Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Versatile all-in-one zoom for APS-C cameras

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
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LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 15
Durability 14
Price 17
Usability 16
Brand Tamron
Model B008

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for APS-C format DSLR sensors
PROCESSOR N/A
AUTOFOCUS PZD (Piezo Drive) ultrasonic motor for quiet and fast AF
PHASE DETECTION Compatible with DSLR phase-detection AF systems
VIDEO Optimized for video with quiet PZD motor
STABILIZATION VC (Vibration Compensation) system for handheld stability
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Moisture-resistant construction
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✓ Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present VC system
Weather Sealing ~ Limited Moisture-resistant construction

How-to Use Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-270mm
Aperture Range f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40
Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 0.49m (19.3 in)
Maximum Magnification 1:3.8
Filter Size 62mm
Diaphragm Blades 7
Weight 450g
Dimensions 74.4 x 96.4 mm