Lens Details
Tamron
70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Nikon Z)
$449~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: October 14, 2021
Highlights
- A full-frame 70-300mm f/4.5 zoom for Nikon Z — suited to sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
- The 300mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- It is relatively compact at 545g, pairing well with Nikon Z bodies.
Who it's for
The Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Nikon Z) is a 70-300mm f/4.5 zoom lens — a super-telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 300mm.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4.5 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !No optical stabilisation — pair it with an IBIS body for sharp handheld telephoto shots.
70-300mm
Focal Length
f/4.5
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
−
Stabilized
545g
Weight
67mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 70-300mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 10 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon Z |
| Angle of View | 34° – 8° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | RXD |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 80 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.32x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $449 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Diameter | 74.4mm |
| Length | 148.3mm |
| Weight | 545g (1.20 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
