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Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD

Focal length
28–300 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
540 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm
Length
96 mm

At a Glance

For Canon EF on full frame, this superzoom covers 28-300 mm and brings an optical stabilizer. It reaches 1:3.5 at a 49 cm minimum focus distance. It weighs 540 g and suits travel and everyday shooting. The aperture of only f/6.3 at the long end deserves attention.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • 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
28 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
19
Groups
15
Weight
540 g (1.19 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm (19.29 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.5 (0.29×)
Length
96 mm (3.78 in)
Diameter
74.4 mm (2.93 in)
Released
June 2014

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 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD fit?

The Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD 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 45-480 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 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD compared

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

LensTamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZDCanon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USMTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) MacroTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Focal length28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight540 g1,670 g420 g555 g
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm62 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance49 cm70 cm49 cm49 cm
Length96 mm184 mm84 mm78 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesnoyes
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Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD: FAQ

Does the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD weigh?

The Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD weighs 540 g. It is 96 mm long with a diameter of 74.4 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD use?

The Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD is 49 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45-480 mm in full-frame terms.

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