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100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
- 100-400mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- Min focus 1.5 m
Quick answer
The Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is a short telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 100-400mm at f/4.5 for the Pentax K mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 100-400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Autofocus motor
- USD
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Filter thread
- 67 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD?
At 100-400mm this is a short telephoto to super 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 smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 100–400mm | 5.2–20.4° | 6.2–24.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 150–600mm | 3.4–13.7° | 4.1–16.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD?
It zooms across 100-400mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a short telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 100-400mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.
What is the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 150–600mm on full frame, with a 3.4–13.7° horizontal and 4.1–16.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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