Quick answer
The Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 18-55mm 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 AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] is an APS-C standard zoom lens covering 18-55mm at f/3.5-5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras, with aspherical elements. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] specifications
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]?
At 18-55mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, 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 | 18–55mm | 36.2–90° | 42.9–100.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–83mm | 24.6–67.4° | 29.4–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF]?
It zooms across 18-55mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-55mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–83mm on full frame, with a 24.6–67.4° horizontal and 29.4–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] 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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All Nikon F lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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