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Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD product image
Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD hands-on review: a thoroughly modern take on the classic, budget-friendly telephoto zoom

By Matthew Richards Published

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Review The Tamron 50-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is reminiscent of the favored 70-300mm telephoto zooms of old, but with a greater range and new tech for Sony mirrorless cameras

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The Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 DI III VXD G2 in a person's hand mounted on a camera
Four of the Top 10 lenses in Japan come from one camera manufacturer, but this "high-flying all-in-one superzoom" third-party optic is the real winner

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS A third-party zoom lens that can genuinely replace a pair of standard and telephoto zooms is the real showstopper in the latest Top 10 ranking in Japan

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The Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A lens photographed outdoors
Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A hands-on review: A compact lens that feels as light as a kit lens but packs an f/2.8 punch

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

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REVIEW Built for APS-C shooters and coming to four mounts, this Tamron lens is built as a lightweight everyday carry that doesn't sacrifice aperture

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The Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A lens photographed outdoors
Tamron’s new multi-mount lens is so small, it feels like a kit lens – but it’s an f/2.8. I took the new Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A on a fall color hike

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TAMRON Built for crop sensors in four different mounts, the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A is an impressively compact lens

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Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD product image
Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD review: this ‘superzoom’ aims to be the only lens you'll need on your travels

By Matthew Richards Published

Review The full-frame compatible Tamron 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD delivers a 10.7x zoom range with long telephoto reach, in a reasonably compact and lightweight package

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The Nikon Z mount version of the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
The Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 earned a 4.5-star rating for its compact design and fast aperture. Four years later, it’s finally coming to the Nikon Z camera mount

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

NEWS The Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 will arrive in a Nikon Z mount version at the end of October, bringing an unusually compact lens that doesn't sacrifice aperture

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Two black camera lenses, Sigma 18–50mm and Sony FE 24–70mm, standing side by side on a reflective surface
The most popular lenses in Japan are third-party zooms. The No.1 is a "remarkably compact yet well-built" optic, available for Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Sony E and L-mount

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Sigma's standard zoom lenses are best-sellers in Japan, while Sony's affordable 100-400 telephoto zoom beats Nikon and Canon

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Camera zoom lens – NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S – with "DISCONTINUED" text in bold white on a red bar over a green background
The No.1 top-traded zoom lens in Japan is "probably the best 70-200mm zoom in the world. Ever." Now discontinued, it tops the sales chart in 2026 so far

By Kim Bunermann last updated

UPDATE Praised for its extraordinary sharpness, this 70-200mm f/2.8 is on top of the trade zoom lens charts in the first half of 2026 at Minna Camera

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Eight assorted camera lenses arranged on a dark, textured rock surface with dramatic lighting
More than half of zoom lenses traded in Japan reach 200mm or longer, as third-party manufacturers are left far behind by Canon, Nikon and Sony

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS New data shows 51.2% of zoom-lens trades reached 200mm or longer in H1 2026, with Canon taking the top spot among the brands reported

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Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 product image
Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 review: this upgraded, next-gen ‘alternative trinity’ wide-angle zoom goes wider AND longer

By Matthew Richards Published

Review The Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 builds on the success of its 17-28mm forebear, becoming available for Nikon Z instead of just for Sony E-mount cameras

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