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Quick answer
The Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2 is a standard to telephoto macro lens covering 70-300mm at f/70.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2 specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2?
At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
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 | 70–300mm | 6.9–28.8° | 8.2–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–450mm | 4.6–19.5° | 5.5–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2 use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2?
It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/70.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/70.0.
What is the Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–19.5° horizontal and 5.5–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 LD Macro 1:2 fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
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All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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