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Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro EF Mount Review

Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro

Main Features

  • 180mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 920g / 2.02 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 85mm x 166mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.47m
  • Max Magnification: 1x
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Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro Overview


Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeAverage
SportsAverage
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetAverage
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundFair
VloggingFair
LandscapeFair
MacroVery Good

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Reasons to Buy Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x
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CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for the Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro



Lens Mount

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro has a maximum diameter of 85mm and total length of 166mm. It weighs 920g / 32.5 oz.

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro has a filter thread of 72mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro:

  • 72mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 72mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 72mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro has a fixed focal length of 180mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 288mm.


Tripod Collar

With a total length of 166mm and a weight of 920g, the Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 200mm f2L IS USM and Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM. in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.47m.

Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Canon MP-E 65mm f2.5 1-5x Macro: 5x - (Compare)
  • Venus 25mm F2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro: 5x - (Compare)
  • Venus 24mm F14 2x Macro Probe: 2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro has a max aperture of F3.5 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.

Optical Formula

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro's optical formula consists of 14 elements in 11 groups .

Lens Hood

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM Lens Canon EF 180mm f3.5L Macro USM
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35mm FF 765 g / 1.68 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 200mm f2L IS USM Lens Canon EF 200mm f2L IS USM
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35mm FF 2,520 g / 5.54 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 726 g / 1.60 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 180mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F3.5
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 14
Optical Groups 11

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.47m
Max Magnification 1X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 920g
Diameter 85mm
Length 166mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 72mm
Filter Notes filter effect control (FEC)
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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