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Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical

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AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical

  • 18-270mm
  • f/3.5
  • Zoom
  • Stabilized
  • Min focus 0.49 m

Quick answer

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical is a ultra-wide to telephoto zoom lens covering 18-270mm 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

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-270mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Canon EF-S mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical specifications

Brand
Tamron
Mount
Canon EF-S
Focal length
18-270mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Lens type
Zoom
Format coverage
aps-c
Image stabilization
Yes
Minimum focus distance
0.49 m
Filter thread
72 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical?

At 18-270mm 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 29–432mm 4.8–64° 5.7–73.8°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical use?

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

What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical?

It zooms across 18-270mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to telephoto lens.

Is the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 18-270mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 29–432mm on full frame, with a 4.8–64° horizontal and 5.7–73.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical 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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