Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens
Camera shake can ruin your photos, particularly when taking telephoto shots or shooting in low light conditions. The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 macro zoom lens, however, fights camera shake with its state-of-the-art vibration compensation (VC) mechanism, which delivers blur-free handheld images for incredible results. The proprietary VC mechanism employs a three-coil system that moves the VC lens electromagnetically based on signals originating from the movement of three steel balls. The lens element that compensates for vibration is held in place by the balls, so there is little friction and the movement is quite smooth. The end result is a technology that makes it possible to create exceptional images at slower shutter speeds under conditions where a tripod used to be necessary. You can also use subject movement to good effect with the lens, bringing out the contrast between motion and stillness, or shoot without a flash to evoke the genuine atmosphere of the scene.
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The lens covers an extremely broad range of focal lengths, from an extra-wide 18mm length to a telephoto 270mm length (the 35mm equivalent of 28mm to 419mm). The resulting 15x zoom ratio is the world's largest, representing a wide cross section of Tamron high-power zoom design technologies. Plus, the vibration compensation works throughout the entire zoom range, giving you the freedom to create a wide variety of images. The lens lets users capture once-in-a-lifetime panoramic landscape images or close-up pictures of children smiling, all without getting too close to the subject or changing lenses. Other details include a macro magnification range of 1:3.5, a minimum focusing distance of 19.3 inches, and a 72mm filter diameter. The lens, which measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.9 inches long, carries a six-year warranty.
Specifications
| Model | B003 | |
| Lens Construction (Groups/Elements) | 13/18 | |
| Angle of View APS-C size equivalent |
Diagonal | 75°33' - 5°55' |
| Horizontal | 65°36' - 4°55' | |
| Vertical | 46°21' - 3°10' | |
| Diaphragm Blade Number | 7 | |
| Minimum Aperture | F/22 ~ F/40 (18mm-270mm) | |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 19.3in.(0.49m) (entire zoom range) | |
| Macro Magnification Ratio | 1:3.5 (at f=270mm, MFD=0.49m) | |
| Filter Diameter | ø72 | |
| Weight | 550g (19.5oz)* | |
| Diameter x Length | ø3.1 x 3.9in. (ø79.6 x 101.0mm) |
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| Accessory | Flower-shaped Lens hood | |
| Mount | Canon - Available  Nikon with Built-In Motor - Available |
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