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Quick answer
The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is a ultra-wide to telephoto superzoom lens covering 18-270mm at f/18.0 for the Nikon F 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 superzoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. 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 PZD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 18-270mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/18.0
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- PZD
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.49 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD?
At 18-270mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto superzoom, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–405mm | 5.1–67.4° | 6.1–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD?
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 PZD 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 PZD equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–405mm on full frame, with a 5.1–67.4° horizontal and 6.1–77.4° 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 PZD 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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All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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