Quick answer
The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is a ultra-wide to telephoto superzoom lens covering 18-300mm 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
The Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-300mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD?
At 18-300mm 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 | 18–300mm | 6.9–90° | 8.2–100.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–450mm | 4.6–67.4° | 5.5–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD?
It zooms across 18-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–67.4° horizontal and 5.5–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC 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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