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Quick answer
The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD is a ultra-wide to telephoto superzoom lens covering 18-270mm at f/3.5 for the Nikon F mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
A 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 18-270mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.49 m
- Weight
- 450 g
- Length
- 88 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD?
At 18-270mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto superzoom, 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 | 18–270mm | 7.6–90° | 9.2–100.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–405mm | 5.1–67.4° | 6.1–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD?
It zooms across 18-270mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-270mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–405mm on full frame, with a 5.1–67.4° horizontal and 6.1–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD fit?
Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.
Alternatives for Nikon F from other brands
All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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