ABOUT THE PRODUCT
The Tamron A057 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is a powerful ultra-telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. With its impressive 150-500mm focal range, the lens enables photographers to capture distant subjects with remarkable clarity - making it ideal for wildlife, sports, birding and nature photography.
Despite its extended telephoto reach, the lens remains surprisingly compact at just 209.6mm in length, allowing comfortable handheld shooting and easy portability. The advanced optical design ensures excellent resolution throughout the zoom range, while Tamron's VXD linear motor autofocus and VC (Vibration Compensation) stabilization deliver sharp, reliable results even when shooting moving subjects.
Built with outdoor photography in mind, the lens features moisture-resistant construction, a fluorine coating for easier cleaning, and an Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount, making it a dependable tool for demanding shooting environments.
KEY FEATURES
- 150-500mm Ultra-Telephoto Zoom - Powerful reach for wildlife, sports and distant subjects.
- VXD Linear Motor Autofocus - Fast, precise and quiet focusing performance.
- VC Image Stabilization - Reduces camera shake for sharper handheld images.
- High-Resolution Optical Design - Advanced lens elements ensure clear images across the zoom range.
- Arca-Swiss Compatible Tripod Mount - Quick and stable tripod attachment for telephoto shooting.
POWERFUL ULTRA-TELEPHOTO PERFORMANCE
The 150-500mm focal range allows photographers to capture subjects that are far away while maintaining strong detail and compression effects typical of telephoto photography.
This makes the lens ideal for:
- Wildlife and bird photography
- Sports and action events
- Nature and landscape photography
- Outdoor adventure and travel
The extended reach enables dramatic compositions and tight framing of distant subjects.
ADVANCED OPTICAL DESIGN
The lens features a complex optical structure of 25 elements in 16 groups, including special lens elements and hybrid aspherical elements designed to control chromatic aberrations and other optical distortions.
This design ensures:
- High resolving power
- Excellent contrast and clarity
- Sharp results across the zoom range
- Beautiful background bokeh at telephoto focal lengths
FAST & ACCURATE AUTOFOCUS
Tamron's VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor autofocus system provides:
- High-speed focusing
- Exceptional precision
- Smooth subject tracking
- Quiet operation suitable for both photography and video
This makes the lens particularly effective for fast-moving wildlife and sports action.
IMAGE STABILIZATION FOR SHARP RESULTS
The integrated VC (Vibration Compensation) system helps reduce camera shake when shooting at long focal lengths.
This allows photographers to capture sharp images even when shooting handheld or in challenging lighting conditions.
OUTDOOR-READY DESIGN
Designed for photographers working in demanding environments, the lens includes several durability features:
- Moisture-resistant construction for outdoor reliability
- Fluorine coating that repels dirt and fingerprints
- Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount with strap attachment points
These features provide stability and durability when shooting in the field.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Model: A057
- Focal Length: 150-500mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/5-6.7
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6m (wide) / 1.8m (tele)
- Optical Construction: 25 elements in 16 groups
- Filter Diameter: 82mm
- Length: 209.6mm
- Weight: 1.725kg (without tripod mount)
- Tripod Mount Weight: 155g
- Autofocus Motor: VXD linear motor
- Image Stabilization: VC (Vibration Compensation)
- Mount: Sony E-Mount
- Format Compatibility: Full-frame mirrorless
What's in the box
1 x Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens for Sony E
1 x Round Lens Hood
1 x Front Lens Cap
1 x Rear Lens Cap
1 x Arca-Type Tripod Foot