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Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Sony Alpha Review
Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

Main Features

  • 16-300mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 540g.
  • Diameter: 75mm
  • Length: 100mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.39m
  • Max Magnification:0.34x
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Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD Overview
Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is an Auto Focus (AF) SuperZoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is compatible with cameras that have Sony Alpha lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Sony Alpha lens mount are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD is APS-C / DX.

Focal Range

Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a focal range of 16-300mm and 18.8X zoom ratio. When mounted on a APS-C / DX format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 24 - 450mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Rotary (extending)

Zoom Lock

Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Aperture

Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD has a max aperture of f3.5 at 16mm and max aperture of f6.3 at 300mm .
Pros and Cons of Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Zoom Lock
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 18

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Tamron 16-300mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 16-300mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 18.8X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 12

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.39m
Max Magnification 0.34X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 540g
Diameter 75mm
Length 100mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
is the Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
is the Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
Does Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro have Image Stabilization?
Does Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro have Aperture Ring?
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Tamron 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
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