Tamron Di III-A B061 18-300mm
Its 16.6x all-in-one 18-300mm zoom range, VXD linear autofocus motor, and VC image stabilization, all in a weather-sealed 635g body, eliminate the need for multiple lenses. The lens focuses as close as 5.9 inches for a 1:2 maximum magnification, offering genuine macro capability rare in a superzoom. This lens is best for travel and hiking photographers who want to capture everything from sweeping landscapes to distant wildlife and detailed close-ups without changing lenses.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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- Q1 202683/100
Buyers praised the lens for its versatility, lightweight build, and suitability for travel and beginners. Some noted warranty issues and slightly rough zoom action.
- Versatile, lightweight, and great for travel and beginners.
- Warranty not honored when lens breaks; product otherwise great.
- Zoom not as smooth as Nikon; still a good lens.
- Well-built, fits small bags, fast auto-focus.
- Q4 202260/100
Mixed reviews: some praise image quality and stabilization, others critique weight, size, and softness at 300mm.
- Good image quality for a superzoom, better than older models.
- Larger and heavier than competitors like 18-135.
- Image quality not perfect at 300mm.
- Not a true wide angle; may disappoint for landscapes.
Based on 45 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 5 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 150 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III-A B061 18-300mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-300mm | 16-300mm | 50-200mm | 13mm | 18-140mm | 50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 635 | 615 | 655 | 415 | 100 | 369 |
| AF Type | VXD | HLA | linear motor | STM | Silent Wave Motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle | zoom | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III-A B061 18-300mm | 54.5 | 15.7 | 57.3 | 87.7 | 69.3 | 24.4 | 99.2 | 59.6 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.5 | 74.9 | 95.8 | 28 | 82.6 | 76.9 | 96.4 | 88 | 92.6 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 86.9 | 96.1 | 63.7 | 95.6 | 39.6 | 92.8 | 34.2 | 50.2 | 81.3 |
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