Tamron A057 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Ultra-telephoto Nikon Z Lens

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 Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. Offering an extensive 150-500mm focal range, this lens allows photographers to capture distant subjects with remarkable clarity, making it ideal for wildlife, birds, sports and nature photography.

Despite its impressive reach, the lens maintains a compact design for comfortable handheld shooting. Measuring just 212.3mm in length and weighing 1.72kg, it is remarkably portable for a 500mm-class ultra-telephoto lens. When paired with APS-C cameras, the lens delivers an equivalent field of view of 225-750mm, further expanding its telephoto capabilities.

Equipped with Tamron's VXD linear motor autofocus and VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization, the lens delivers fast, precise focusing and stable handheld performance, ensuring photographers never miss decisive moments.

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.
• Compact Ultra-Telephoto Design - Portable size for a 500mm-class zoom lens.
• Tele-Macro Capability - Close focusing with strong magnification for detailed subjects.

COMPACT ULTRA-TELEPHOTO PERFORMANCE

Tamron designed this lens specifically to complement modern mirrorless cameras while maintaining portability.

• Length: 212.3mm
• Maximum diameter: 93mm
• Zoom ring rotation: 75 for fast adjustments
• APS-C equivalent: 225-750mm

Even when fully extended to 500mm, the lens remains well-balanced for handheld shooting.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE OPTICS

The advanced optical design includes 25 elements in 16 groups, incorporating specialized lens elements to control optical distortions and maintain exceptional image quality.

Special elements include:

• 1 XLD (eXtra Low Dispersion) element
• 5 LD (Low Dispersion) elements
• 2 hybrid aspherical elements

Combined with BBAR-G2 coating, these elements reduce ghosting and flare while preserving excellent contrast and sharpness across the frame.

FAST & PRECISE VXD AUTOFOCUS

Tamron's VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor autofocus system delivers:

• Extremely fast focusing
• High precision and accurate 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 HANDHELD SHOOTING

The integrated VC (Vibration Compensation) system helps reduce camera shake, especially when shooting at long focal lengths.

This stabilization is particularly helpful for:

• Ultra-telephoto handheld shooting
• Low-light environments
• Indoor or evening scenes

CLOSE-UP & TELE-MACRO PERFORMANCE

The lens offers impressive close-up capability for an ultra-telephoto zoom.

• Minimum focus distance: 0.6m at 150mm
• Minimum focus distance: 1.8m at 500mm
• Maximum magnification: 1:3.1 at 150mm

This enables detailed close-up photography of subjects such as plants, insects and small objects.

ADVANCED CONTROLS & CUSTOMIZATION

The Nikon Z-mount version includes several usability improvements:

• Linear / Non-Linear focus response switch for manual focusing control
• Flex Zoom Lock mechanism to prevent zoom creep
• Ergonomic low-profile switches for improved handling
• Tamron Lens Utility compatibility for firmware updates and customization

PROFESSIONAL BUILD & HANDLING

The lens is designed for demanding outdoor photography.

• Moisture-resistant construction
• Rubberized hood front rim for impact protection
• Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount with strap attachment holes
• Balanced design for tripod and handheld shooting

SPECIFICATIONS

• Model: A057
• Focal Length: 150-500mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/5-6.7
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.6m (wide) / 1.8m (tele)
• Maximum Magnification: 1:3.1
• Filter Diameter: 82mm
• Maximum Diameter: 93mm
• Length: 212.3mm
• Weight: 1.720kg (without tripod mount)
• Tripod Mount Weight: 155g
• Autofocus Motor: VXD linear motor
• Image Stabilization: VC (Vibration Compensation)
• Mount: Nikon Z-Mount
• Format Compatibility: Full-frame mirrorless

What's in the box
1 x Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens (Nikon Z)
1 x Round Lens Hood
1 x Front Lens Cap
1 x Rear Lens Cap
1 x Arca-Type Tripod Mount