Here’s Why the Tamron 18-300mm Zoom Could Be Your Best Lens Purchase Ever

The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3

With its official name being the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A2 VC VXD, which can be a mouthful, this zoom lens from Tamron has been self-billed as a true all-in-oner. As a versatile superzoom lens, it’s ideal for photographers and videographers who want an all-rounder that covers virtually any shooting situation.

Characterized by its 16.6x zoom ratio and a minimum focus distance of only 5.9", it brings the best of Tamron's "all-in-one" philosophy to the Canon RF audience at large.

It also features a fast and precise autofocus mechanism that provides it with some of the best performance in its class, and it's aided by the proprietary Vibration Compensation system that supports stable photography even at ultra-telephoto focal lengths.

A True All-in-One Zoom

Engineered specifically for APS-C-format Canon RF-mount and Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras, this Tamron super zoom provides a 27-450mm equivalent focal length range. It’s also available for Sony E-mount and Fujifilm X-mount cameras as well.

Tamron's Vibration Compensation is notable as well, as it uses a free-floating element, controlled through two gyroscopic sensors to measure the horizontal and vertical vibrations and compensate accordingly, eliminating camera shake.

Plus, the two VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motors mentioned above can further deliver impressively quiet, quick, and precise focusing performance to suit both stills and video applications.

It’s quite versatile indeed too, as the focusing system offers a minimum focusing distance of 5.9' when fully zoomed out, and a 1:2 maximum magnification ratio at the wide end of the zoom range.

Price and Availability

The best part here, too, is the price. With a retail price of $629 here at release, it’s way more affordable than many of the higher-end telephoto zoom options. And in truth, it would cost thousands of dollars to build a full camera bag that could accomplish many of the shot types that this lens covers.

Of course, it will never be as pristine as a telephoto prime or other higher-end options. Still, for many photo and video pros just starting off, it’s an excellent investment worth considering. Here are the full specs and purchase link.

• APS-C | f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40
• 29-480mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
• All-in-One, Wide-to-Tele Zoom
• VXD Linear AF Motor
• Maximum Magnification: 1:2
• VC Image Stabilization
• Weather-Sealed Construction

Price: $629