Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

$400
18-270 mm
autofocus 15x zoom lens
f/3.5-6.3
variable aperture Designed for APS-C Nikon DX Tamron VC Image stabilized

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 4 out of 5 stars by 105 users at B&H Photo Video

"This lens autofocuses very quickly and the optics are incredibly sharp. The 18-270mm range is the perfect all around range especially with the close focus capabilities at the 270mm end."

"For the price this lens is a very good buy. The vibration compensation works well and the autofocus is fast on my d5000."

"I only rate it as a four star lens due to zoom creep when the lens is pointed downward."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
90 - 7.6°
18-270mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D5200 and Nikon D3200 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
66.5 - 5°
27.5-412mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Telephoto lens
	270 mm

	More advanced image stabilization
	Tamron VC

	Huge zoom range
	15x

Cons

The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	18 mm
	Max focal length	270 mm	above average
	Zoom range	15x	unique
	Magnification	1:3.5 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/6.3	below average
	Tele maximum	f/40	unique
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	Tamron VC	above average
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon DX
	Length	101 mm
	Diameter	80 mm
	Filter size	72 mm
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	66.5°
	Telephoto horizontal	5°	above average
	Wide vertical	46.9°
	Telephoto vertical	3.3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	76.3°
	Telephoto diagonal	6°	above average

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f lens?

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Sajjad Khalid

(10:26 AM, May 27, 2013)

It has a built-in motor. I am using it on Nikon D5100 which has no Focusing motor inside.

Bill Colbert

(0:45 PM, October 08, 2012)

Not sure how my D3100 works with this lens if it has no built-in motor drive. Mine works perfectly.

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Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

Cons

The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon DX lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f lens?

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