
Length183.4 mm150 mm281.2 mm143.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD: FAQ

Does the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD weigh?

The Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD weighs 1,155 g. It is 183.4 mm long with a diameter of 88.5 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD use?

The Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75-600 mm in full-frame terms.

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