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Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Focal length
18–270 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
450 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm
Length
88 mm

At a Glance

On APS-C cameras with Nikon F mount, this superzoom spans 18-270 mm, equivalent to 27-405 mm on full frame. It weighs 450 g, which makes it compact, and it carries an optical stabilizer. It focuses down to 49 cm for a magnification of 1:3.8. Travel and everyday photography suit it, while f/6.3 at the long end limits the light.

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

Min. focal length
18 mm
Max. focal length
270 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
450 g (0.99 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm (19.29 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.8 (0.26×)
Length
88 mm (3.46 in)
Diameter
74 mm (2.91 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD fit?

The Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-405 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

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

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD compared

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

LensTamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZDTamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACROSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSMSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Focal length18-270 mm18-270 mm18-250 mm18-250 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight450 g560 g470 g630 g
Filter diameter62 mm72 mm62 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance49 cm49 cm35 cm45 cm
Length88 mm101 mm88.6 mm101 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: FAQ

Does the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD has autofocus.

Does the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD weigh?

The Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD weighs 450 g. It is 88 mm long with a diameter of 74 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD use?

The Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is 49 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-405 mm in full-frame terms.

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