Best Tamron Lenses for the Sony a7C II

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The a7C II puts the a7 IV's 33-megapixel full-frame sensor and stabilisation into a much smaller body. Compact lenses keep the whole kit travel-friendly, which is where Tamron's smaller zooms suit it best.

All of the lenses below are full-frame Sony E lenses, so their focal lengths apply as marked on the Sony a7C II.

The camera has in-body stabilisation, so every lens is stabilised; lenses marked VC add optical stabilisation on top, which helps most at long focal lengths.

Where to start

For most Sony a7C II owners the best first Tamron lens is the Tamron 20-40mm F2.8 Di III VXD (A062): it keeps the kit small at 365g while giving F2.8 from 20mm to 40mm.

Everyday and standard zooms

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Wide-angle and landscape

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

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

Tamron 12-20mm F2.8 (A084)

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

Telephoto, sport and wildlife

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

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

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

A small F2.8 portrait zoom.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Primes and macro

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

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)

A compact wide prime with 1:2 close focusing.

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

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

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

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.