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Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

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Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

Focal length
11–18 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
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.

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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

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Compare with other lenses

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

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.

LensTamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)Canon EF-S 10-18mm F4.5–5.6 IS STMSigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSMTokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye
Focal length11-18 mm10-18 mm10-20 mm10-17 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/4-5.6f/3.5-4.5
Weight355 g240 g465 g350 g
Filter diameter77 mm67 mm77 mm–
Min. focus distance25 cm22 cm24 cm14 cm
Length79 mm72 mm81 mm71 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
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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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