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The Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (A20) is a wide-angle to telephoto macro lens covering 28-300mm at f/28.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 full-frame macro zoom lens, the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (A20) is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation and aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (A20) specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (A20)?
At 28-300mm this is a wide-angle to telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 | 28–300mm | 6.9–65.5° | 8.2–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 42–450mm | 4.6–46.4° | 5.5–54.5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (A20) use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (A20)?
It zooms across 28-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/28.0. That makes it a wide-angle to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (A20) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/28.0.
What is the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (A20) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 42–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–46.4° horizontal and 5.5–54.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro (A20) 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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