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Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus OIS

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

Focal length
18–270 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
560 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm
Length
101 mm
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At a Glance

This APS-C superzoom for Nikon F spans 18-270 mm, a full-frame equivalent of 27-405 mm. Its 15x zoom range puts wide-angle and long telephoto reach in one lens, and an optical stabilizer is built in. The lens weighs 560 g and focuses down to 49 cm. It suits travel and everyday use, though only f/6.3 is available at the long end.

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
270 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
18
Groups
13
Weight
560 g (1.23 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm (entire zoom range)
Length
101 mm (3.98 in)
Diameter
80 mm (3.15 in)

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 AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO fit?

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO 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

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 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO compared

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

LensTamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACROTamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZDSigma 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
Weight560 g450 g470 g630 g
Filter diameter72 mm62 mm62 mm72 mm
Min. focus distance49 cm49 cm35 cm45 cm
Length101 mm88 mm88.6 mm101 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesyes
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Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO: FAQ

Does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO has autofocus.

Does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO weigh?

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO weighs 560 g. It is 101 mm long with a diameter of 80 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO use?

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO is 49 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO 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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