Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
The Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD covers an incredible zoom range, from wide angle to super telephoto, and while it doesn't match lenses with shorter ratios in image quality, it betters them in convenience.
-- As reviewed by PCMag

Product details
- World’s first 222x ultra-telephoto all-in-one zoom Lens
- Maximum diameter: 79mm.620mm full-frame equivalent telephoto reach
- VC for confident telephoto shooting
- Moisture-resistant construction Angle of View (diagonal) 75 degree 33 minutes - 4 degree
- 1: 29 max Mag Ratio for versatile close-up capability
- NOTE: Measurement of this item - 31” X 31” X 48”
PROS
+ 22.2x zoom ratio.
+ Solid image quality.
+ Image stabilization.
+ Moisture-resistant design.
+ 1:2.9 macro magnification.
+ Available for Nikon and Canon SLRs.
CONS
- Wide-open performance suffers beyond 300mm.
- Shows some chromatic aberration at longer focal lengths.
- Visible distortion.
- Focus ring rotates during AF.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on January 17, 2018
The Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD covers an incredible zoom range, from wide angle to super telephoto, and while it doesn't match lenses with shorter ratios in image quality, it betters them in convenience.
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By TechRadar on January 31, 2018
For overall handling and image quality, the Tamron performs as well as other superzoom lenses like the Sigma 18-300mm and Tamron’s own 16-300mm, despite its extra-long maximum focal length.
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