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Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro

Nikon F (DX/FX) Autofocus

Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro

Focal length
180 mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Weight
920 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
47 cm
Length
165.7 mm

At a Glance

The Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro is a macro telephoto prime for Nikon F-mount on full frame. It reaches 1:1 at a minimum focus distance of 47 cm, which at 180 mm leaves a comfortable gap to the subject. It weighs 920 g, has a tripod collar and an f/3.5 maximum aperture. It suits macro and product work, but also sports and events.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Sports
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
180 mm
Max. focal length
180 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/3.5
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
14
Groups
11
Weight
920 g (2.03 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
47 cm (18.5 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
165.7 mm (6.52 in)
Diameter
84.8 mm (3.34 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 SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro fit?

The Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (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 270 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 SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro compared

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

LensTamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) MacroNikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IFSigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSMNikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF
Focal length180 mm180 mm180 mm200 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5f/2.8f/2.8f/4
Weight920 g760 g1,640 g1,185 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm86 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance47 cm150 cm47 cm50 cm
Length165.7 mm144 mm203.9 mm193 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesno
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Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (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 SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro weigh?

The Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro weighs 920 g. It is 165.7 mm long with a diameter of 84.8 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro use?

The Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro is 47 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 270 mm in full-frame terms.

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