A new firmware update is set to make a popular Tamron lens a bit better and a bit more powerful for Sony shooters. Designed specifically to enhance performance with the Sony a9 III, this latest update should give a nice boost to a solid camera and lens combo.

Unlike cameras, firmware updates are a bit rare—but for photographers and videographers looking for the best performance possible, they’re always welcome. So it’s nice to see Tamron pushing out such an improvement for a single lens and single camera use case.

Let’s look at a firmware update ver. 5 coming to the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD for Sony E-mount and how it's enhancing AF performance and support for continuous shooting with the Sony a9 III.

Tamron Lens Firmware Update

Scheduled for February 20, 2025, this latest firmware update from Tamron lens is for the 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) for Sony E-mount. With this new firmware update (ver. 5), the AF performance during zooming will be improved when shooting videos and still images in AF-C mode.

Along with this general improvement, Tamron shares that the update will also enhance the Sony a9 III specifically. When the Sony a9 III focus mode is set to AF-S, DMF, or MF, the Tamron lens will now support continuous shooting at up to approximately 120 frames per second.

How to Download

Tamron shares that users can update to the latest firmware by visiting the TAMRON Lens Utility Download Page on TAMRON’s global website. Here are some instructions for downloading the update using a Mac or PC:

Mac Computers

(If you are using a Mac, you must install the driver (Install CP210x VCP Driver.app) before installing the TAMRON Lens Utility.)

  1. Download the installer program
  2. Double-click [Install CP210x VCP Driver.app] located inside the downloaded disk image to run the program and begin the driver installation.

Windows Computers

  1. Access the following website and download the installer program.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file to activate the installer and begin installation.
  3. Check the screen for language setup, choose the default language, and click the OK button.
  4. Proceed with installation according to the instructions shown on the screen.

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens

Designed ideally for travel photography and videography, the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD is an advanced all-in-one zoom best known for its wide to medium telephoto range and bright maximum aperture.

This Sony E-mount mirrorless version features a nice mixture of versatility and speed that makes it an ideal choice for photographing and videography thanks to a maximum wide-open aperture of f/2-2.8 so you can comfortably shoot in available light conditions while also controlling depth of field and isolating your subject matter with selective focus.

The lens also features a VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) autofocus system that provides quick, quiet, and precise autofocus to suit both stills and video applications.

If you’re curious about checking out the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD with this firmware update, here are the full specs and purchase options.

  • Full-Frame | f/2-2.8 to f/16-22
  • Exceptionally Fast Mid-Range Zoom
  • VXD Linear Motor Focus Mechanism
  • Focus Set Button
  • Tamron Lens Utility Connector Port

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Lens (Sony E)

Ideal for travel photography, the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD is an advanced all-in-one zoom characterized by its wide to medium telephoto range and bright maximum aperture.

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