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16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

  • 16-300mm
  • f/3.5
  • Zoom
  • Stabilized
  • Min focus 0.39 m

Quick answer

The Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom lens covering 16-300mm at f/3.5 for the Canon EF-S mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

A 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens, the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is designed for Canon EF-S mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro specifications

Brand
Tamron
Mount
Canon EF-S
Focal length
16-300mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Lens type
Zoom
Format coverage
aps-c
Image stabilization
Yes
Autofocus motor
PZD
Minimum focus distance
0.39 m
Filter thread
67 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro?

At 16-300mm this is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom, 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 1.6x 26–480mm 4.3–70.2° 5.2–80.4°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro use?

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

What is the focal length of the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro?

It zooms across 16-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.

Is the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 16-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 26–480mm on full frame, with a 4.3–70.2° horizontal and 5.2–80.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro fit?

Any Canon EF-S-mount camera, including Canon EOS 20D, Canon EOS 30D, Canon EOS 40D, Canon EOS 50D, and Canon EOS 60D and 21 more.

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