Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 300mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 300mm f/2.8 telephoto prime lens, the Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Optical construction
- 10 elements in 7 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Filter thread
- 43 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]?
At 300mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 480mm | 4.3° | 5.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]?
It is a fixed 300mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 300mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 480mm on full frame, with a 4.3° horizontal and 5.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] 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.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
