Quick answer
The Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD is a wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens covering 28-300mm at f/3.5 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD: a full-frame superzoom lens with a 28-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Sony A mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 28-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- PZD
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.49 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD?
At 28-300mm this is a wide-angle to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 28–300mm | 6.9–65.5° | 8.2–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–450mm | 4.6–46.4° | 5.5–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD?
It zooms across 28-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–46.4° horizontal and 5.5–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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