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

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.
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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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