- Incredibly compact and portable telephoto zoom lens, which is ideal for a broad range of subjects including video capture
- Fast and silent AF technology accurately tracks fast moving subjects to help you capture pin sharp images
- High quality optical design delivers excellent performance with high resolution across the frame and at 300mm
- Crisp and clear images rendered by Tamron’s anti reflective BBAR coating for great results in varied lighting conditions
- Tamron’s first lens for the Nikon Z mount which arrives with Tamron Lens Utility software to update without a camera
Key Features
- World’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lens at this range
- Excellent optical performance with high resolution from edge-to-edge at 300mm
- Exceptionally fast and quiet AF with RXD (Rapid eXtra-silent stepping Drive) stepping motor
- Tamron Lens Utility software for Nikon Z users to update lens
- Moisture resistant construction
- Anti reflective BBAR coating
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Nikon Z Summary
Arriving as the first Tamron lens for , is the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Nikon Z mount. It has been developed as the world’s smallest and lightest telephoto zoom lens, balancing its compact size with high image quality. The 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD measures a mere 150.3mm long with a maximum diameter of 77mm and weighs just 580g. This compact size ensues photographers who want to travel light with a telephoto zoom have a great option to bring for landscapes and sports, as well as portraits, bird photography and casual snaps.
Thanks to extremely quiet RXD focusing motor technology, this can be used in situations such as weddings and concerts as well as for pet and wildlife photography where quiet is essential.
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Nikon Z in More Detail
Ultimate compact telephoto zoom
Having been designed specifically for mirrorless cameras, with an F6.3 aperture at the telephoto end, the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 is the world’s smallest and lightest full-frame mirrorless telephoto zoom lens. It measures 150.3mm (5.9 in) long with a maximum diameter of 77mm and weighs just 580g (20.5 oz).
The zoom range makes it easy for photographers to experience compression and limited depth-of-field unique to a powerful telephoto lens. This is also ideal for users who want to reduce their luggage weight and hike with a lighter load on trails and nature walks.
Superior performance and portability
The 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 optical design successfully balances a compact size with high image quality. The optical construction includes 15 elements in 10 groups, with an LD (Low Dispersion) lens element to suppress axial chromatic and other aberrations which are common with telephoto zoom lenses. When zoomed in to 300mm, which is a commonly used telephoto focal length, the lens delivers excellent resolution from edge-to-edge. The results are extremely crisp and clear throughout the entire zoom range thanks to Tamron’s BBAR Coating, which is renowned for providing excellent anti-reflection qualities.
Exceptionally quiet AF technology
The AF drive incorporates a sensor that accurately detects the position of the lens while the RXD motor unit delivers optimised AF control. This delivers very fast and accurate autofocusing and allows users to maintain pin-sharp focus even with continuously moving subjects, which are common subjects for telephoto zoom lenses. Thanks to the exceedingly quiet AF, the lens can be used discreetly in concert halls and other situations that require low noise levels, as well as for video shooting.
Tamron Lens Utility software
Users can employ the dedicated TAMRON Lens Utility software that was developed in-house by for Nikon’s Z mount system. This enables you to easily update the lens to the latest firmware, without going through your camera.
Moisture resistant construction
Tamron has included seals which are located at the lens mount area and other critical locations to inhibit moisture infiltration and rain from entering the lens. This provides an additional layer of protection when shooting outdoors during adverse weather conditions.
Sample Images
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Nikon Z Specifications
Specifications
| Focal Length | : 70-300mm |
| Maximum Aperture | : F4.5-6.3 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | : 34°21’-8°15’ (for full-frame mirrorless format) |
| Optical Construction | : 15 elements in 10 groups |
| Minimum Object Distance | : 0.8m /31.5 in (WIDE), 1.5m /59.1 in (TELE) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | : 1:9.4 (WIDE) / 1:5.1 (TELE) |
| Filter Size | : f67mm |
| Maximum Diameter | : f77mm |
| Length* | : 150.3mm (5.9 in) |
| Weight | : 580g (20.5 oz) |
| Aperture Blades | : 7 (circular diaphragm)** |
| Minimum Aperture | : F22-32 |
| Standard Accessories | : Round-shaped hood, Lens caps |
What’s in the Box
- Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD Lens for Nikon Z mount full-frame cameras
- Lens hood
- Lens caps
| Offers: Price Drop |
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| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
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| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
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| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: N/A |
| Focal length: 70-300mm |
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| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: N/A |
| Groups: N/A |
| Hood supplied: N/A |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
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| Maximum focal length: 300.0 |
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| Maximum aperture (number): 4.5 |
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| Minimum focal length: 70.0 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.80 |
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| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 7 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
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| Tripod collar: N/A |
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| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: Yes |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: Yes |
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