Tamron Canon EF Zoom

AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]

18-55mm
f/3.5
Zoom

Quick answer

The Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-55mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

A 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 APS-C standard zoom lens, the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, with aspherical elements. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.

Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] specifications

Brand: Tamron
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 18-55mm
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Lens type: Zoom

What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]?

At 18-55mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, 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	18–55mm	36.2–90°	42.9–100.5°
APS-C	1.6x	29–88mm	23.1–64°	27.6–73.8°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]?

It zooms across 18-55mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.

Is the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 18-55mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 29–88mm on full frame, with a 23.1–64° horizontal and 27.6–73.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.