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Tamron SP AF11-18mm f/4.5-5.6

Tamron SP AF11-18mm f/4.5-5.6

Price (MSRP): $330.00
TYPE: Zoom Lens - Ultra-Wide


The Tamron AF11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) is an ultra wide-angle zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras using the more compact (APS-C) digital size image sensors. The focal length of this lens is equivalent to approximately 17-29mm in 35mm format. The lens provides reliable performance in a compact size to meet the needs of digital SLR camera users pursuing creativity in wide-angle photography. The lens uses a new optical system specially designed for digital SLR cameras, in addition to the use of a glass-molded aspherical element having a large clear aperture, hybrid aspherical elements, and elements using such special glass materials as high index/high dispersion glass and low dispersion optical glass, for outstanding optical performance.


Maximum Aperture f/4.5
Filter Size 77
Lens Mount Canon AF, Nikon AF (digital only)
Image Stabilization No
Lens Elements 15
Lens Groups 12
Weight 0.82 lb
Length 3.1 in
Diameter 3 in
Release Date June 2005
Compatible With Canon EOS-1V/1VHS
Canon EOS-3
Canon EOS 1D Mark II N
Canon EOS-1Ds
Canon EOS 5D
Nikon D2Hs
Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro
Kodak DCS Pro SLR/c
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro
Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n
Canon EOS Rebel K2
Canon EOS Rebel T2
Nikon D2x
Nikon D50
Nikon D70s
Nikon D200
Nikon D2XS
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II
Nikon D80
Nikon D40
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro UVIR
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Nikon D40x
Canon EOS 40D
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Nikon D3
Nikon D300
Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Nikon D60

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Overall quality
8
Ease of use
9.5
Fit and finish
9.5
Versatility
5.5
Legibility of exterior markings
8.5
Smoothness of zoom
8.5
Hoods and filters
6
Overall value
8
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