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Quick answer
The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (A012) is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 15-30mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 15-30mm f/2.8 full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (A012) specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (A012)?
At 15-30mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 15–30mm | 61.9–100.4° | 71.6–110.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 23–45mm | 43.6–77.3° | 51.4–87.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (A012) use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (A012)?
It zooms across 15-30mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (A012) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 15-30mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (A012) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 23–45mm on full frame, with a 43.6–77.3° horizontal and 51.4–87.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (A012) fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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