Quick answer
The Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD is a ultra-wide to super telephoto superzoom lens covering 18-400mm at f/3.5 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Sony A mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 18-400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Superzoom
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD?
At 18-400mm this is a ultra-wide to super 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 27–600mm | 3.4–67.4° | 4.1–77.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD?
It zooms across 18-400mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to super telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 18-400mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 27–600mm on full frame, with a 3.4–67.4° horizontal and 4.1–77.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
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