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Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

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Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

Focal length
18–270 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
560 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm
Length
101 mm
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At a Glance

At 18-270 mm on Canon EF cameras with an APS-C sensor, this superzoom corresponds to 29-432 mm in full-frame terms. The 15x zoom range runs from wide-angle to strong telephoto, and an optical stabilizer is included. It weighs 560 g and focuses as close as 49 cm. The lens suits travel and everyday use, though the aperture is limited to f/6.3 at long focal lengths.

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

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Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
270 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
18
Groups
13
Weight
560 g (1.23 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm (entire zoom range)
Length
101 mm (3.98 in)
Diameter
80 mm (3.15 in)

Manufacturer data: 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 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO fit?

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 29-432 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

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 AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO compared

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

LensTamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACROTamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZDSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSMSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Focal length18-270 mm18-270 mm18-250 mm18-250 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight560 g450 g470 g630 g
Filter diameter72 mm62 mm62 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance49 cm49 cm35 cm45 cm
Length101 mm90.5 mm88.6 mm101 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO: FAQ

Does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO has autofocus.

Does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO weigh?

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO weighs 560 g. It is 101 mm long with a diameter of 80 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO use?

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO is 49 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 29-432 mm in full-frame terms.

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