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Tamron
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens for Full Frame Sony…
Lighter mirrorless reach with fast focus.
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4.5· 241 ratings
$1,399
Price checked July 18, 2026
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Our verdict
HSReviewed by the BirdingPath team · Hilly Shore LabsUpdated July 18, 2026Price checked July 18, 2026
Synthesized from public specs and 136 buyer mentions. We research and analyze — we don't lab-test.
Get it if
Sony full-frame wildlife shooters wanting handheld 150-500mm reach with fast, precise autofocus and stabilization.
Skip it if
You need an ultralight kit; at 4.14 lb some buyers still flag its weight.
Type
Telephoto zoom lens
Compatibility
Sony E (full-frame)
Key spec
150-500mm f/5-6.7
Weight
4.14 lb
Buyers praise
- Build Quality
- Image Quality
- Value for money
- Focal Range
Buyers flag
- Weight
The BirdingScore, unpacked
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Owner satisfaction76/100
Field value60/100
Specifications
- Type
- Telephoto zoom lens
- Compatibility
- Sony E (full-frame)
- Key spec
- 150-500mm f/5-6.7
- Weight
- 4.14 lb
- Best for
- Handheld wildlife
Specs from the manufacturer listing and public product data; confirm the current listing before buying.
Manufacturer's claims (from Tamron)Show
- Mastering the magical world of 500mm ultra-telephoto zoom lenses
- Enjoy comfortable handheld shooting with a compact full-featured, full-frame 500mm lens
- Uncompromising high image quality throughout the entire zoom range
- High-speed, high-precision AF means you'll never miss a photo opportunity
- VC image stabilization facilitates shooting handheld at the 500mm ultra-telephoto position
- MOD of 0.6m (23.6 in) when shooting at the 150mm setting
Marketing copy as listed by the manufacturer — not our assessment.
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