Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro

The ultimate all-in-one travel zoom lens

Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 15
Durability 14
Price 17
Usability 16
Brand Tamron
Model B003

Key Features

FORMAT Designed for APS-C (Di II) sensor cameras
ZOOM RANGE 18-270mm focal length, 15x high-power zoom ratio
APERTURE Variable f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture
STABILIZATION VC (Vibration Compensation) optical image stabilization system
OPTICS LD (Low Dispersion) and Aspherical elements for aberration control
FOCUSING Internal Focusing (IF) system with DC motor
MACRO 1:3.5 maximum magnification ratio
CONSTRUCTION Polycarbonate barrel with metal mount
DIAPHRAGM 7-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
FILTER 72mm front filter thread
COMPATIBILITY Available for Canon EF-S, Nikon F, and Sony A mounts
SIZE Compact design for travel convenience
LOCK Zoom lock switch to prevent lens creep

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring at the front
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Large rubberized zoom ring
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present Physical toggle on lens barrel
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present VC On/Off switch
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present Prevents lens creep at 18mm
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present Tamron VC system
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-270mm
Aperture f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40
Lens Construction 18 elements in 13 groups
Angle of View 75u00b0 33' - 5u00b0 55'
Min Focus Distance 0.49m (19.3 in)
Max Magnification 1:3.5
Filter Size 72mm
Diaphragm Blades 7
Stabilization VC (Vibration Compensation)
Mount Canon EF-S, Nikon F, Sony A
Weight 550g
Dimensions 79.6mm x 101mm