Best Tamron Lenses for the Sony a6400

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The a6400 is one of the most popular APS-C cameras in South Africa: fast autofocus, a flip screen and a small body. It has no in-body stabilisation, so lenses with Tamron's VC stabilisation make a real difference in low light and for handheld video.

On the Sony a6400, every lens gives a field of view about 1.5x narrower than its focal length suggests. Below, each lens shows its full-frame equivalent on this camera. Tamron's APS-C lenses (Di III-A and the 16-50mm) are designed for this sensor size; its full-frame lenses fit too and become longer, which helps for portraits and wildlife.

The camera has no in-body stabilisation, so lenses marked VC (Tamron's Vibration Compensation) give steadier handheld photos and video.

Where to start

For most Sony a6400 owners the best first Tamron lens is the Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070): it gives an F2.8 everyday range of 26-105mm equivalent and adds the stabilisation the body lacks.

Everyday and standard zooms

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A063) for Sony E

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A063)
About 42-112mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

The classic F2.8 standard zoom, sharp and quick to focus, for events, people and travel.

Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD (A062) for Sony E

Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD (A062)
About 30-60mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A compact, light F2.8 zoom from wide to normal, ideal for street, travel and vlogging.

Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD (A068) for Sony E

Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD (A068)
About 26-75mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

Ultra-wide to standard in one internally zooming lens, popular for video.

Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058) for Sony E

Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058)
About 52-225mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A portrait and event zoom that opens to F2, replacing several primes.

Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070) for Sony E

Tamron 17-70mm F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (B070)
About 26-105mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A bright everyday zoom with built-in VC stabilisation. VC stabilisation.

Tamron 16-50mm F2.8 A (B091)
About 24-75mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A light F2.8 kit-lens replacement that starts wider at 16mm.

Wide-angle and landscape

Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064) for Sony E

Tamron 16-30mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (A064)
About 24-45mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

An F2.8 ultra-wide zoom for landscapes, interiors and night skies.

Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084)
About 18-30mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

An extreme 12mm ultra-wide for big landscapes and architecture.

Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD (B060) for Sony E

Tamron 11-20mm F2.8 Di III-A RXD (B060)
About 16-30mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A fast ultra-wide zoom for landscapes, interiors and selfie-style vlogging.

Telephoto, sport and wildlife

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065) for Sony E

Tamron 70-180mm F2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 (A065)
About 105-270mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A light F2.8 telephoto zoom with VC, for sport, portraits and stage. VC stabilisation.

Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 Di III VXD (A078) for Sony E

Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 Di III VXD (A078)
About 52-150mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A small F2.8 portrait zoom.

Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047) for Sony E

Tamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (A047)
About 105-450mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A light, affordable telephoto zoom for sport and kids' matches.

Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A069) for Sony E

Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A069)
About 75-450mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A telephoto zoom that starts at 50mm, with VC. VC stabilisation.

Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067) for Sony E

Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (A067)
About 75-600mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A 400mm wildlife zoom that starts at 50mm, with VC. VC stabilisation.

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057) for Sony E

Tamron 150-500mm F5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (A057)
About 225-750mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A 500mm wildlife and bird lens with VC, made for game drives. VC stabilisation.

All-in-one travel zooms

Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (A075) for Sony E

Tamron 25-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 (A075)
About 38-300mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A one-lens travel kit from 25mm to 200mm.

Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (A071) for Sony E

Tamron 28-200mm F2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (A071)
About 42-300mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

An all-in-one travel zoom that starts at F2.8.

Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD (A074) for Sony E

Tamron 28-300mm F4-7.1 Di III VC VXD (A074)
About 42-450mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A 10.7x all-in-one zoom with VC. VC stabilisation.

Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061) for Sony E

Tamron 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (B061)
About 27-450mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A 16.6x all-in-one zoom with VC, from wide-angle to 300mm. VC stabilisation.

Primes and macro

Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (F050) for Sony E

Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (F050)
About 30mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A small ultra-wide prime that focuses close enough for 1:2 macro-style shots.

Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (F051) for Sony E

Tamron 24mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (F051)
About 36mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A compact wide prime with 1:2 close focusing.

Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (F053) for Sony E

Tamron 35mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (F053)
About 52mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

An everyday prime with natural perspective and 1:2 close focusing.

Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD (F072) for Sony E

Tamron 90mm F2.8 Di III Macro VXD (F072)
About 135mm equivalent on the Sony a6400

A true 1:1 macro lens that doubles as a portrait lens.

Buying in South Africa

All of these lenses are sold with the local Tamron warranty through Singer Photographic, Tamron's official South African distributor. Buy them online here or from an authorised Tamron dealer, and register your lens after purchase.