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Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro : Specifications and Opinions

Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro

The Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro is a superzoom lens for APS-C, manufactured from 2014 to 2021 (discontinued). The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it has image stabilization. The average price was 400 €;

50 users have given it an average vote of 8.3 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Canon EF: this lens is compatible with reflex APS-C Canon EF.

Nikon F: this lens is compatible with reflex APS-C Nikon.

Sony A-mount: this lens is compatible with reflex APS-C Sony A-mount.

Specifications
Focal lenght	16-300 mm
Angle of view	84 - 5.5° (equivalent to a 24-450mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	APS-C
Max. aperture	f/3.5-6.3
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	16 elements in 12 groups
Min. focus distance	0.39 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.34x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	67 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	540 g
Dimensions	75 x 100 mm
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MassiCricco

sent on November 10, 2025

Pros: Versatile (all a kit in one lens), lightweight, good stabilization

Cons: Mediocre image quality on Nikon APS-C reflex cameras in the 150-300 range, low light, evident vignetting on longer focal lengths

Opinion: Purchased new in 2017 for Nikon D7200 with the mirage of replacing an entire set with a single lens for "light" family trips, I was immediately disappointed by the poor quality of the images, especially with telephoto focal lengths (from 150 to 300). The images looked like they were wrapped in cellophane because the details were washed out and the vignetting was very noticeable. I kept it in the drawer for two years and then resold it at a ridiculous price because no one wanted it. Positives: compactness and versatility, combined with a rather effective stabilizer. Maybe with 12-16 megapixel cameras it works better, but for 20 Mp sensors or more I strongly advise against it, at least on Nikon. Vote 5

Roney

sent on November 10, 2025

Pros: Good in everything

Cons: Excelled in nothing (or almost)

Opinion: I would say that it could be defined as the perfect lens for the traveling amateur with whom he can photograph both a wide panorama (where, however, it distorts slightly) and both a detail of ... a monument with the zoom that however loses sharpness as the focal length increases. Good autofocus and good stabilizer (at least at 1/30" down). Peculiarity is that, having the zoom at extension and the mdf at 39cm, at full extension the lens is a good 2cm from touching the (small) subject. Paid € 230 used, it is almost always present in the backpack especially when I visit more or less abandoned villages or for trekking.

Marco Rebesco

sent on October 19, 2020

Pros: Versatile.. light even too much... Economic...

Cons: It is, of course, a compromise and it cannot be a blade. Rather.. it's never enough... if it slipped towards a 15.. or about a 400?.. I'd be willing to spend more.. to carry more weight to have an even more pushed lens... there are fixes that are bigger, weigh and cost more....

Opinion: I started from the very light.. Canon IXUS, Olimpus TG-2.. then a Panasonic bridge with a ridiculous sensor... I have sought the best compromise, even though I want maximum flexibility. A decent APS sensor with dynamic range... autonomy and an all-rounder optics as far as possible. I also have a sigma 17-50 2.8... that I use only under special conditions.. where I seek resolution.. a Nikon 18-140.. excellent compromise.. but I can't give up the 16-300.... What different would I like?.. a stronger optics.. more expensive heavier.. to be able to get to 10~12 megapixels effective.. with a 15-400.. or a 15-600... I don't care if it weighs a pound and a half...

Pencafu

sent on March 23, 2018

Pros: Versatility, lightness, price, fair general quality.

Cons: 16 mm distortion, chromatic aberrations.

Opinion: I compared this target with the Nikon 18-140 and the 70-300 Tamron vr. I used 5 target usaf 1951 (those that were once used for the objective tests) a central one and 4 at the edges. At full aperture (ta) at 16 mm the Tamron is surprising. While in the center the Tam and the Nik are equivalent to the edges the Tam is definitely better. A f8 both improve. At 50mm a ta in the center no winner while at the edges the Nik gets even worse. At f8 both improve. At 70mm the Tamron 70-300 comes into play. The super zoom 16-300 holds up well the comparison, both in ta and f8. Parity. At 140 mm at ta the Nik is better than the Tam 16-300 because of the AC of the latter. But you notice at a 100% magnification, minimal difference. At f8 the Tam 16-300 recovers a lot with the ac managing to be almost in a draw. At 140 mm the Tamron 70-300 is better than both. Now the challenge is only between 16-300 and 70-300. 70-300 is better at all focal lengths and diaphragms. But anyway the 16-300 comes out with his head held high. The most "macro" of all is 16-300, but the 70-300 being of superior quality even enlarging the image remains better. The af seems to me fast and accurate while the stabilizer is 90% reliable, but in that 90% does its duty really well. My conclusion. Is it worth replacing the Nikon 18-140 with the 16-300? Yes definitely. Taking into account that in focal lengths between 18-140 it is sometimes clear that 16-300 is even better and between 140-300 it is all gold cast. Is it worth replacing the Tamron 70-300 with the 16-300? No, the first one is better. Is it worth replacing the 18-140 and the 70-300 together with the 16-300? NI! If you are not looking for the super quality between the 70-300 focal lengths, the 16-300 is definitely worth it. Keep in mind that in addition to the overall dimensions between 18-140 and 70-300, together with the weight, a total of 1255 g against 540 g. Then the versatility of 16-300 is enormous. I use it especially if I go on a motorbike or long trips in the mountains. For the sheds or a short road I have the 150-600 Sigma sport. Otherwise I bring both, the 150-600 in the backpack and pull it out in case it's worth it.

Dress

sent on January 07, 2018

Pros: focal excursion, price, sharpness at short focal length, AF.

Cons: strong chromatic aberrations above 200mm, not very bright.

Opinion: I state that this is my first goal after 18-55 from kit canon, so the review that I will be compared to the latter.rnavevo fear of buying it having read conflicting reviews on this goal, but at the end for an offer found I bought it shortly with the premise that if I had not satisfied I would give it back.rnallora in sharpness up to 150 mm is great, I pulled out beautiful shots especially at 16mm, unfortunately the more you go up more shows its limits, above the 200mm above all I realized strong chromatic aberrations, which in any case are corrected quickly in post.rnl'AF I found it better than that of 18-55, where I had problems.rnè a goal not to be used at closed, where it is very affected by the fact that it is so dark, but outside there are no problems, and excellent results.rnconclusion: to learn is a great goal, gives you the opportunity with not too much money to understand which focal lengths they are for you and sfruttthe more (I for example I am realizing that 80% of the photos between 16 and 60mm shots) is also valid as a goal and you can make great photos.rn I regretted having bought it, obviously it is a goal only to learn or for the light trips, for those looking for the real quality I discourage.rnrnps. not having the stm have the opportunity to correct the autofocus while shooting was a turn.rn

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