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Quick answer
The Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is a wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens covering 28-300mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro: a full-frame superzoom lens with a 28-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Canon EF mount cameras, with aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 28-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.49 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro?
At 28-300mm this is a wide-angle to telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
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 | 28–300mm | 6.9–65.5° | 8.2–75.4° |
| APS-C | 1.6x | 45–480mm | 4.3–43.8° | 5.2–51.6° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro?
It zooms across 28-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 28-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 45–480mm on full frame, with a 4.3–43.8° horizontal and 5.2–51.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
Alternatives for Canon EF from other brands
All Canon EF lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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