Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

The Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is a superzoom lens for APS-C DSLR cameras, announced by Tamron on December 9, 2010. The Sony/Minolta A mount version is simply called Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II PZD as it lacks image stabilisation (VC, or Vibration Compensation, in Tamron classification).

Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
MakerTamron
Lens mount(s)Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX),
Sony/Minolta Alpha DT
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focus driveMicro-type ultrasonic
Focal length18-270mm
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5 - f/6.3
Close focus distance0.49 metres (1.6 ft)
Max. magnification0.26
Diaphragm blades7
Construction16 elements in 13 groups
Features
Weather-sealingNo No
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes except Sony Alpha
Physical
Diameter74 millimetres (2.9 in)
Weight450 grams (0.99 lb)
Filter diameter62.0mm
History
Introduction2010
Discontinuation2014
SuccessorTamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
Retail info
MSRP650 USD

Compared to its predecessor, the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO, it is considerably reduced in size and features an ultrasonic motor (Piezo Drive in Tamron nomenclature).[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 di II VC PZD review".
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