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Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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Tamron · 18-300 mm · f/3.5 · Nikon Z mount · APS-C

Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD

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KEY FACTS
BrandTamron
Announcement dateAug 2025
Released2025
Production started2025
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Exceptional 16.6x zoom range (27-450mm equivalent) covers wide-angle to ultra-telephoto in one compact lens
+Fast, silent, and precise VXD autofocus with excellent tracking for moving subjects
+Compact design at 620g makes it ideal for travel and hiking
+Semi-macro capability with 0.15m minimum focus distance and 0.5x magnification at 18mm
+Built-in VC image stabilization enables steady handheld shooting at telephoto focal lengths
+Weather-sealed construction with fluorine coating for outdoor durability
Worth Knowing
−Center sharpness is soft at wide apertures (f/3.5-6.3), especially beyond 200mm focal length
−Heavy barrel distortion at 18mm and pincushion distortion at 100mm require lens profile correction
−Autofocus hunting and focus breathing issues at telephoto end make it less ideal for video work
−Corner sharpness remains weak even when stopped down, limiting critical pixel-peeping use

General

Brand
Tamron
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Aug 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Production started
2025
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD for Nikon Z is a versatile all-in-one superzoom lens designed for travel and walkabout photography. With its world-first 16.6x zoom range delivering 27-450mm equivalent coverage on APS-C, combined with fast VXD autofocus, optical image stabilization, and a compact 620g design, it offers exceptional convenience for photographers who want to minimize gear swaps. However, the lens exhibits the typical superzoom compromise of softer center sharpness and notable distortion that requires post-processing correction, making it best suited for travel enthusiasts rather than those demanding critical optical performance.

Optical

Minimum Aperture
f/22-40
Lens Construction
19 elements in 15 groups (4x LD, 3x hybrid aspherical)
Angle of View
77.3° to 5.5°
35mm Equivalent
27-450mm (APS-C)

Autofocus

Type
VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor
Maximum Magnification
0.5x (W) / 0.25x (T)

Stabilization

Type
VC (Vibration Compensation)

Physical

Dimensions
75.5mm (φ) x 125.6mm
Hood
Petal-shaped, bayonet mount (included)
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Nikon Z
Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
67 mm
Lens weight
620 g

Build

Front Coating
Fluorine compound (water- and oil-repellent)
Special Coatings
BBAR-G2 (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection Generation 2)

Features

Zoom Ratio
16.6x
Zoom Lock
Yes
Firmware Updateable
Yes (via Tamron Lens Utility for PC)
Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes

Optics

Min focal length
18 mm
Max focal length
300 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
18-300 mm
Zoom lens
ⓘ
Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
Yes
Max aperture wide
3.5
Max aperture zoom
6.3
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
7020
Closest focusing distance
ⓘ
Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
15 cm01500