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Tamron · Full frame · Zoom · Third-party

Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD

FOCAL 28-300mmAPERTURE f/4-7.1WEIGHT 610gFILTER 67mm
Everyday & travelWildlife & animalsStabilisedWeather sealed
New ≈£799
Used at MPB*£589
Find it used at MPB ↗All lenses

Overview

The Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is a full frame 28-300mm f/4-7.1 zoom lens for the Sony E / FE mount. It weighs about 610g and takes 67mm filters, with built-in stabilisation, and it's weather sealed.

It's a strong choice for everyday & travel, wildlife & animals. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).

In our database it fits 25 camera bodies natively. Approximate new price is £799; used at MPB it sells for £589 depending on condition and mount (checked 5 November 2026).

Specifications

BrandTamron
MountsSony E / FE (Third-party)
CoverageFull frame
Focal length28-300mm
Equivalent on Full frame28-300mm
Equivalent on APS-C (×1.5)42-450mm
Maximum aperturef/4-7.1
FocusAutofocus
StabilisationOptical
Weather sealingYes
Weight≈610 g
Filter thread67 mm
Approx. new price£799
Used at MPB (Sony E / FE)£589

Compatible camera bodies

25 native

Sony Alpha A1 II2024 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £4,519 Sony Alpha A9 III2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,999 Sony Alpha A7R V2022 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,859 Sony Alpha A7S III2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,789 Sony Alpha A67002023 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,089 Sony Alpha A7 IV2021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,059 Sony Alpha A7C II2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,409 Sony Alpha A7 V2025 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,039 Sony Alpha A7 III2018 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £339 Sony Alpha A7R III2017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £674 Sony Alpha A7R IV2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £999 Sony Alpha A7C2020 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £894 Sony Alpha A64002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £464 Sony Alpha A12021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,439 Sony Alpha A9 II2019 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,189 Sony Alpha A92017 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £654 Sony Alpha A7C R2023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,559 Sony ZV-E12023 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £1,339 Sony ZV-E102021 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £444 Sony ZV-E10 II2024 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £734 Sony FX302022 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £1,269 Sony FX32021 · Full frameNativeThird-party · used from £2,479 Sony Alpha A66002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · new ≈— Sony Alpha A61002019 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £439 Sony Alpha A65002016 · APS-CNativeThird-party · used from £369

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Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG DN Art35mm · f/1.4 · 640g · E, L≈£849 new · used from £599
Voigtländer Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical VM40mm · f/1.2 · 315g · M≈£849 new · used from £479

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

MPB ↗UsedOnline used specialist with condition grading and a 12-month warranty. Prices on this site are MPB snapshots.Wex Photo Video ↗New & usedOne of the largest UK photo retailers: official UK stock, a big used department and trade-ins.Park Cameras ↗New & usedSpecialist with stores in West Sussex and London; official UK stock.London Camera Exchange ↗New & usedHigh-street chain across UK towns: inspect used gear in person.Clifton Cameras ↗NewAuthorised UK dealer for Canon, Sony, Nikon and more, with UK warranties.Cotswold Cameras ↗New · grey importCheaper parallel imports. No UK manufacturer warranty; store-backed guarantee instead.

See example photos

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Frequently asked questions

Which cameras is the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD compatible with?

It's available for Sony E / FE. Native bodies here include Sony Alpha A1 II, Sony Alpha A9 III, Sony Alpha A7R V, Sony Alpha A7S III, Sony Alpha A6700, Sony Alpha A7 IV.

Is the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD weather sealed?

Yes, it has dust and moisture resistance.

Does the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD have image stabilisation?

Yes, it has optical stabilisation, which helps on bodies without IBIS.

What is the Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD best for?

Everyday & travel, Wildlife & animals. A standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).