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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
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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
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
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
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
- 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
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.
| Lens | Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro | Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF | Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 180 mm | 180 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Weight | 920 g | 760 g | 1,640 g | 1,185 g |
| Filter diameter | 72 mm | 72 mm | 86 mm | 62 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 47 cm | 150 cm | 47 cm | 50 cm |
| Length | 165.7 mm | 144 mm | 203.9 mm | 193 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | yes | no |
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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.
Similar lenses
Nikon AF Nikkor 180mm f/2.8D ED-IF
180mm · f/2.8
Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
180mm · f/2.8
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D ED-IF
200mm · f/4
Venus Laowa 180mm F4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO
180mm · f/4.5
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM
150mm · f/2.8
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM
150mm · f/2.8
Mitakon Zhongyi 200mm f/4 1x Macro
200mm · f/4
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II
200mm · f/2
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