The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD ($1,199 to $1,499) super-telephoto zoom for the Fuji, Nikon, and Sony systems undercuts many first-party options on price while still delivering competitive picture quality. The surprisingly compact optic also focuses quickly, features full weather protection, and can capture decent macros. The competition varies depending on the platform you use, but this Tamron manages to present excellent value to sports and wildlife photographers on any of them. Pros and specialists might still prefer the longer reach of our Editors' Choice winners, the Sigma 150-600mm DN OS Sports ($1,499) and the Fuji XF 150-600mm ($1999.95), but the 150-500mm confidently slots into all of these system lineups as a more versatile, often more affordable alternative to the standard 100-400mm zoom.Available for Fuji, Nikon, and Sony Tamron initially marketed the 150-500mm for Sony cameras exclusively but has since added Fujifilm X and Nikon Z editions to its catalog. Ea...
The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens has the zoom power you'll want for sports and wildlife imaging, as well as a sturdy build to handle location work.
Excellent telephoto optics; Dust, moisture, and fluorine protection; Lockable zoom clutch; Tripod collar with Arca foot; Superb stabilization; 1:3 macro focus; Available for Fuji, Nikon, and Sony cameras
Doesn't work with teleconverters; Dim aperture limits low-light use; Doesn't support full burst rate of some Sony cameras