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Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Canon EF Autofocus

Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Focal length
18–250 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
452 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
84.3 mm

At a Glance

Covering 18-250 mm, this APS-C superzoom for Canon EF equals 29-400 mm on full frame. Its 13.9x zoom range packs a lot of reach into 452 g. The aperture is f/3.5-6.3, and the closest focus is 45 cm. It is aimed at travel and everyday use.

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
18 mm
Max. focal length
250 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
452 g (1 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (entire zoom range)
Length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)
Diameter
74.4 mm (2.93 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com, tamron.com

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

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Which cameras does the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro fit?

The Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-400 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 AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro compared

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

LensTamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) MacroSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSMSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMTamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Focal length18-250 mm18-250 mm18-250 mm18-270 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight452 g470 g630 g450 g
Filter diameter62 mm62 mm72 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm35 cm45 cm49 cm
Length84.3 mm88.6 mm101 mm90.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weigh?

The Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weighs 452 g. It is 84.3 mm long with a diameter of 74.4 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro use?

The Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-400 mm in full-frame terms.

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