So Tamron is back at it with the release of its Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens made for Nikon Z mount cameras. This lens shows off its versatility which is perfect for a full frame mirrorless camera. With its ability to capture amazing image quality in your exposures, with a zoom range of 50-400 and a zoom ratio of 1:2, you can be certain that this lens which has a magnification ratio of 8x zoom length all the way through the maximum magnification, and a 9.8” minimum focusing distance up to 400mm will serve wonderfully as an ultra-telephoto zoom lens. This lens competes with the Sony FE ultra telephoto zoom lens lineup and those from Sigma and Canon as well.
Whether you prefer to use autofocus or manual focus, you get your desired angle of view and tremendous focal lengths. The zoom ratio of 1:2 also gives you the best versatility, so you can use this lens in macro photography as well.
You can also mount this lens on Nikon Z mount cameras, and they could have an APS-C image processor or be a full frame mirrorless camera. Unfortunately, this lens is not compatible with the Sony E mount system. The lens for Sony E-mount cameras was previously launched on September 22, 2022. You may still be able to get a mounting adapter, which will allow you to mount this lens on even more cameras.
This great lens model A067 50-400mm mirrorless zoom lens for Nikon mounted cameras, serves wonderfully as a mirrorless lens able to capture images all the way to get close-up shots of your subject including tremendous eye AF or autofocus tracking.
Let’s take a deeper dive into this tremendous lens from Tamron.
General Features
Design
Shooters will surely appreciate the design and lightweight build of this new lens. A lightweight, ergonomic and very portable lens measuring just 7.3 inches long and a very travel-oriented weight 41.6 oz. So, if you happen to be traveling and perhaps want to use this lens in landscape photography or skylines with a tremendous focal length of 400mm., you are in luck to have this great mirrorless lens with you.
There is also a zoom lock switch which will lock the zoom ring in place. This is a very convenient feature for shooters as they use this lens for all of photography needs. The powerful built-in VXD linear motor focus mechanism and VC image stabilization mechanism, assists with eliminating camera shake which we often find with handheld photography.
There is also tremendous weather sealing that this lens contains which make traveling with it and using it in harsh conditions less of a concern for you. The front lens element features a fluorine coating (Tamron’s BBAR-G2 proprietary lens coating) that eliminates the worry of fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants hitting the lens, and can handle extreme harsh weather conditions.
Designed as a Nikon Z lens mount lens, the Tamron DI III VXD you get easy access to a plethora of Nikon cameras. Remember, you may be able to get a lens adapter if you want to place this camera on a different lens mount. The lens for Sony E-mount cameras was previously launched on September 22, 2022, as we mentioned prior.
Still Image Features
Tamron’s advanced technology provides unrivaled resolution and picture quality in a lightweight lens, and with its extra low dispersion element vibration compensation ensures that high resolution is found to the image edges. The ergonomic and lightweight design helps you get comfortable usage of a lens with such a long focusing distance, and there is improved texture and tactile feel to the lens as well, which again makes this lens easier to use.
Thanks to the zoom ratio of 1:2, you can use this lens while shooting in macro photography, so you get a great angle of view, but your subject can be zoomed in to allow for more of them in the frame all the way to the wide end of zoom range of 8x magnification. So this lens can act like the Tamron 150 5-6.7 DI III, and be used as an ultra-telephoto zoom lens, providing tremendous image quality, even at great distances.
The optical design which has 24 Elements in 18 Groups offering extra low dispersion is made to reduce chromatic aberrations like fringing and vignetting. There is a “Focus Limiter” function that limits the Autofocus search range, which can be accessed when you download the Tamron lens utility software.
Its maximum aperture of F4.5-6.3 means you get a wide aperture lens indicated by its F-Stop number. This allows for more natural light or ambient light to hit the camera’s image sensor to improve flare and ghosting which may appear in your exposure. This really ups the image quality that this lens can provide.
The voice-coil extreme torque drive or VXD linear motor focus mechanism, helps you get blazing fast and accurate autofocus shots of your subject. In addition, the ability to achieve high shutter speeds, means you can capture your image with your subject controlling how much light will enter the image sensor. This motor is also extremely quiet, like the Tamron RXD, giving you silent motors during operation so it won’t interfere with your shooting scene.
There is also a Ø67mm filter diameter included for ease of system usage, so you get the correct filter thread size. A front and rear lens cap and flower shaped lens hood do well in assisting with the protection of the lens.
Software
There is a focus set button for lens function customization available when you download the Tamron lens utility mobile app or PC software. This can be done via the USB-C connector port to your PC on the lens, and then you can also download firmware updates to keep your new lens functioning at peak performance. The software is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 and is also available in the Google Play store for mobile usage on an android device. It is also compatible with Apple Mac devices running macOS 12, macOS 13 or macOS 14, but will require that you have at least 4GB of RAM or memory. This should not be an issue with today’s PCs/Laptops/Notebooks or even mobile devices that are available at good price ranges.
Final Thoughts
The versatility provided by the Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens For Nikon Z, is wonderful. Whether you are looking for an everyday ultra-telephoto zoom lens or a lens that can be used as a prime lens, the Tamron 50-400mm lens will meet your needs. The lens which Tamron announced on August 29th, 2024, is available for pre-order now at $1,299.00 USD, and will begin shipping on September 19th, 2024. Please read the user manual that comes with the lens or check it out online for warranty information from Tamron. In conclusion, what we have seen from this great mirrorless lens and at its price range, this will be a tough to beat lens in the 50-400mm focal length range.
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