Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXDvsTamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
150-500mm / F5-6.7
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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
18-300mm / F3.5-6.3
27-450mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight1085g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-300mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD212.3mm long × 93mm diameter
- 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD127.6mm long × 75.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Tamron 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 150mm | 18mm | +132mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 500mm | 300mm | +200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5 | F3.5 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.7 | F6.3 | 0.2 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 60cm | 15cm | +0.45m |
| Weight | 1.72kg | 635g | +1085g |
| Length | 212.3mm | 127.6mm | +84.7mm |
| Diameter | 93mm | 75.5mm | +17.5mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD relative to 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD
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