Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens - Sony E-Mount

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Product Description

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens - Sony E-Mount

  • Ultra-telephoto zoom with comfortable, intuitive operation
  • High-speed, high-precision AF means you'll never miss a photo opportunity
  • VC image stabilization facilitates shooting handheld at the ultra-telephoto position
  • Built with Mirrorless in Mind
  • New switch design for improved operability & Moisture-Resistant construction

The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is TAMRON's first ultra-telephoto zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras that reaches the 500mm focal length. With its compact design, even when extended to the 500mm telephoto end, you can still shoot handheld, especially since the lens alone is just 1725 grams, plus it is equipped with TAMRON's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism for high-level image stabilization to help capture that perfect shot. This lens enables users to enjoy handheld shooting with amazing performance and high image quality in the ultra-telephoto realm where conventional wisdom once dictated a tripod was necessary.

To support handheld shooting in the ultra-telephoto range, the new zoom is also equipped with VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive), a linear motor focussing mechanism that delivers agile performance to keep up with your subject, whilst remaining super quiet. At the 150mm end this is also particularly important as the lens offers an MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of only 0.6m for powerful and dramatic close-ups.

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Focal Length 150-500 mm
Light intensity F 5-6.7
Minimum Object Distance 0.6m (WIDE), 1.8m (TELE)
Maximum Magnification Ratio 0.6m (WIDE), 1.8m (TELE)
Filter Size 82 mm
Weight 1710g
Item number A057
Groups-Elements 16-25
Angle of View 16° 25'-4° 57'
Diaphragm Blades 7
Aperture (min.) F 22-32
Largest diameter 93 mm
Length 209.6 mm

Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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