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Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for Sony E APS-C
$599.00
Price captured 2026-09-21 · check Amazon for the current price.
A world-first 16.6x all-in-one zoom that replaces multiple lenses for travel and everyday shooting.
Price history
Editor scores (0–10) — not a manufacturer spec.
| Mount | Sony E |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 18-300mm |
| Max aperture | 3.5 |
| Weight | 620 g |
| Filter size | 67 mm |
| Stabilization | ✓ Yes |
| Weather sealing | ✓ Yes |
| Autofocus motor | VXD (linear motor) |
| Min focus distance | — |
| Type | Zoom |
Editor's take
Tamron's world-first 16.6x all-in-one superzoom for Sony APS-C, covering 18-300mm in a single compact lens — a one-lens travel solution that skips constant lens swapping.
The Tamron 18-300mm is built for photographers who'd rather carry one lens than three: it spans wide-angle to super-telephoto in a single compact, moisture-resistant body, powered by Tamron's fast VXD linear-motor autofocus. Optical performance holds up well across the range for a superzoom of this reach, with sharp center-to-corner results.
As with any superzoom, it makes some compromises versus dedicated lenses at each end of the range, and the variable f/3.5-6.3 aperture narrows quickly as you zoom in. Still, at 4.5 stars across 333 reviews it's a well-regarded travel and all-purpose option.
Pros
- Enormous 16.6x zoom range in one compact lens
- Fast VXD linear-motor autofocus
- Moisture-resistant construction with fluorine coating
Cons
- Variable aperture narrows significantly at telephoto end
- Not as sharp as dedicated primes or shorter-range zooms
- APS-C only
Ideal for: Travelers and everyday shooters who want one lens to cover everything from wide-angle to super-telephoto.
Reviews
333 reviews averaging 4.5 stars; owners value the convenience of one lens covering the whole range, with the variable aperture as the main trade-off.
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