Achieve extraordinary telephoto reach and exceptional versatility on your Japan trip with the TAMRON 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. This ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount full-frame cameras uniquely starts at a standard 50mm, eliminating the need for a separate walk-around lens.
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Contact Jasumo Now →Despite its expansive 8x zoom ratio, it is remarkably compact (183.4mm long) and lightweight (1,115g). The lens features Tamron’s VC (Vibration Compensation) stabilization and the fast, precise VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor, making it the ultimate all-in-one solution for wildlife, sports, and travel photography.
The TAMRON 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 VC VXD is a revolutionary lens for the mirrorless era, offering an all-in-one telephoto solution that starts at a standard focal length. This makes it a perfect single-lens choice for photographers traveling through Japan who need versatility from landscapes to distant detail.
The optical construction features 24 elements in 18 groups, meticulously arranged to deliver high resolution across the entire 8x zoom range. The lens incorporates Tamron’s VC (Vibration Compensation) stabilization system, which is essential for achieving sharp images when shooting handheld at 400mm.
Autofocus is driven by the advanced VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor mechanism. This system is known for its high-speed, accurate, and quiet operation, ensuring reliable tracking for fast-moving subjects. One of the lens’s most striking features is its 1:2 half-macro capability at the 50mm wide end, allowing for a minimum focusing distance of just 0.25m. This means you can capture highly detailed close-up shots alongside your long-distance telephoto images. The lens also includes a Zoom Lock Switch to prevent the barrel from extending accidentally during transport.
| Feature | Specification |
| Focal length | 50-400mm |
| Brightness | F4.5-6.3 |
| Lens construction (groups/elements) | 18 groups 24 elements |
| Angle of view (35mm format) | 46°48′ – 6°11′ |
| Minimum focusing distance (m) | 0.25 (WIDE) / 1.5 (TELE) |
| Maximum magnification | 1:2 (WIDE) / 1:4 (TELE) |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 67 |
| Mass approx. (g) | 1,115 |
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Most ultra-telephoto zooms start around 100mm or 150mm. By starting at 50mm, the 50-400mm eliminates the need for the photographer to carry a standard walk-around lens (like a 24-70mm). This maximizes convenience for travel and provides seamless coverage from standard portraiture to extreme telephoto in one lens.
A maximum magnification of 1:2 means the lens can project the image of the subject onto the sensor at half its actual life size (half-macro). Achieved at the 50mm wide end with a minimum focusing distance of 0.25m, this allows you to take incredibly detailed close-up shots of small subjects, offering versatility beyond standard telephoto lenses.
The built-in VC is highly effective for reducing camera shake, particularly when shooting handheld at the longer focal lengths (300mm to 400mm) where shake is most pronounced. This stabilization works in conjunction with the camera body’s in-body stabilization (IBIS) to ensure sharp images, even when using slower shutter speeds.
The VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor is essential for handling the large, heavy focusing groups required by a super-telephoto zoom. It provides the necessary power and precision to achieve fast and accurate focus, which is crucial when tracking distant or fast-moving subjects at 400mm.
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