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).
| Maker | Tamron |
|---|---|
| Lens mount(s) | Canon EF-S, Nikon F (DX), Sony/Minolta Alpha DT |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Zoom |
| Focus drive | Micro-type ultrasonic |
| Focal length | 18-270mm |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/3.5 - f/6.3 |
| Close focus distance | 0.49 metres (1.6 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 0.26 |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Construction | 16 elements in 13 groups |
| Features | |
| Weather-sealing |  No |
| Lens-based stabilization |  Yes except Sony Alpha |
| Physical | |
| Diameter | 74 millimetres (2.9 in) |
| Weight | 450 grams (0.99 lb) |
| Filter diameter | 62.0mm |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2010 |
| Discontinuation | 2014 |
| Successor | Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | 650 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]
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