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Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Focal length
70–300 mm
Aperture
f/4–5.6
Weight
435 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
95 cm
Length
116.5 mm

At a Glance

This full-frame telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount reaches 300 mm and offers a half-macro magnification of 1:2 at a minimum focus distance of 95 cm. The aperture is f/4-5.6, and at 435 g the lens is compact. Close-ups and product shots are possible alongside sports and wildlife.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Sports
  • Wildlife

Worth knowing

  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
13
Groups
9
Weight
435 g (0.96 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
95 cm (37.4 in)
Max. magnification
1:2 (0.5×)
Length
116.5 mm (4.59 in)
Diameter
76.6 mm (3.02 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, 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 AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro fit?

The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD 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 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

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

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro compared

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

LensTamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MacroNikon AF Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6GSigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG MacroSigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Focal length70-300 mm70-300 mm70-300 mm70-300 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight435 g425 g550 g545 g
Filter diameter62 mm62 mm58 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance95 cm150 cm95 cm95 cm
Length116.5 mm116.5 mm122 mm122 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD 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 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro weigh?

The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro weighs 435 g. It is 116.5 mm long with a diameter of 76.6 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro use?

The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is 95 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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