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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens (Nikon Z)

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Your all-in-one tele-zoom for Nikon Z

Whether you're chasing wild birds at dawn or capturing frames from a distance-packed game, this Tamron 50–400 mm zoom delivers an impressive 8× range in one sleek, lightweight body made for mirrorless shooters. It’s the perfect balance of performance, portability, and affordability.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Huge 50–400 mm focal range (8× zoom) – From short telephoto to super-telephoto in one lens—ideal for travel, wildlife, sports, and portrait work.

  • Di III design with VC image stabilization – Built for full-frame Nikon Z mirrorless, the built-in VC stabilization keeps shots steady up to 4 stops slower .

  • VXD linear autofocus motor – Fast, silent, and precise tracking across the zoom range.

  • Close-focus & macro power – Focuses to 0.25 m at 50 mm (1:2 reproduction) and 1.5 m at 400 mm (1:4)—great for tight wildlife or detail shots.

  • Premium optics – 24 elements in 18 groups including XLD, LD, and aspherical elements for clarity, contrast, and minimal aberrations..

  • Compact & weather-sealed build – Weighs just 1 180 g and measures 185.8 mm—smaller and lighter than Nikon’s 100–400 mm—yet fully dust and moisture sealed.

  • USB‑C firmware update port + customizable functions – Customize the L‑Fn button and stay future-ready with Tamron Utility updates.

Who This Lens Is For

  • Wildlife & bird photographers seeking reach without extra weight

  • Sports and action shooters wanting fast autofocus and stabilization

  • Travel and event photographers needing all-purpose versatility

  • Budget-conscious Nikon Z users who want serious glass without the pro‑line price tag

Specs at a Glance

Feature Detail
Focal Length 50–400 mm
Maximum Aperture f/4.5–6.3
Autofocus VXD linear motor
Image Stabilization VC (approx. 4 EV)
Close Focus 0.25 m (1:2) at 50 mm / 1.5 m (1:4) at 400 mm
Optical Construction 24 elements / 18 groups (incl. XLD, LD, ASP elements)
Filter Thread 67 mm
Aperture Blades 9 (rounded)
Length × Diameter 185.8 × 88.5 mm
Weight 1 180 g (2.60 lb)
Weather Sealing Yes

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🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.

📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.

🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.

📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.

🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.

Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns

We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.

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Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.

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