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Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Focal length
18–250 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
452 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
84.3 mm
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At a Glance

This APS-C superzoom for Nikon F spans 18-250 mm, or 27-375 mm in full-frame terms. A 13.9x zoom range fits into 452 g. The aperture runs from f/3.5 to f/6.3, and it focuses down to 45 cm. A single lens handles travel and everyday shots.

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
18 mm
Max. focal length
250 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
452 g (1 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (entire zoom range)
Length
84.3 mm (3.32 in)
Diameter
74.4 mm (2.93 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, 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 AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro fit?

The Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-375 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 AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro compared

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

LensTamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) MacroSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSMSigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSMTamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Focal length18-250 mm18-250 mm18-250 mm18-270 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight452 g470 g630 g450 g
Filter diameter62 mm62 mm72 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm35 cm45 cm49 cm
Length84.3 mm88.6 mm101 mm88 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weigh?

The Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weighs 452 g. It is 84.3 mm long with a diameter of 74.4 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro use?

The Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-375 mm in full-frame terms.

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