Tamron is continuing to expand its popular line of compact and lightweight lenses for Sony E shooters with the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD. A popular zoom range for DSLRs, this flexible telephoto range is now available for full-frame mirrorless as a sleek one-lens option for distant and portrait-length subjects. Beyond its small profile, the lens is also characterized by a durable design and advanced optics that slot it right in range with Tamron’s other Di III lenses for Sony E.
Tamron’s key goal when bringing this zoom over to full-frame mirrorless was to make it a sleek and lightweight lens; to make it an inviting way for anyone to work with such long focal lengths without worrying about the heft of large lens sizes. Measuring 3 x 5.8", sporting a 67mm front filter size, and weighing just 1.2 lb, this 70-300mm is suitable for leaving on your Sony camera for all-day, walkaround shooting, especially if your shooting trips include landscapes, portraits, wildlife, and sports subjects. Beyond its form factor, this lens is also distinguished by a moisture-resistant build that further reinforces its use outdoors.
Optically, the 70-300mm incorporates specialized elements to suppress a variety of aberrations and distortions throughout the zoom range. An RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) autofocus motor is employed, too, which delivers quick, quiet, and smooth AF performance that benefits both photo and video needs. This focusing motor also permits full-time manual focus control and is compatible with Sony’s Direct Manual Focus function as well as Fast Hybrid AF and Eye AF functions.
What are your thoughts on Tamron’s latest lens, the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD? Do you have any experience with Tamron’s other compact zooms for Sony E? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments, below.
