Tamron SP AF180mm F3.5 Di LD (IF) 1:1 Macro

Overview

Di: Digitally Integrated Design, is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras.

This lens employs an IF (Internal Focusing) system that maintains the overall length of the lens during focusing. Uses two LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements that effectively compensate for Chromatic aberration. Provides high-Contrast, outstanding image quality and a soft out-of-focus background effect. Incorporates an AF/MF one touch switchover mechanism built into the focus ring(for Canon & Nikon only). Super performance series provides high performance through outstanding design specifications.

FEC (Filter Effect Control): Features the new FEC (Filter Effect Control) function that enhances operational ease of Polarizing Filter use. The new Filter Effect Control is designed to rotate the filter to the desired position while the hood is attached. This is accomplished by turning the FEC ring that in turn rotates the portion of the filter mount where the filter is mounted.

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Lens Specifications

Generic Lens Specifications

Lens Type: Prime
Lens Special Features: Macro
IS / VR / OS: None
Min Focal length (mm): 180
Max Focal Length (mm): 180
Number of Elements: 14
Element Groups: 11
Max Aperture: 3.5
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Closest Focus Distance (m): 0.47
Maximum Magnification: 1.1
Filter Type: Screw In
Filter Diameter (mm): 72
Diameter at widest (mm): 84
Lens Length (mm): 165
Weight (g): 920

Details


Model	B01
Lens Construction (Groups/Elements)	11/14
Angle of view	14°
Diaphragm Blade Number	7
Minimum Focus Distance	0.47m (18.5")
Macro Magnification Ratio	1:1
Filter Diameter	ø72
Weight	920g (32.5oz.)
Diameter x Length	ø84.8mmx165.7mm (3.3in x 6.5in)
Accessory	Lens hood & Case
Mount	Canon AF, Sony/Maxxum AF-D, Nikon AF-D

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Average user rating from: 1 user(s)


Overall rating (weighted)		4.3
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		4.0

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Excellent tele-macro lens, Wednesday, 07 February 2007


Overall rating (weighted)		4.3
Sharpness		5.0
Build Quality		4.0
AF Speed		4.0
Value for Money		4.0

This is a superb lens, with a good solid build and a smooth manual focus. Because it's made from polycarbonate rather than metal, it's also surprisingly lightweight. The tripod collar is easy to remove but solid. The filter effect control is a nice convenience.

The Automatic Focus is not particularly fast, but this is not much of a disadvantage since most photographers use manual focus in macro work anyway.

Highly recommended.

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