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Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens Compared to the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens
| Specifications | Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens | Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 19/14 | 24/18 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 46°48' - 8°15' | 46°48'- 6°11' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/4.5-22 / f/6.3-32 | f/4.5-22 / f/6.3-32 |
| Aperture Max by Focal Length | 50-69mm = f/4.5 70-101mm = f/5.0 102-178mm = f/5.6 179-300mm = f/6.3 |
50-60mm = f/4.5 61-83mm = f/5.0 84-150mm = f/5.6 151-400mm = f/6.3 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 23.5 oz (665g) | 40.8 oz (1155g) |
| Actual Weight | 23.5 oz (665.1g) | 40.7 oz (1153.2g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 1.8 oz (49.9g) | 1.9 oz (52.8g) |
| In-Use Weight | 25.2 oz (715g) | 42.6 oz (1206g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.07 x 5.91” (78 x 150mm) | 3.48 x 7.22” (88.5 x 183.4mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.06 x 6.13” (78 x 155.7mm) | 3.49 x 7.42” (88.6 x 188.5mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 8.37” (212.5mm) | 10.36” (263.2mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 2.24” (56.8mm) | 2.94” (74.7mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 0 x 2.29” (0 x 58.2mm) | 3.98 x 2.25” (101.2 x 57.2mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 8.26 - 10.5” (209.8 - 266.6mm) | 9.21 - 12.15” (234 - 308.7mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.89” / 2.24” (22.5mm / 57mm) | 0.7” / 1.93” (17.7mm / 49.1mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VXD Linear | VXD Linear |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 710° | 350° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | Y / |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.66” / 35.43” (220mm / 900mm) | 9.84” / 59.06” (250mm / 1500mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 8.58” / 35.47” (218mm / 901mm) | 9.49” / 57.95” (241mm / 1472mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.50x | 0.50x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 75° | 75° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | O / Y |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HA-065 Buy ► | Y / HA067 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | Y / / | Y / / |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 6.06' 70mm = 8.32' 100mm = 11.90' 135mm = 15.60' 200mm = 23.37' 300mm = 33.11' |
50mm = 6.24' 100mm = 11.84' 200mm = 22.96' 600mm x 400mm Target: 400mm = 21.77' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 50mm = 1847mm 70mm = 2536mm 100mm = 3627mm 135mm = 4755mm 200mm = 7122mm 300mm = 10092mm |
50mm = 1902mm 100mm = 3610mm 200mm = 6999mm 600mm x 400mm Target: 400mm = 6634mm |
| Review | Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens | Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens |
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