Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD

The world's first 22.2x ultra-telephoto zoom lens

Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 14
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Tamron
Model B028

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for APS-C format DSLR sensors
PROCESSOR N/A
AUTOFOCUS HLD (High/Low torque modulated Drive) motor
PHASE DETECTION Compatible with DSLR phase detection systems
VIDEO N/A
STABILIZATION VC (Vibration Compensation) up to 2.5 stops
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Moisture-resistant construction for outdoor use
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD

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 Branded as VC
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Moisture-resistant construction

How-to Use Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 18-400mm
Aperture f/3.5-6.3 to f/22-40
Lens Construction 16 elements in 11 groups
Angle of View 75u00b033' - 4u00b0
Minimum Focus Distance 0.45m (17.7 in)
Max Magnification 1:2.9
Filter Size 72mm
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Stabilization VC (Vibration Compensation)
Weight 705g (Canon) / 710g (Nikon)
Dimensions 79mm x 123.9mm