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Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

Lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z · Announced August 2022

Full frame lens
Macro
Standard
Telephoto
Super-telephoto

Lowest new

$1,299

at Pictureline

Lowest used/refurb

Launch price $1,299 · today 0% under

Zoom range: 50–400mm, Full frame lens
Max aperture: f/4.5–6.3, Varies with zoom
Optical stabilisation: Built in
Autofocus motor: VXD
Weight: 1,155 g
Weather sealing: Sealed
Max magnification: 0.50×, Focuses to 0.25 m

Where to buy the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD in United States

Pictureline
New · In stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
$1,299
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Pictureline
New · In stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,299
View at Pictureline
Camera Wholesalers
New · In stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,299
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Focus Camera
Used · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$849.99
View at Focus Camera
Beach Camera
Open box · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,099
View at Beach Camera
Beach Camera
New · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,099
View at Beach Camera
Beach Camera
New · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,199.99
View at Beach Camera
Beach Camera
New · Out of stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon Z version
$1,299
View at Beach Camera

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Made in 2 mount versions. Check the version before you buy: each offer says which, when the retailer does.

Price history

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Used: what it should be worth

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IBIS
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New from $2,196.95Used from $1,996.95at 5 stores

Nikon

Z5II

Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2025

IBIS
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New from $1,696.95Used from $1,511.95at 6 stores

Nikon

Z50II

APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2024

4K 60p
15 fps
550 g

New from $1,006.95at 6 stores

Sony

ZV-E10 II

APS-C · 26 MP · 2024

4K 60p
11 fps
377 g

New from $995Used from $965.95at 4 stores

Nikon

Z6III

Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2024

IBIS
6K video
Weather sealed

New from $2,196.95at 6 stores

Sony

α9 III

Full frame · 24.6 MP · 2023

IBIS
4K 120p
Weather sealed

New from $6,599Used from $4,695at 6 stores

Nikon

Full frame · 24.5 MP · 2023

IBIS
4K 60p
Weather sealed

New from $2,196.95Used from $2,066.95at 4 stores

50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD specifications

Optics

Focal length: 50–400mm
35mm equivalent: 50–400mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture: f/4.5–6.3
Minimum aperture: f/22
Made for: Full frame
Elements / groups: 24 / 18
Aperture blades: 9
Closest focus: 0.25 m
Max magnification: 0.50×

Focus & handling

Autofocus: Yes (VXD)
Optical stabilisation: Yes
Weather sealed: Yes
Internal zoom: —
Aperture ring: No
Teleconverter compatible: No

Size & weight

Weight: 1,155 g
Diameter × length: 88.5 × 183.4 mm
Filter thread: 67 mm