Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Firmware V4 Released

Tamron has announced a firmware update for its 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens. This update allow users who pair it with a Sony a9 III to shoot at up to 120fps. The company says the update also improves the lens’ autofocus performance while zooming in continuous autofocus mode.

Tamron 50–400mm F4.5–6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens for Sony E-mount is an ideal choice for photographing landscapes, wildlife, sports, portraiture, and more. Featuring an 8x zoom ratio that begins at 50mm, this remarkably compact and portable lens offers a length of just 7.2″ making it the same size as conventional 100-400mm zoom lenses.

The US price is $1,299 and its first available at B&H, Adorama. Tamron is well known for making for E-mount. See Tamron lenses here.

TAMRON Lens Firmware Update Enhances AF Performance During Zooming and Supports Continuous Shooting with Sony α9 III

Commack, NY, January 20, 2025 – TAMRON announces a new firmware update scheduled for release on January 20, 2025, 11pm ET, for the TAMRON 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067) for Sony E-mount.

With this new firmware update, AF performance during zooming is improved when shooting videos and still images in AF-C mode. Additionally, with the Sony α9 III, when the focus mode is set to AF-S, DMF, or MF, the lens will support continuous shooting at up to approximately 120 frames per second.

Users can update to the latest firmware by visiting the TAMRON Lens Utility Download Page on TAMRON’s global website.