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

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

Focal length
16–300 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
540 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm
Length
100 mm

At a Glance

The Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is a superzoom for APS-C Canon EF cameras with an equivalent range of 26-480 mm. Its 18.8x zoom range, optical stabilizer and 0.35x magnification at a 39 cm minimum focus distance make it versatile. It suits travel and everyday shooting, where one lens has to cover a lot.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
12
Weight
540 g (1.19 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm (15.35 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.9 (0.35×)
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)
Diameter
75 mm (2.95 in)
Released
April 2014

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, 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 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro fit?

The Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 26-480 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

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

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

LensTamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MacroSigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | ContemporaryTamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZDTamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO
Focal length16-300 mm18-300 mm18-270 mm18-270 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight540 g585 g450 g560 g
Filter diameter67 mm72 mm62 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance39 cm39 cm49 cm49 cm
Length100 mm101.5 mm90.5 mm101 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro weigh?

The Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro weighs 540 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.

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

The Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is 39 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 26-480 mm in full-frame terms.

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