
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.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
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
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
- Full frame:
- Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
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.
| Lens | Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD | Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM | Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28-300 mm | 28-300 mm | 28-300 mm | 28-300 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Weight | 540 g | 1,670 g | 420 g | 555 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 49 cm | 70 cm | 49 cm | 49 cm |
| Length | 96 mm | 184 mm | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | no | yes |
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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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