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AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

  • 18-250mm
  • f/3.5
  • Macro
  • Min focus 0.45 m

Quick answer

The Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro is a ultra-wide to telephoto macro lens covering 18-250mm 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 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with aspherical elements. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro specifications

Brand
Tamron
Mount
Nikon F
Focal length
18-250mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Lens type
Macro
Optical construction
16 elements in 13 groups
Aperture blades
7
Minimum focus distance
0.45 m
Maximum magnification
0.28x
Filter thread
62 mm

Specification source: dyxum.com

What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro?

At 18-250mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto macro, 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 18–250mm 8.2–90° 9.9–100.5°
APS-C 1.5x 27–375mm 5.5–67.4° 6.6–77.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro?

It zooms across 18-250mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.

Is the Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 18-250mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–375mm on full frame, with a 5.5–67.4° horizontal and 6.6–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro fit?

Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.

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