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° |
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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