the 18-300mm f 3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD from Tamron is a versatile superzoom ideal for photographers who want an all-rounder that covers virtually any shooting situation. Characterized for its 16.6x zoom ratio and a minimum focus distance of only 5.9 , it brings the best of Tamron s all-in-one philosophy to the Sony E audience at large. A fast and precise autofocus mechanism, Tamron s VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor, provides it with some of the best performance in its class, and it s aided by the proprietary Vibration Compensation system that supports stable photography even at ultra-telephoto focal lengths.