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Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro Sony Alpha 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
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 920g.
  • Diameter: 85mm
  • Length: 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 an Auto Focus (AF) Macro Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony Alpha mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is compatible with cameras that have Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

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

Focal Range

Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro has a fixed focal lenght of 180mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 270mm.

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 Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM in Sony Alpha 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.

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.

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Pros and Cons of Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro


PROs
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
High Max Magnification ratio of 1x

CONs

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

Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
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Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Macro Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
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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