Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

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Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Maker Tamron
Lens mount(s) Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF, Sony/Minolta Alpha
Technical data
Type Zoom
Focus drive Micromotor
Focal length 18-250mm
Aperture (max/min) f/3.5 - f/6.3
Close focus distance 0.45 metres (1.5 ft)
Diaphragm blades 7
Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Features
Weather-sealing X mark.svg No
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringX mark.svg No
Physical
Diameter 74 millimetres (2.9 in)
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb)
Filter diameter 62mm
Accessories
Lens hood Petal

The Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is an interchangeable superzoom lens by Tamron, designed for Canon, Nikon, Pentax and Sony APS-C bodies.

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Tamron company

Tamron Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company manufacturing photographic lenses, optical components and commercial/industrial-use optics. Tamron Headquarters is located in Saitama City in the Saitama Prefecture of Japan.

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