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Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1

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SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1

  • 180mm
  • f/3.5
  • Macro
  • 920 g
  • Min focus 0.47 m

Quick answer

The Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 is a telephoto macro lens covering 180mm 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 180mm f/3.5 full-frame macro lens, the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 specifications

Brand
Tamron
Mount
Canon EF
Focal length
180mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Lens type
Macro
Minimum focus distance
0.47 m
Weight
920 g
Length
166 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1?

At 180mm this is a telephoto macro, which typically suits:

  • Sports and action
  • Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
  • Compressing distant landscapes

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 180mm 11.4° 13.7°
APS-C 1.6x 288mm 7.2° 8.6°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 use?

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

What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1?

It is a fixed 180mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a telephoto lens.

Is the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 180mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.

What is the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 288mm on full frame, with a 7.2° horizontal and 8.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 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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