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Tamron has announced a firmware update for its 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens, which will 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.
The lens is the latest in Tamron’s lineup to get the capability; the company added it to its 70-180 F2.8 G2 last year. Like with that lens, the ability to shoot at 120fps using the 50-400mm does come with a notable exception: it doesn’t work with continuous autofocus like some of Sony’s first-party lenses. Instead, you’ll only be able to use the blistering shooting rate in single autofocus, manual focus, or direct manual focus modes.
Still, it’s nice to see that Tamron’s continuing to update its lenses to add additional functionality, even to lenses that have been out for a while – the 50-400mm was announced in 2022.
TAMRON Lens Firmware Update Enhances AF Performance During Zooming and Supports Continuous Shooting with Sony α9 III
For 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD (Model A067)
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.
