SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

70-300mm
f/4.0
Telephoto Zoom
Stabilized
Min focus 1.5 m

Quick answer

The Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

A 70-300mm f/4-5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD specifications

Brand: Tamron
Mount: Canon EF
Focal length: 70-300mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Image stabilization: Yes
Autofocus motor: USD
Minimum focus distance: 1.5 m
Filter thread: 62 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD?

At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, 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	1.6x	112–480mm	4.3–18.3°	5.2–21.9°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD use?

It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD?

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

Is the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD 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 SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 112–480mm on full frame, with a 4.3–18.3° horizontal and 5.2–21.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.