When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Photo: Tamron Tamron's 18-300mm F3. 5-6. 3 Di III-A VC VXD APS-C lens is now available for Canon's RF and Nikon's Z mount.
When the company announced the new mount options for the lens earlier this year, it caused a bit of a stir, as it's the first third-party APS-C zoom lens with autofocus released for Nikon's mount.
The company is pitching it as an "all-in-one" option for people looking for a lens that can both shoot ultra-wide (27mm equiv. on Nikon, 29mm equiv. on Canon) and capture relatively far-away subjects at its tele setting (450mm equiv. Nikon, 480mm equiv. Canon).
While this class of zooms generally doesn't provide the image quality you'd expect from a prime or higher-end zoom, they are undoubtedly versatile. That makes them a popular pick for people starting out, as they provide reach that smartphones don't, without making you juggle multiple lenses.
These kinds of lenses are a popular pick for budding photographers
Both versions of the lens have a zoom lock switch to keep it from accidentally extending while you're not using it. The version for Canon cameras also has an AF/MF switch and a stabilization switch.
On RF mount, the Tamron 18-300mm F3. 5-6. 3 Di III-A VC VXD will be competing with the Sigma 16-300mm F3. 5-6. 7 DC OS, which fills a similar niche. That lens isn't available on Z mount, and Nikon doesn't make any single APS-C lens that covers this kind of range.
The RF and Z mount versions will cost $629, which is actually $70 less than the retail price for the Sony and Fujifilm versions when the lens was originally announced in 2021. The Z mount version will be available on August 28th, and the RF mount version will follow on September 26th.
Z mount:
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RF mount:
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Press Release:
TAMRON Announces the Launch of All-in-One Zoom Lens for Nikon Z and CANON RF mounts
One Lens That Covers Wide-Angle to Ultra-Telephoto and Everything in Between!
18-300mm F/3. 5-6. 3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061)
August 7, 2025, Commack NY – TAMRON Americas announces the launch of the 18-300mm F/3. 5-6. 3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras on August 28, 2025, for Nikon Z mount and September 26, 2025, for CANON RF mount. Both lenses will retail for $629 USD / $849 CAD.
The 18-300mm F/3. 5-6. 3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) is an all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. It was the world's first lens1 to achieve a zoom ratio of 16. 6x when it was released in 2021 for the Sony E and FUJIFILM X mounts. 2 And now, it is being released for Nikon Z and CANON RF mounts.
The 16. 6x zoom range lets you take photos from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto without having to change lenses. With its wide to ultra-telephoto reach3, this all-in-one lens is ideal for a wide range of scenes, including landscapes, snapshots, portraits, animals, and birds. What's more, thanks to its compact design, you can easily take it with you on vacation, backpacking, and hikes. The MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is 5. 9” (0. 15m) at the wide end, and the maximum magnification ratio is 1:2, making it possible to capture impressive images that bring out the power and detail of the subject. The lens is equipped with the high-speed, high-precision linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) and TAMRON's original VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism, supporting comfortable and stable shooting. This all-in-one zoom lens makes photography more fun because you can use it in an unlimited number of situations. Its versatility will inspire you to push your creativity further and further.
Product Features
Versatile 16. 6x zoom range to capture all kinds of photography including landscape, travel, snapshots, portraits, animals, birds
Compact and lightweight design fits APS-C camera concept, and is ideal for travel and everyday photography
Uncompromising optical performance throughout the entire zoom range
Best-in-class autofocus VXD that’s fast and precise, great for sports, action, bird and animal photography
Maximum magnification ratio is 1:2, absolutely amazing for an all-in-one zoom lens
Tamron's proprietary VC supports telephoto and low-light shooting
AF/MF switch and VC on/off switch for Canon RF mount
Firmware update with Tamron Lens Utility™ software for Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts
Protective features (Moisture-Resistant Construction and Fluorine Coating)
1. Among interchangeable zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of July 2021: TAMRON)
2. The lens for Sony E-mount launched September 24, 2021, and on October 28, 2021, FUJIFILM X mount
3. A full-frame equivalent of 27-450mm for Nikon Z mount, and 28. 8-480mm for CANON RF mount
2025-8-7 07:00
