Quick answer
The Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro is a standard to telephoto macro lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro is a macro zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 70-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 9 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.95 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.5x
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro?
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 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 | 70–300mm | 6.9–28.8° | 8.2–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 112–480mm | 4.3–18.3° | 5.2–21.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro?
It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro 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/4.0.
What is the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 112–480mm on full frame, with a 4.3–18.3° horizontal and 5.2–21.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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