Quick answer
The Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016 is a ultra-wide to telephoto macro lens covering 16-300mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016?
At 16-300mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 16–300mm | 6.9–96.7° | 8.2–107° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 26–480mm | 4.3–70.2° | 5.2–80.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016 use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016?
It zooms across 16-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 16-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 26–480mm on full frame, with a 4.3–70.2° horizontal and 5.2–80.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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