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Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
- Focal length
- 11β18 mm
- Aperture
- f/4.5β5.6
- Weight
- 355 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm
- Length
- 79 mm
At a Glance
The Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is an ultra-wide zoom for Canon EF, made for APS-C cameras only. Its full-frame equivalent is 18-29 mm. It focuses down to 25 cm and weighs 355 g. The wide field of view suits landscapes, architecture and interiors, while the f/4.5-5.6 aperture is modest.
Good for
- Landscape
- Architecture
- Interiors
Worth knowing
- Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 11 mm
- Max. focal length
- 18 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/4.5
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/5.6
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 15
- Groups
- 12
- Weight
- 355 g (0.78 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 25 cm (entire zoom range)
- Max. magnification
- 1:8 (0.13Γ)
- Length
- 79 mm (3.11 in)
- Diameter
- 83 mm (3.27 in)
Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) fit?
The Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 18-29 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 SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5β5.6 IS STM | Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM | Tokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 11-18 mm | 10-18 mm | 10-20 mm | 10-17 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4.5-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Weight | 355 g | 240 g | 465 g | 350 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm | 77 mm | β |
| Min. focus distance | 25 cm | 22 cm | 24 cm | 14 cm |
| Length | 79 mm | 72 mm | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | no | no |
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Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF): FAQ
Does the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) has autofocus.
Does the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) have image stabilization?
No, the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) weigh?
The Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) weighs 355 g. It is 79 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) use?
The Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) a full-frame lens?
No, the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 18-29 mm in full-frame terms.
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