Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD

The Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010) is an interchangeable superzoom full-frame DSLR camera lens announced by Tamron on February 6, 2014[7] and released in late June 2014 for the Canon and Nikon mounts and on 30 October 2014 for the Sony mount.[4]

Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD
MakerTamron
Lens mount(s)Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony/Minolta Alpha
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focus driveUltrasonic
Focal length28-300mm
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5 - f/6.3
Close focus distance0.49 metres (1.6 ft)
Max. magnification0.29
Diaphragm blades7
Construction19 elements in 15 groups
Features
Weather-sealingPartial[1]
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Aperture ringNo No
Physical
Max. length182.60 millimetres (7.189 in)[2]
Diameter74 millimetres (2.9 in)
Weight540 grams (1.19 lb)
Filter diameter67mm
Accessories
Lens hoodHA010[3]
Angle of view
Diagonal75゜23' - 8゜15'[4]
History
Introduction2014
DiscontinuationJuly 2018 (Sony)
July 2020 (Canon, Nikon)[5]
Retail info
MSRP$849[6] USD

The Sony version, released later than the Canon and Nikon variants and discontinued earlier than the other two,[5] does not feature image stabilization (or "Vibration Compensation", "VC", as Tamron calls it) since the relevant Sony cameras that the lens is compatible with feature in-body image stabilization.[6]

The lens supports full-time manual focus in both autofocus (AF) as well as in manual focus (MF) modes.[6]

See also edit

  • Canon EF 28-300mm lens — a similar, older, heavier, more expensive first-party lens for Canon DSLR cameras by Canon

References edit

  1. ^ Joe Farace (3 December 2014). "Lens Review: Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 di VC PZD". AVTech Media Americas Inc.
  2. ^ Bryan Carnathan. "Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens Specifications and Measurements". Rectangular Media, LLC. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Tamron A010 Instruction Manual (English)" (PDF). Tamron. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  4. ^ a b "28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD (Model A010) | Specifications | Lenses | TAMRON Photo Site for photgraphic lenses". Tamron. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Discontinued Product List | Lenses | TAMRON Photo Site for photgraphic lenses". Tamron. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  6. ^ a b c "Tamron officially launches 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 full frame superzoom: Digital Photography Review". Digital Photography Review. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Tamron to make new 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 superzoom for full frame SLRs: Digital Photography Review". Digital Photography Review. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 21 October 2023.