Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO is an interchangeable superzoom camera lens for Canon EF-S and Nikon F APS-C bodies, announced by Tamron on July 30, 2008.^[1] Less than two years later, it was succeeded by the more compact Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD.

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

Maker	Tamron
Lens mounts	Canon EF-S, Nikon F
Technical data
Type	Zoom
Focus drive	Micromotor
Focal length	18-270mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)	27-410mm (Nikon), 29-437mm (Canon)
Aperture (max/min)	f/3.6 - f/6.3
Close focus distance	0.49 metres (1.6 ft)
Max. magnification	0.29
Diaphragm blades	7
Construction	18 elements in 13 groups
Features
Weather-sealing	No
Lens-based stabilization	Yes
Aperture ring	No
Application	Travel zoom
Physical
Diameter	80 millimetres (3.1 in)
Weight	560 grams (1.23 lb)
Filter diameter	72mm
Accessories
Lens hood	AB0003
History
Introduction	2008
Discontinuation	2010
Successor	Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
References

A review by photozone noted the lens' high lateral chromatic aberration and low edge sharpness, while suggesting that distortion was typical the genre and vignetting relatively modest, while autofocus was "good" and optical stabilisation competitive.^[2] The latter was evaluated by DPReview as "at least 3 stops benefit" (sic), adding that while the lens was resistant to flare, changing aperture also shifted focus, making macro shooting difficult.^[3]