Tamron announced the development of a new 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount. The official release is scheduled for the summer of 2025. The product page can be found here.
The price of the same lens for E/X mount is $699.
Additional information:
TAMRON announces development of all-in-one zoom lens for Nikon Z mount and Canon RF mount. 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）
April 22, 2025, Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the development of all-in-one zoom lens, 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A1 VC VXD (Model B061), for Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras.
| PRODUCT NAME | 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) For Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount (APS-C mirrorless) |
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| DATE OF LAUNCH | Launch planned in summer 2025 |
Product Overview
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 interchangeable-lens cameras. It was the world’s first2 lens to achieve a zoom ratio of 16.6x when it was released in 2021 for the Sony E and the FUJIFILM X mounts. And now, it is being released for Nikon Z and CANON RF mounts.
The 16.6X zoom range lets you enjoy taking photos from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto without having to change lenses. With its 18mm wide to 300mm ultra-telephoto reach, it is ideal for a wide range of scenes, including landscapes, snapshots, portraits, animals, and sports. 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 0.15m (5.9in) at its wide-angle 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. In addition, it 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. It’s so versatile, it will inspire you to push your creativity further and further.
Product Features
1. Landscape, snapshots, portraits, animals, birds. An all-in-one zoom lens for all kinds of photography
2. Best-in-class autofocus, VXD that’s fast and precise, great for bird and animal photography
3. Maximum magnification ratio is 1:2, absolutely amazing for an all-in-one zoom lens
4. Uncompromising optical performance throughout the entire zoom range
5. TAMRON’s proprietary VC supports telephoto and low-light shooting
6. AF/MF switch and VC ON/OFF switch for Canon RF mount
Note:
1. Di III-A: For APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras
2. Among interchangeable zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of July, 2021: TAMRON)
3. A full-frame equivalent of 27-450mm for Nikon Z mount, and 28.8-480mm for CANON RF mount
Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under license from Canon Inc.
