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Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD Nikon F (FX) Review

Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD

Main Features

  • 45mm Focal Range
  • F1.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Nikon F (FX) Mount
  • Weight: 520g.
  • Diameter: 80mm
  • Length: 92mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.29m
  • Max Magnification:0.3x
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Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD Overview

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Nikon F (FX) mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD 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 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.

Focal Range

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a fixed focal lenght of 45mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 67.5mm.


Weather Sealings

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD with a weather sealed camera body such as Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D850.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.3x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.29m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.3x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD has a max aperture of F1.8.

Optical Formula

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD's optical formula consists of 10 elements in 8 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • Two aspherical
  • one LD element + fluorine
  • eBAND
  • BBAR coatings.

Lens Hood

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD is available in Black color.

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Pros and Cons of Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Tamron SP 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD

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Tamron 45mm F1.8 Di VC USD Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Nikon F (FX)
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 45mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements Two aspherical and one LD element + fluorine, eBAND, and BBAR coatings.

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.29m
Max Magnification 0.3X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 520g
Diameter 80mm
Length 92mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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