Quick answer
The Tamron AF 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 80-300mm 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
A 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron AF 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD is designed for Nikon F mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron AF 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 80-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD?
At 80-300mm this is a short telephoto to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
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 | 80–300mm | 6.9–25.4° | 8.2–30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 120–450mm | 4.6–17.1° | 5.5–20.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD?
It zooms across 80-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a short telephoto to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron AF 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 80-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron AF 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 120–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–17.1° horizontal and 5.5–20.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 80-300mm f/3.5-6.3 LD 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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