August 7, 2025
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TAMRON announces the Launch of 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC (Model B061) for Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount
Tamron Co., Ltd.
August 7, 2025 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City, Japan; “TAMRON”), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces the launch of the 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A1 VC VXD (Model B061), an all-in-one zoom lens, on August 28, 2025 for Nikon Z mount and September 26, 2025 for CANON RF mount APS-C mirrorless cameras.
| PRODUCT NAME | 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) For Nikon Z mount and CANON RF mount (APS-C mirrorless cameras) |
|---|---|
| DATE OF LAUNCH | August 28, 2025 (Nikon Z mount) September 26, 2025 (CANON RF mount) |
18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC (Model B061)
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Product Overview
18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) is an all-in-one zoom lens for APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras. It was the world's first3 lens to achieve a zoom ratio of 16.6x when it was released in 2021 for the Sony E and the FUJIFILM X mounts. And now, it is being released for Nikon Z and CANON RF mounts. The 16.6x zoom range lets you enjoy taking photos from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto without having to change lenses. With its 18mm wide to 300mm ultra-telephoto reach4, it is ideal for a wide range of scenes, including landscapes, snapshots, portraits, animals, and birds. What's more, thanks to its compact design, you can easily take it with you on vacation, backpacking, and hikes. The MOD (Minimum Object Distance) is 0.15m (5.9in) at its wide end, and the maximum magnification ratio is 1:2, making it possible to capture impressive images that bring out the power and detail of the subject. In addition, it is equipped with the high-speed, high-precision linear motor focus mechanism VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) and TAMRON's original VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization mechanism, supporting comfortable and stable shooting. This all-in-one zoom lens makes photography more fun because you can use it in an unlimited number of situations. It’s so versatile, it will inspire you to push your creativity further and further.
Product Features
1. Landscape, Snapshots, Portraits, Animals, Birds: An All-in-One Zoom Lens for All Kinds of Photography
2. Best-in-Class Autofocus VXD That’s Fast and Precise, Great for Bird and Animal Photography
3. Maximum Magnification Ratio is 1:2, Absolutely Amazing for an All-in-One Zoom Lens
4. Uncompromising Optical Performance Throughout the Entire Zoom Range
5. TAMRON's Proprietary VC Supports Telephoto and Low-Light Shooting
6. AF/MF Switch and VC ON/OFF Switch for Canon RF mount
7. Firmware Update with TAMRON Lens Utility™ Software for Nikon Z and CANON RF mounts
Note:
1. Di III-A: For APS-C format mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras
2. The lens for Sony E-mount previously launched on September 24, 2021.
The lens for FUJIFILM X mount previously launched on October 28, 2021.
3. Among interchangeable zoom lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras (As of July, 2021: TAMRON)
4. A full-frame equivalent of 27-450mm for Nikon Z mount, and 28.8-480mm for CANON RF mount
Specifications
| Model | B061 |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18-300mm (for APS-C mirrorless format) (a full-frame equivalent) 27-450mm for Nikon Z mount 28.8-480mm for CANON RF mount |
| Maximum Aperture | F3.5-6.3 |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 77°24'-5°30' (for Nikon APS-C mirrorless format) 73°49'-5°10' (for CANON APS-C mirrorless format) |
| Optical Construction | 19 elements in 15 groups |
| Minimum Object Distance | 0.15m / 5.9in (WIDE), 0.99m / 39in (TELE) |
| Maximum Magnification Ratio | 1:2 (WIDE) / 1:4 (TELE) |
| VC (Vibration Compensation) | Yes |
| Filter Size | φ67mm |
| Maximum Diameter | φ75.5mm |
| Length* | 127.6mm (5in) for Nikon Z mount 123.6mm (4.9in) for CANON RF mount |
| Weight | 635g (22.4oz) for Nikon Z mount 625g (22oz) for CANON RF mount |
| Aperture Blades** | 7 (circular diaphragm) |
| Minimum Aperture | F22-40 |
| Standard Accessory | Flower-shaped hood, Front cap, Rear cap |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount, CANON RF mount |
- * Length is the distance from the front end of the lens to the lens mount face.
- ** The circular diaphragm stays almost perfectly circular up to two stops down from maximum aperture.
- Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc. are subject to change without prior notice.
- This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under the license agreement with Nikon Corporation.
- This product is developed, manufactured, and sold under license from Canon Inc.
18-300mm F3.5-6.3 VC (Model B061)
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