Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

The Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is a light, affordable telezoom lens for full-frame SLRs, but image quality suffers toward the edge of the frame.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC 1

Product details

  • Lightest weight in its class and featuring widest maximum aperture
  • Superb image quality in an ultra-telephoto zoom lens
  • Exclusive eBAND Coating reduces flare and ghosting
  • 4-stop VC image stabilization for confident telephoto shooting
  • Moisture-Resistant construction and fluorine coating for enhanced weather protection

PROS

+ Long telephoto reach.
+ Optical stabilization.
+ Fluorine lens coat.
+ Dust and moisture protection.
+ Optional tripod collar available.
+ Relatively light and compact.
+ Affordable.

CONS

- Soft edge performance at 100mm and 400mm.
- Vignette at maximum aperture.
- Some pincushion distortion.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on May 23, 2018
The Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is a light, affordable telezoom lens for full-frame SLRs, but image quality suffers toward the edge of the frame.
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By TrustedReviews on March 08, 2018
The Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is a telephoto zoom lens that’s available in Canon or Nikon mount. It’s fully compatible with both APS-C and full-frame DSLRs.
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By TechRadar on July 03, 2018
This first-edition 100-400mm performs well straight out of the blocks, packing real punch into a refreshingly lightweight build, and when it comes to outright image quality, the Tamron puts plenty of bigger, more expensive lenses in the shade. It’s a steal at the price.
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