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Tamron Di III-A B061 18-300mm

68.8 Budget Score
18-300mm 22 Nikon Z IS Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this

Its 16.6x all-in-one 18-300mm zoom range, VXD linear autofocus motor, and VC image stabilization, all in a weather-sealed 635g body, eliminate the need for multiple lenses. The lens focuses as close as 5.9 inches for a 1:2 maximum magnification, offering genuine macro capability rare in a superzoom. This lens is best for travel and hiking photographers who want to capture everything from sweeping landscapes to distant wildlife and detailed close-ups without changing lenses.

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Price CA$802
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Tamron Di III-A B061 18-300mm lens

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Tamron Di III 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 30mm

66.4 Budget Score
16-30mm 16 Nikon Z Weather Sealed
Why we recommend this ▼

A constant f/2.8 aperture across the 16-30mm range, VXD linear motor autofocus, and a 450g weather-sealed design with Fluorine coating distinguish this full-frame zoom for Nikon Z cameras. The updated optical formula provides an expanded field of view and sharp rendering, while the 67mm filter thread and close 7.5-inch focus keep the setup compact and versatile. This lens is best for landscape and architectural photographers needing a lightweight wide-angle zoom with strong 70/100 professional and 66/100 landscape scores, not for portrait work where it achieves just 50/100.

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Tamron Di III 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 30mm lens
Price CA$1,287
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