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Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Nikon F (FX) Review

Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro

Main Features

  • 28-300mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 555g.
  • Diameter: 99mm
  • Length: 78mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.49m
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Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD Overview

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is an Auto Focus (AF) Superzoom Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

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Lens Mount

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is compatible with cameras that have Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is also available in Canon EF mount.

Focal Range

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD has a focal range of 28-300mm and 10.7X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 450mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD 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 AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f3.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 28mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f40 at 300mm .

Optical Formula

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD's optical formula consists of 18 elements in 13 groups .

Lens Hood

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD comes with a removable petal shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro


PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Zoom Lock
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 10

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
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Tamron AF 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 XR VC LD Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type SuperZoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 28-300mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 10.7X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 - F40.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 18
Optical Groups 13

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.49m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 555g
Diameter 99mm
Length 78mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tamron AF 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical IF Macro
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