Photo: Emilian Robert Vicol (CC BY 2.0)
Quick answer
The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is a ultra-wide to telephoto macro lens covering 18-270mm at f/18.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 18-270mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/18.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.49 m
- Weight
- 560 g
- Length
- 101 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro?
At 18-270mm 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 smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 18–270mm | 7.6–90° | 9.2–100.5° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 29–432mm | 4.8–64° | 5.7–73.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro?
It zooms across 18-270mm with a maximum aperture of f/18.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-270mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/18.0.
What is the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 29–432mm on full frame, with a 4.8–64° horizontal and 5.7–73.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro 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.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
More Tamron lenses for Canon EF
All Tamron lenses
Other 18-270mm lenses
Browse by focal length: 18mm lenses, 270mm lenses