September 17, 2024

Press Release


TAMRON lens firmware update
improved AF tracking performance and AF Assist function

70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047)
18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061)

September 17, 2024, Saitama, Japan - Tamron Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Shogo Sakuraba; Headquarters: Saitama City), a leading manufacturer of optics for diverse applications, announces a new firmware update scheduled on September 17, 2024, for TAMRON 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) and 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) for Sony E-mount.

With this new firmware update, the AF tracking performance has significantly improved, and will now keep good track of a moving object. Also, AF Assist function during video recording is now supported.


Product Mount Latest Version Last Update Date
70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047) Sony Ver.2 2024.9.17
Update - Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects - Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording1 Please update the firmware through camera body.
Download Page: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/support/download/firmware/
 
Product Mount Latest Version Last Update Date
18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD (Model B061) Sony Ver.2 2024.9.17
Update - Improved AF tracking performance when shooting moving objects - Compatible with AF Assist function during video recording Please update the firmware through camera body.
Download Page: https://www.tamron.com/global/consumer/support/download/firmware/
Note: 1 Only Sony camera models with AF Assist function are supported.