The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) is a super-telephoto zoom lens for Sony full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, featuring Vibration Compensation and Tamron's fast VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor autofocus. It is moisture-resistant and includes a zoom lock switch, making it suitable for wildlife, sports, and aviation photography. Part of Tamron's Di III telephoto lineup for full-frame Sony E-mount.
Product released: February 1, 2022
Latest firmware version
Version 4, released December 4, 2025
What's new in version 4
1. Improved AF performance during zooming2. With α9 III, when its focus mode is set to AF-S, DMF, or MF, it will support continuous shooting at up to approximately 120 frames per second3. Improved of AF assist function.