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Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC VXD (B061) Definitive Review

Dustin Abbott

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Photographer Dustin Abbott shares a review of the surprisingly excellent Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC VXD (B061) that is now available for both Sony E-mount (tested here) and Fuji X-mount APS-C mirrorless cameras. | This video is sponsored by Fantom Wallet. Visit https://fantomwallet.com/ and use code DUSTIN15 to get 15% off | Visit https://bit.ly/lethelightinTV for the new channel | Read the Text Review: https://bit.ly/B061DA | Visit the Image Gallery: https://bit.ly/B061Pics | Purchase the Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC @ B&H Photo https://bhpho.to/3j4aPAG | Amazon https://amzn.to/3FQkCUq | Amplis Foto https://bit.ly/B061Amplis (use code AMPLIS52018DA for 5% off) | Amazon Canada https://amzn.to/3BQEbcX | Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3DPzcKh | Amazon Germany https://amzn.to/3DKyw8N

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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro
5:07 - Build and Handling
10:25 - Optical Stabilizer
11:34 - Focus Action
14:04 - Image Quality Breakdown
29:23 - Conclusion and Pricing
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20 Comments

@sashinger5230 4 years ago

That might be THE lens for my a6400 when hiking longer distances. No changing, just one lens. Thanks for the great review! 👌

@ptrykbr8737 4 years ago

Probably not good for professional tasks, but seems like this lens is perfect for hobbyist photographer who want to shot everything and just get fun.

@Silvermaximum 1 year ago

One of the best detailed reviews when it comes to camera gears. When I was starting on photography 15 years back, I was watching you already and its good to see you still one of the best reviewer when it comes to camera gears. Well done review mate well done.

@dr.alanmarcus4741 2 years ago

Thank you for your review. This is great lens, when used with the A7RV and especially with the A6700.
I used this lens with my A7RV when I traveled to Japan in spring 2023 together with the Tamron 20-40mm f2.8. The combo of the A7RV with 18-300mm(27-450mm equivalent) at 26MP was excellent. On this camera the 300mm pictures appeared to be a little soft at f6.3.
Since purchasing the A6700 with its new 26MP sensor all I can say is that I am very satisfied when used with the 18-300. Subjectively, I find that this new combo seems sharper and appears to have better colors than with the A7RV sensor.
In the Fall of 2023 I Traveled to West Coast of the USA , including the Western national parks up to Yellowstone . The 18-300 was used exclusively with the A6700 and the 20-40 with the A7RV. The 18-300 was consistently sharp at the wider angles especially at f5.6. If you use F8.0 at 300mm (450mm equivalent) it’s also pretty sharp. It’s not close to the Sony 70-200 GM II but also a lot less expensive.
I really hope that you will review the Sony A6700 soon, I enjoy using this camera very much.

@xzces 4 years ago

Thanks! This is the first in depth review I've seen from this lens. I really like the way you've done this, with all the attention to detail and real world scenarios! I'm still waiting for my fuji pre order but only now do I have a good feeling about what to expect from it.

@stephanweiskorn6760 1 year ago

Excellent video 😮!

@maggnet4829 3 years ago

I own the lens and can confirm the presented results 1:1. This review is completely spot on in all regards.

@DPG214 2 years ago

Outstanding reviews. Thank you for taking so much invaluable time to present such clear and definitive reviews. They are extremely helpful.

@TechandFood 4 years ago

@ Dustin Abbott I appreciate your through reviews, You indeed set the standard for all my lens and camera purchases. I don't purchase a lens until it's reviewed by you, because your clear precise reviews gives me a better understanding of what i'm purchasing. Thank you sir.

@metalmick99 3 years ago

Thanks for a wonderful, considered, and detailed review. Very informative. My goal is to get to 300mm (APS-C). As I consider this lens for my X-mount, in my country, the XF 70-300 is much the same price as the Tamron, but would oblige me to carry my 16-80 as well. I'll have to do some very hard thinking. Hmnnn...

@Zunidrap 4 years ago (edited)

Excellent review. Thanks, Dustin. I had been waiting for this one. Looks really good for such a zoom range. I will get it at some point and use your link. I just hope it won't pull and build up tons of dust inside.

@walterwiniana 4 years ago

Thank you for your great review on this lens. I’m really thinking of getting this lens for my landscape photography. Your review has been very helpful, thanks again 👍🏾

@angelosal85 4 years ago

Great and helping review

@amitkrupal1234 4 years ago

Very nice & precise review

@CraigAllen-y3p 2 years ago

Excellent review--thank you for covering this lens and its capabilities so well!

@jamesconradtucker 3 years ago

Great review, Dustin. Im really starting to appreciate your lens reviews. This is a great all-rounder given the compromises inherent in such a design. I am picking up a Sony A6600 with an already usable 18-135mm kit lens. I would be considering the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Lens for its extra reach. Fairly impressive and Tamron has come a long way. Thank you, Sir. Nice clear, and well presented review!