Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
Lens for Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF · Announced August 2021
Official site on tamron.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- APS-C lens
- Macro
- Wide
- Standard
- Telephoto
- Super-telephoto
Typically £529 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
£529
at Harrison Cameras
- Used from
- £375 at Harrison Cameras29% under new
- Used, typically
- £375
- Zoom range: 18–300mm, 27–450mm equivalent (29–480mm on Canon)
- Max aperture: f/3.5–6.3, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: VXD
- Weight: 620 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.50×, Focuses to 0.15 m
18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD overview
The Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD is an 18–300mm f/3.5–6.3 zoom for APS-C cameras on Sony E-mount, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z and Canon RF, announced by Tamron in August 2021. 49 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits wildlife and sport as well as travel.
New, it sells for £529 in the United Kingdom (Harrison Cameras); used and refurbished copies start at £375.
Worth comparing it with the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary.
Where to buy the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD in United Kingdom
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Harrison CamerasLowest used
UsedIn stock
EXcellent
£375
Harrison CamerasBest price
NewIn stock
Nikon Z version
£529
Harrison Cameras
NewIn stock
£529
Harrison Cameras
NewIn stock
Fujifilm X version
£529
Harrison Cameras
NewIn stock
Sony E version
£529
Cambrian Photography
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Fujifilm X version
£529
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Things to know
- 18–300mm zoom, f/3.5–6.3 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom); 27–450mm equivalent (29–480mm on Canon).
- APS-C lens: on a full-frame body of the same mount it crops the frame.
- Autofocus (VXD motor); optical stabilisation.
- 620 g; 75.5 × 125.6 mm; 67mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.15 m, up to 0.50× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Made in 4 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
- Used, it typically sells for about £375 in United Kingdom (asking prices over 21 days); today from £375.
Good for
- Wildlife and sport (450mm-equivalent reach)
- Travel (16.7× zoom range)
From the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 17% under the UK price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in GBP at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $584.99≈ £437 | $481≈ £359 |
| United Kingdom(you) | £529 | £375 |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | A$854.05≈ £438 | A$899≈ £461 |
| Singapore | S$946≈ £551 | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
£375
Usually £375 to £375 · 21 days, 21 listings
Cheapest used today
£375
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | £375 | £375 | £375 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | £375 | £375 | £375 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 18–300mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 27–450mm equivalent (29–480mm on Canon)
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5–6.3
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- APS-C
- Elements / groups
- 19 / 15
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.15 m
- Max magnification
- 0.50×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (VXD)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 620 g
- Diameter × length
- 75.5 × 125.6 mm
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Cameras it fits
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Fujifilm
X-T30 III
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2025
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
Fujifilm
X-E5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
Canon
EOS R50 V
APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2025
- 4K 60p
- 15 fps
Nikon
Z50II
APS-C · 20.9 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 15 fps
Fujifilm
X-M5
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2024
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
Sony
ZV-E10 II
APS-C · 26 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 11 fps
An APS-C lens also mounts on full-frame bodies of the same mount, where it crops the frame; those aren't listed.