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Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Focal length
28–300 mm
Aperture
f/3.5–6.3
Weight
420 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm
Length
83.7 mm
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At a Glance

With 28-300 mm, this full-frame lens for Nikon F offers a very large zoom range at 420 g, so it is compact. The aperture is f/3.5-6.3 and focusing is internal. At a minimum focus distance of 49 cm it reaches 1:2.94, so close-ups are possible as well. Typical uses are travel and everyday photography.

Good for

  • Travel
  • Everyday

Worth knowing

  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.
  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 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
15
Groups
13
Weight
420 g (0.93 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
49 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:2.9 (0.34×)
Length
83.7 mm (3.3 in)
Diameter
73 mm (2.87 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

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

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Which cameras does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro fit?

The Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is a full-frame lens for Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42-450 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:
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 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro compared

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

LensTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) MacroNikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VRTamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di VC PZDTamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Focal length28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm28-300 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5-6.3f/3.5-5.6f/3.5-6.3f/3.5-6.3
Weight420 g800 g540 g555 g
Filter diameter62 mm77 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance49 cm50 cm49 cm49 cm
Length83.7 mm114.5 mm96 mm99 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di 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 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weigh?

The Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro weighs 420 g. It is 83.7 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro use?

The Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is 49 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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