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 Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro B016: an APS-C macro zoom lens with a 16-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, 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 | 1.5x | 24–450mm | 4.6–73.7° | 5.5–84.1° |
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 Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F 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 (1.5x crop) it frames like 24–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–73.7° horizontal and 5.5–84.1° 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 Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
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