150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD

Reviewer verdict

Across 39 YouTube reviews, the Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD earns an Index score of 3.8/5, ranking #35 among Lenses. Reviewers most often praise its build quality, focal length/range, autofocus, while the most common criticisms concern build quality, focal length/range.

Offering an impressive 150-500mm range, this lens is an exceptional value, providing sharp images and impressive performance that rivals more expensive first-party options. Its fast, quiet, and accurate VXD autofocus motor performs reliably for wildlife and sports, feeling nearly native on compatible camera systems. The build is solid and weather-sealed, complemented by a thoughtful feature set including effective vibration compensation, a versatile zoom lock that works at any focal length, and a convenient Arca-Swiss compatible tripod foot. Despite its reach, it remains relatively compact and portable when collapsed, making it a highly practical and versatile choice for photographers who need a powerful super-telephoto zoom without the premium cost or bulk of alternatives.

The primary trade-off is its relatively slow f/5-6.7 variable aperture, which makes shooting in low light challenging and often requires pushing the camera's ISO. While compact for its class, the lens is still heavy at nearly 2kg, leading to fatigue during prolonged handheld use. As a third-party optic, it faces limitations on some high-end camera bodies, such as a capped burst shooting frame rate (e.g., 15fps on Sony A1) and a complete lack of support for teleconverters, restricting its maximum reach. Some reviewers also noted minor ergonomic complaints, like a stiff zoom ring.

Analysis based on 39 YouTube reviews (7h 14m of video) with 530 pros and 240 cons extracted.

Pros (530)

Cons (240)

Review sources

• Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 DI III Super Zoom Telephoto Review (on the Sony A1/A7R IV) by Lensvid — 21 pros, 12 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 VC VXD (A057) Review by Dustin Abbott — 24 pros, 4 cons
• Test Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 DI III VC VXD : Une révolution dans mon sac Sony ! by Damien Bernal — 17 pros, 10 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm Lens Full Review 17 pros, 10 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Review - BEST Budget Telephoto? by Stefan Malloch — 16 pros, 10 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm f5.6-7 Review (Part 1) | Build Quality & Design by Scott Dumas — 18 pros, 8 cons
• How Good Is The Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VXD on the Sony Alpha 1? by Geek Culture — 19 pros, 5 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm Z REVIEW: Are There BETTER Options for NIKON?! by Jared Polin — 11 pros, 13 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm Review | Ultra-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Sony E 17 pros, 7 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens review with samples (Full-frame & APS-C) by Christopher Frost — 15 pros, 9 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Fujifilm X) by Richard Wong — 18 pros, 6 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Review by DPReview TV — 14 pros, 9 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | REVIEW with Samples I Sony a7IV by Pav SZ — 15 pros, 8 cons
• I Loved This Lens... But I’m Not Buying It – Tamron 150-500mm F/5 - 6.7 Review + Sample Images 15 pros, 7 cons
• Review – TAMRON 150-500 mm f/ 5-6.7 VR – kompaktes Supertele für Nikon Z-Mount – Test [Deutsch] 14 pros, 8 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm F5-6,7 im Test 📸🦅 alle Vor und Nachteile | Deutsch 13 pros, 9 cons
• Tamron 150-500 FE for Sony REVIEW & Wild Coastal Brown Bears by PhotoRec TV — 13 pros, 8 cons
• Tamron 150-500 for Sports Photography - First Impressions, hands on REVIEW :S 10 pros, 10 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VXD Lens | Hands-on Review by B&H Photo Video Pro Audio — 15 pros, 5 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm Telephoto Lens - In-Depth Hands On Review by The Slanted Lens — 16 pros, 4 cons
• Testing Tamron's 150-500mm Lens For Sony in Alaska by Jake Sloan — 15 pros, 4 cons
• TAMRON 150-500mm Hands-on REVIEW: Affordable Sony Bird & Sports Photography Lens by TheCameraStoreTV — 13 pros, 6 cons
• Tamron Z 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Lens Hands on. IS IT A Z 180-600 KILLER? by Grays of Westminster — 11 pros, 7 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD - Review by Kamera Express — 16 pros, 2 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Lens Review by Park Cameras — 13 pros, 4 cons
• Super Telephoto, Compact, Affordable! Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD Review by Leigh & Raymond Photography — 14 pros, 3 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 by Outdoor Photography Guide — 14 pros, 3 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 for Fujifilm X Mount - A Review 13 pros, 3 cons
• Tamron 150 500mm f5-6.7 Di III : This lens is AMAZING!! 12 pros, 4 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Review - Best Ultra Telephoto Zoom Lens On Budget? 12 pros, 4 cons
• Tamron 150 - 500 Fe - First Week In The Hands 10 pros, 5 cons
• How good is the TAMRON 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD? 10 pros, 5 cons
• First Look at the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 (Unboxing) 12 pros, 2 cons
• WHO Should Buy the TAMRON 150-500?? by Kyle Meshna — 8 pros, 6 cons
• A Filmmakers Review of the Best Budget Telephoto Lens | Tamron 150-500 10 pros, 3 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm for Nikon Z Review by B&C Camera — 10 pros, 2 cons
• A Professional Photographer's Hands-on Review of the Tamron 150-500mm for Sony by Camera Exchange — 7 pros, 5 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm f5-6.7 Portrait Photography + Bird Photo & Video by Julia Trotti — 9 pros, 3 cons
• Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 DI III VC VXD - In a Nutshell by tb- photography — 3 pros, 7 cons

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