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Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
73 PixelMeter Score 9 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Effective vibration compensation for handheld shooting
  • Extensive 22.2x zoom range for telephoto reach
  • Compact and portable design
  • Moisture-resistant construction
  • Affordable value for the feature set
Cons Cons
  • Soft image quality and chromatic aberration at long focal lengths
  • Mechanical issues including zoom ring resistance and lens flex
  • Focus ring ergonomics and lack of full-time manual override
  • Inconsistent or problematic autofocus performance
  • Distortion and vignetting at the wide-angle setting

Launch price Launch price $649
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon EF, Nikon F · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 2.5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 45 cm (0.34x)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 705g (1 lb 8.9 oz) · 79 x 121.4 mm (3.11 x 4.78 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 23, 2017
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $649
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF, Nikon F
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom

Elements Elements 16
Groups Groups 11

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 18mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 400mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/3.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/6.3
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–40
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 75° - 33°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Ring-type ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 45 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.34x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Extending barrel

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 2.5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring No

Weight Weight 705g (1 lb 8.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 79mm (3.11 in)
Length Length 121.4mm (4.78 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 72mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Maximum extended length Maximum extended length 212.2mm