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Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Canon EF Lens Kit

★★★★★4.8 (18 reviews)
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Zoom Beyond Limits with Unmatched VersatilityIntroducing the Tamron 18-400mm Lens, a groundbreaking all-in-one zoom lens designed for APS-C format DSLRs. Capture stunning detail from wide-angle landscapes to extreme telephoto shots with a single lens. Focal Length: 18-400mm Maximum Aperture: f/...

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Overview

Zoom Beyond Limits with Unmatched Versatility

Introducing the Tamron 18-400mm Lens, a groundbreaking all-in-one zoom lens designed for APS-C format DSLRs. Capture stunning detail from wide-angle landscapes to extreme telephoto shots with a single lens.

  • Focal Length: 18-400mm
  • Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-6.3
  • Format Compatibility: APS-C
  • Zoom: 22.2x
  • Features: Vibration Compensation (VC), High/Low torque-modulated Drive (HLD)
  • Mount: Canon EF

Key Features

Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD All-in-One Zoom Lens - Front Lens Cap - SP Rear Lens Cap - Petal-Shaped Lens Hood - Tamron 6 Year Limited Warranty - 72mm Filter Kit - Cleaning kit - Capleash

World's first 22.2x ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom lens

620mm full-frame equivalent telephoto reach

VC for confident telephoto shooting

HLD means quick, accurate and quiet autofocus

Specifications

Brand
Tamron
Focal Length
18-400mm
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5-6.3
Mount Type
Canon EF
Zoom Ratio
22.2x
Telephoto Reach (Full-Frame Equivalent)
620mm
Image Stabilization
VC (Vibration Compensation)
Autofocus Motor
HLD (High/Low torque-modulated Drive)
Filter Size
72mm
Warranty
6 Year Limited Warranty

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers an expansive 18-400mm zoom range, functioning as an all-in-one lens from wide-angle to ultra-telephoto.
  • Achieves a 620mm full-frame equivalent telephoto reach, providing significant magnification for distant subjects.
  • Features Vibration Compensation (VC) for confident telephoto shooting, helping to reduce camera shake.
  • Equipped with HLD (High/Low torque-modulated Drive) for quick, accurate, and quiet autofocus performance.
  • Includes a comprehensive kit with a lens cap, rear cap, petal-shaped hood, filter kit, cleaning kit, and capleash.

👎 Cons

  • The variable aperture of f/3.5-6.3 may be limiting in low-light conditions compared to lenses with a constant, wider aperture.
  • The all-in-one zoom design, while convenient, might compromise ultimate image quality at the extremes of its focal range.
  • The inclusion of a 6-year limited warranty from Tamron is excellent, but warranty specifics should always be verified upon purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary benefit is its versatility as the world's first 22.2x ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom lens, covering a vast 18-400mm focal range without needing to change lenses.
Yes, the lens features Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation) technology, which assists in achieving confident telephoto shooting by reducing camera shake.
The HLD (High/Low torque-modulated Drive) autofocus system provides quick, accurate, and quiet autofocus, which is beneficial for both stills and video.
With a variable aperture of f/3.5-6.3, this lens may be less ideal for challenging low-light conditions compared to lenses with a wider, constant aperture.
This lens achieves an impressive 620mm full-frame equivalent telephoto reach, allowing for significant magnification of distant subjects.
The kit includes the Tamron 18-400mm lens, front and rear lens caps, a petal-shaped lens hood, a 72mm filter kit, a cleaning kit, and a capleash, along with a 6-year limited warranty.

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