AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

70-300mm
f/4.0
Macro
435 g
Min focus 0.95 m

Quick answer

The Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro is a standard to telephoto macro lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.0 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro specifications

Brand: Tamron
Mount: Sony A
Focal length: 70-300mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Macro
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 13 elements in 9 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Autofocus motor: in body
Minimum focus distance: 0.95 m
Maximum magnification: 0.5x
Filter thread: 62 mm
Weight: 435 g

Specification source: dyxum.com

What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro?

At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto macro, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

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	70–300mm	6.9–28.8°	8.2–34.3°
APS-C	1.5x	105–450mm	4.6–19.5°	5.5–23.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro?

It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–19.5° horizontal and 5.5–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.