Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro
The ultimate all-in-one travel zoom lens
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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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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Learn & Master Photography with 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 |
