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Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

Focal length
16–300 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
540 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm
Length
100 mm
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At a Glance

On Nikon F-mount APS-C cameras, this superzoom is equivalent to 24-450 mm on full frame, with an 18.8x zoom range. It has an optical stabilizer and a piezo drive autofocus motor, and it weighs 540 g. A magnification of 0.35x at a 39 cm minimum focus distance also allows close-ups. It suits travel and everyday use.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.
  • 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
16 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
16
Groups
12
Weight
540 g (1.19 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
39 cm (15.35 in)
Max. magnification
1:2.9 (0.35×)
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)
Diameter
75 mm (2.95 in)
Released
April 2014

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 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro fit?

The Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 24-450 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):
Nikon D6,Nikon D780,Nikon D850,Nikon D5,Nikon D810A,Nikon D4S,Nikon D810,Nikon D750,Nikon Df,Nikon D610,Nikon D4,Nikon D800,Nikon D800E,Nikon D600,Nikon D3S,Nikon D3X,Nikon D700
APS-C:
Nikon D3500,Nikon D7500,Nikon D500,Nikon D3400,Nikon D5600,Nikon D5500,Nikon D7200,Nikon D3300,Nikon D7100,Nikon D5300,Nikon D3200,Nikon D5200,Nikon D5100,Nikon D7000,Nikon D3100,Nikon D300S,Nikon D5000,Nikon D3000,Nikon D90,Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

LensTamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MacroNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-5.6G ED VRNikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-300mm F3.5-6.3G ED VRSigma 18-300 F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM | Contemporary
Focal length16-300 mm18-300 mm18-300 mm18-300 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight540 g830 g550 g585 g
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm67 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance39 cm45 cm48 cm39 cm
Length100 mm120 mm99 mm101.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro weigh?

The Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro weighs 540 g. It is 100 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro use?

The Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is 39 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 24-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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