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
A Mount cameras.
The Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is also available in the Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
What type of photography is the Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the 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 assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| 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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Lens Mount
Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro is compatible with cameras that have a 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.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro has a maximum diameter of 85mm and a 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:
You can also check All Sony Alpha Mount Lenses with 72mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
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 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 270mm.
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 Sigma APO 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM in Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.
Lenses Similar to Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro With Optical Image Stabilization
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.47m.
Aperture
The Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro features a maximum aperture of F3.5 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. While a maximum aperture of F3.5 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 180mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F3.5 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
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 8 most popular comparisons of the Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro.
Top Alternatives of Tamron 180mm f3.5 LD Macro in Other Lens Mounts
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