
Canon EF Autofocus OIS
Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD
- Focal length
- 45 mm
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Weight
- 540 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 29 cm
- Length
- 91.7 mm
At a Glance
This 45 mm f/1.8 standard prime for Canon EF full-frame cameras includes a stabilizer, which allows longer handheld shutter times in low light. It weighs 540 g and uses a floating focus system. From 29 cm it reaches 1:3.4, so close-ups are possible. Everyday shots, street photography and low light are its territory.
Good for
- Everyday
- Street
- Low light
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 45 mm
- Max. focal length
- 45 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/1.8
- Min. aperture
- f/16
- Elements
- 10
- Groups
- 8
- Weight
- 540 g (1.19 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 29 cm (11.42 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:3.4 (0.29×)
- Length
- 91.7 mm (3.61 in)
- Diameter
- 80.4 mm (3.17 in)
- Released
- September 2015
Manufacturer data: tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD fit?
The Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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 72 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 SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD | Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II | Canon EF 50mm F1.8 STM | Irix 45mm F1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 45 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 45 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.8 | f/1.4 |
| Weight | 540 g | 130 g | 160 g | 925 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 52 mm | 49 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 29 cm | 45 cm | 35 cm | 40 cm |
| Length | 91.7 mm | 41 mm | 39 mm | 87 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Image stabilization | yes | no | no | no |
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Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD: FAQ
Does the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD has autofocus.
Does the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD have image stabilization?
Yes, the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD has optical image stabilization.
How much does the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD weigh?
The Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD weighs 540 g. It is 91.7 mm long with a diameter of 80.4 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD use?
The Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is 29 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 72 mm in full-frame terms.
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