Tamron
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Nikon Z) 9PC Accessory Bundle camera lens
Compact 150-500mm full-frame telephoto zoom with VXD autofocus, VC stabilisation and an 82mm filter kit for Nikon Z
- TypeTelephoto Zoom Lens
- Versatile 150-500mm zoom covers wildlife to sports
- VXD linear motor delivers fast, precise autofocus
- VC stabilisation with three modes reduces camera shake
- 25 elements in 16 groups with low-dispersion glass control aberrations
- 9-piece accessory bundle adds filters, hood and cleaning tools
Telephoto Zoom for Nikon Z
The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is a compact super telephoto zoom lens built for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. It covers a versatile 150-500mm focal range on full-frame sensors and extends to an equivalent 225-750mm on APS-C bodies. The bundle adds an 82mm filter kit, tulip hood, cleaning tools and a cap keeper for immediate field use.
Variable Aperture Constraints
The lens operates at a maximum aperture of f/5 at the wide end and f/6.7 at 500mm, stopping down to a minimum of f/22-32 across the range. This variable aperture limits low-light performance and depth-of-field control compared to constant-aperture designs. Photographers needing faster shutter speeds in dim conditions or shallower subject isolation at long reach will find this a practical ceiling.
VXD Linear Motor Focus
The VXD eXtreme-torque Drive linear motor delivers high-speed, high-precision autofocus movement for responsive tracking of moving subjects. This focus system is the primary determinant of whether the lens keeps pace with erratic wildlife or sports action. Buyers who require the absolute fastest acquisition for professional-level burst sequences should verify this motor meets their specific tracking demands.
Highlights
- Versatile 150-500mm zoom covers wildlife to sports
- VXD linear motor delivers fast, precise autofocus
- VC stabilisation with three modes reduces camera shake
- 25 elements in 16 groups with low-dispersion glass control aberrations
- 9-piece accessory bundle adds filters, hood and cleaning tools
Specifications
| Type | Telephoto Zoom Lens |
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Questions about this item
Should I get the bundle or just the lens alone?
The bundle adds an 82 mm gradual colour filter set, a three-piece multi-coated filter kit (UV, CPL, FLD), a tulip hood, blower, cleaning pen, cloth, starter cleaning kit and cap keeper — everything you need to protect and clean the front element right away.
What does the f/5-6.7 aperture range mean when I am shooting at 500 mm?
At the long end the maximum aperture is f/6.7, so you will need higher ISO or slower shutter speeds in low light; the minimum aperture of f/32 gives deep depth of field for landscape work.
How does the Nikon Z mount affect the 150-500 mm focal range on my camera?
On a full-frame Z body the lens covers 150-500 mm; on an APS-C Z body the crop factor gives an equivalent field of view of 225-750 mm.
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