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Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro is a telephoto macro lens covering 180mm at f/3.5 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro: a full-frame macro lens with a 180mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Macro
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.47 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro?
At 180mm this is a telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 | 180mm | 11.4° | 13.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 270mm | 7.6° | 9.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro use?
It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro?
It is a fixed 180mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 180mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/3.5.
What is the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 270mm on full frame, with a 7.6° horizontal and 9.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro fit?
Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
