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Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
- Focal length
- 28–300 mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5–6.3
- Weight
- 420 g
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 49 cm
- Length
- 84 mm
At a Glance
Spanning 28-300 mm on Canon EF full-frame cameras, this superzoom weighs 420 g and is compact. The aperture runs from f/3.5 to f/6.3, and there is no optical stabilizer. A magnification of 1:2.94 at a 49 cm minimum focus distance brings it close to subjects for a zoom with this much reach. It is aimed at travel and everyday photography.
Good for
- Travel
- Everyday
Worth knowing
- Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.
- No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.
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
- 15
- Groups
- 13
- Weight
- 420 g (0.93 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 62 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 49 cm (entire zoom range)
- Max. magnification
- 1:2.9 (0.34×)
- Length
- 84 mm (3.31 in)
- Diameter
- 73 mm (2.87 in)
Manufacturer data: tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro fit?
The Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro 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 AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM | Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD | 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 | 420 g | 1,670 g | 540 g | 555 g |
| Filter diameter | 62 mm | 77 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 49 cm | 70 cm | 49 cm | 49 cm |
| Length | 84 mm | 184 mm | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | yes | yes |
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Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro: FAQ
Does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro has autofocus.
Does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have image stabilization?
No, the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di 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 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weigh?
The Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weighs 420 g. It is 84 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro use?
The Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is 49 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 45-480 mm in full-frame terms.
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