Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD, Nikon F

Nikon F, APS-C / DX
Currently out of stock

Product details

The powerful megazoom starts at an unparalleled 16mm and with a telephoto focal length of 300mm provides the highest flexibility in all situations. By integrating the PZD (Piezo Drive) ultrasonic motor
and VC image stabilization, Tamron not only enhances the performance of this all-round lens, but also opens up new possibilities to make photography more comfortable, enjoyable and accessible.

This megazoom pushes the boundaries of traditional travel zooms in both wide-angle and telephoto. With a minimum focal length of 16mm (equivalent to a 24.8mm angle of view in 35mm) up to a maximum focal length of 300mm (equivalent to a 465mm angle of view), this remarkable lens offers a zoom factor of 18.8x. It thus meets the demand of many customers for increased flexibility. Whether the extended wide-angle or the long 300mm telephoto focal length: the desired zoom factor can be selected easily and quickly with a slight rotation.

Sophisticated and reliable image quality in a universally applicable lens. The lens design with 16 lenses in 12 groups includes three aspherical, single-hybrid aspherical elements, two LD (Low Dispersion) and one XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass elements and one UXR (Ultra-Extra Refractive Index) glass, which has a refractive index even higher than XR glass.

The proven Tamron VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilizer in this lens ensures sharp and blur-free images. This means that the long telephoto focal length can also be used perfectly for hand-held photography.

Close-up limit of only 39 cm for macro photography. The new lens offers a close-up limit of 0.39m over the entire zoom range, with a maximum magnification of 1:2.9, making it even easier to get up close and personal with exciting details.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Weight
540 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Lens type
Super zoom lens
Bayonet lens mount
Nikon F
Focal length
16 - 300 mm
Item number
2526716

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
06.B016N
Release date
15.5.2014
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Colour

Colour group
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.39 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Super zoom lens
Bayonet lens mount
Nikon F
Max. Aperture
6.30 
Min. aperture
3.50 
Min. focal length
16 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Focal length
16 - 300 mm
Sensor compatibility
APS-C / DX
Number of diaphragm blades
7 x
Filter thread
67 mm
Number of lenses
16
Number of lens groups
12
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation
Zoom function
Optical zoom
18.80 x
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens hood

Product dimensions

Weight
540 g
Length
99.50 mm
Diameter
75 mm

Package dimensions

Length
16.70 cm
Width
12.30 cm
Height
13.30 cm
Weight
862 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 8.Panasonic
  • 9.7artisans
  • 10.Tamron
  • 11.Viltrox
  • 11.Voigtländer

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Nikon
  • 4.Sony
  • 6.Samyang
  • 7.Tamron
  • 8.Canon

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.Panasonic
  • 8.TTArtisan
  • 9.Tamron
  • 9.Viltrox
  • 11.7artisans
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingGood71/100
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