Tamron Di III A057 500mm
Its 150-500mm range on full-frame Nikon Z bodies, backed by VXD linear autofocus and VC stabilization, makes hand-held super-telephoto shooting possible in a relatively compact 1720g build. The 600mm close focus distance delivers a useful 1:3.1 magnification ratio, and the moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in the field. This lens fits wildlife and landscape enthusiasts seeking an affordable, travel-friendly zoom with solid optical performance.
About This Lens
Its 150-500mm range on full-frame Nikon Z bodies, backed by VXD linear autofocus and VC stabilization, makes hand-held super-telephoto shooting possible in a relatively compact 1720g build. The 600mm close focus distance delivers a useful 1:3.1 magnification ratio, and the moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in the field. This lens fits wildlife and landscape enthusiasts seeking an affordable, travel-friendly zoom with solid optical performance.
- Focal length 150-500mm
- Max aperture 22-32
- Mount Nikon Z
- Stabilization
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 1720
- Af type VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor
- Lens type telephoto
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong versatility (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average build (13th percentile) 13th
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile) 16th
- Below average aperture (24th percentile) 24th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 150 |
| Focal Length Max | 500 |
| Elements | 25 |
| Groups | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 6 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 and Fluorine Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22-32 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.7 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Nikon Z |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.7 kg / 3.8 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 82 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 600 |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.1 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Tamron Di III A057 500mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 | Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 150-500mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 13mm | 35mm |
| Max Aperture | 22-32 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/1.7 |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 1720 | 615 | 726 | 413 | 415 | 363 |
| AF Type | VXD eXtreme-Torque Drive Linear AF Motor | HLA | STM | Autofocus | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | macro | Wide-Angle | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamron Di III A057 500mm | 54.5 | 15.7 | 12.7 | 47 | 99.7 | 24.4 | 16.4 | 84.5 | 64.6 | 81.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.1 | 58.9 | 86 | 98.9 | 76.7 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.3 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.6 | 51.5 | 81.4 | 97 | 71 | 0 | 98.9 | 73.9 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.6 | 74.4 | 71 | 91.2 | 71 | 0 | 95.7 | 89.3 | 99.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 F/1.4 Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.5 | 96.3 | 80.6 | 34.1 | 64.6 | 81.4 |
| Meike 35mm F1.7 Wide Angle APS-C Manual Focus Prime Fixed Compare | 86.9 | 91.6 | 51.8 | 96 | 42.5 | 94.2 | 63.3 | 34.1 | 89.3 | 81.4 |
Usage Scores
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