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Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro Nikon F (DX) Review

Main Features

  • 18-250mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 430g.
  • Diameter: 74mm
  • Length: 84mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m

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Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD Overview
Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD is an Auto Focus (AF) SuperZoom lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage. When mounted on a APS-C / DX sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 27 - 375mm. With a max aperture of f3.5 at 18mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f6.3.
Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro

PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Zoom Lock

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Tamron AF 18-250mm f3.5-6.3 II LD Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX)
Max_Format APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-250mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 13
Special Elements 1 AD element 2 LD elements 2 Hybrid aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 430g
Diameter 74mm
Length 84mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 62mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code flower shaped hood
Tripod Collar No
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Other Frequently Asked Questions about Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro
is the Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro
is the Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Tamron AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro
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