Unprecedented ultra-telephoto 500mm zoom sets your creative vision free. Dramatically capture distant subjects. VC and fast AF ensure you'll never miss a magnificent moment.
150-500mm VC VXD: zoom in on the image of your dreams
The 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras upends conventional wisdom for ultra-telephoto zoom lenses, with a very compact design and high image quality. The lens achieves a 500mm focal length while retaining a compact size, with a length of just 209.6mm and a maximum diameter of 93mm, enabling comfortable handheld shooting. The design places major emphasis on image quality. The optical construction features 25 elements in 16 groups and utilizes special lens elements and hybrid aspherical lens elements to control various potential aberrations such as chromatic aberrations. The 150-500mm f/5-6.7 zoom is also equipped with a high-speed, high-precision linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) and VC (Vibration Compensation), ensuring that no photogenic moment is ever missed. Additionally, the lens has a MOD (Minimum Object Distance) of 0.6m at the 150mm end and remarkable overall usability. The Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount has strap attachment holes and there are various features to support outdoor shooting, including Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating. The 150-500mm f/5-6.7 is a highly versatile lens that lets you capture a wide array of subjects ranging from landscapes and birds to sports and wildlife photography. You will be amazed when you experience the powerful and unique world of ultra-telephoto lenses for yourself.
Model A057 - 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD for Sony full-frame mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras
Filter diameter: 82mm
Minimum focus distance: 0.6m (wide) / 1.8m (tele)
Length: 209.6mm
Weight: 1.725kg (without tripod mount) / tripod mount 155g
Mount compatible: Sony E-Mount
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| Is New | No |
|---|---|
| Is Sale | No |
| Manufacturer | Tamron |
| Manufacturer product number (MPN) | A057S |
| GTIN | 4960371006741 |
An ultra-telephoto zoom built for wildlife, birds and sport: 500mm reach in a body short enough to hand-hold, with VC stabilisation and a removable tripod mount.
Designed for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras, including the Sony a7 IV, a7C II, a7R V, a9 III and a1 II. It also fits Sony APS-C bodies such as the a6400 and a6700, where the field of view is cropped by about 1.5x.
| Mount | Sony E |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 150-500mm (full-frame; about 225-750mm equivalent on APS-C) |
| Maximum aperture | F5 (wide) - F6.7 (tele) |
| Image stabilisation | Yes, VC (Vibration Compensation) |
| Autofocus | VXD linear motor |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.6m (wide) / 1.8m (tele) |
| Maximum magnification | 1:3.1 (wide) / 1:3.7 (tele) |
| Optical construction | 25 elements in 16 groups |
| Aperture blades | 7 (circular) |
| Filter size | 82mm |
| Weight | 1,725g without tripod mount |
| Length | 209.6mm |
| In the box | Round hood, lens caps, tripod mount |
Is the 150-500mm good for a Kruger or Kgalagadi safari?
Yes. 500mm brings distant animals and birds close from a vehicle, VC steadies the view, and it is compact enough to use handheld or on a beanbag.
Can it be hand-held?
Yes. At about 1.7kg it is light for a 500mm lens, and VC stabilisation helps. The tripod mount can be removed when it is not needed.
What filter size does it take?
82mm.