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Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

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Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)

Focal length
11–18 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
345 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm
Length
78.6 mm
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At a Glance

This ultra-wide zoom for Nikon F-mount is built for APS-C and equals 17-27 mm in full-frame terms. At 345 g it is compact. The f/4.5-5.6 aperture changes while zooming, and the minimum focus distance is 25 cm. On full-frame cameras it only works in crop mode. It suits landscapes, architecture, interiors and travel.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Interiors
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
11 mm
Max. focal length
18 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
15
Groups
12
Weight
345 g (0.76 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
25 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:8 (0.13×)
Length
78.6 mm (3.09 in)
Diameter
83.2 mm (3.28 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 SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) fit?

The Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 17-27 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 SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) compared

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

LensTamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF)Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm F4.5-5.6G VRSigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSMTokina AT-X 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 DX Fish-eye
Focal length11-18 mm10-20 mm10-20 mm10-17 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-5.6f/4-5.6f/3.5-4.5
Weight345 g230 g465 g350 g
Filter diameter77 mm72 mm77 mm–
Min. focus distance25 cm22 cm24 cm14 cm
Length78.6 mm73 mm81 mm71 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
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Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF): FAQ

Does the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) has autofocus.

Does the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) weigh?

The Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) weighs 345 g. It is 78.6 mm long with a diameter of 83.2 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) use?

The Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is 25 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron SP AF 11-18mm F/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 17-27 mm in full-frame terms.

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