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Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Focal length
100–400 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–6.3
Weight
1135 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm
Length
199 mm

At a Glance

The Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is a telephoto zoom for full-frame Canon EF cameras with an optical stabilizer. Its aperture runs from f/4.5 to f/6.3. It weighs 1.135 kg and focuses down to 1.5 m, which gives a magnification of 1:3.6. It suits sports, wildlife and landscape photography.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

Worth knowing

  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
17
Groups
11
Weight
1,135 g (2.5 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
150 cm (59.06 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.6 (0.28×)
Length
199 mm (7.83 in)
Diameter
86.2 mm (3.39 in)
Released
November 2017

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD fit?

The Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 160-640 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensTamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USDCanon EF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6L IS II USMCanon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USMSigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Focal length100-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm100-400 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-6.3f/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/5-6.3
Weight1,135 g1,570 g1,360 g1,160 g
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm77 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance150 cm98 cm180 cm160 cm
Length199 mm193 mm189 mm182.3 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD: FAQ

Does the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD weigh?

The Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD weighs 1,135 g. It is 199 mm long with a diameter of 86.2 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD use?

The Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is 150 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 160-640 mm in full-frame terms.

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