Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Lens for Nikon F

Covering an extensive range from wide-angle to super-telephoto, the Tamron Nikon F-mount 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD is an exceptional all-in-one lens, ideal for capturing everything from expansive landscapes to intricate wildlife details. Specifically engineered for DX-format DSLRs, this lens offers a 27-600mm equivalent focal length and features a three-step extension design that ensures a compact and lightweight profile despite its impressive reach. In terms of optical performance, it incorporates a combination of aspherical and low dispersion elements, effectively minimizing various aberrations and distortions to deliver consistent sharpness and clarity across the entire zoom range.

Enhancing both the reach and optical configuration, this lens is equipped with a High-Speed Linear Drive (HLD) autofocus motor that provides rapid and precise focusing capabilities while operating quietly, making it suitable for video recording applications. It also incorporates Vibration Compensation technology, which mitigates camera shake by up to 2.5 stops, resulting in sharper images during handheld shooting. Furthermore, to support the versatility of this 18-400mm lens, its moisture-resistant design allows for reliable performance in challenging environmental conditions.

• All-in-one zoom is designed for Nikon F-mount DX-format DSLRs, and provides a 27-600mm equivalent focal length range.
• Two molded glass aspherical elements and one hybrid aspherical element help to reduce chromatic aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range to deliver notable sharpness and accurate rendering.
• Three low dispersion elements suppress chromatic aberration and color fringing to realize improved clarity and color accuracy.
• HLD (High/Low torque modulated Drive) motor delivers fast, precise, and responsive focusing performance that benefits both stills and video applications. The motor’s design and circular arc shape also contributes to the lens’s compact overall form factor.
• Vibration Compensation helps to reduce the appearance of camera shake by up to 2.5 stops for sharper imagery when shooting handheld.
• An electromagnetic diaphragm is used for more precise and consistent exposure control, especially when shooting at high continuous shooting rates.
• Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
• Moisture-resistant construction enables this lens’s use during inclement weather conditions.
• Both the zoom and focus rings are textured for improved grip and, additionally, a Zoom Lock mechanism prevents the zoom from accidentally extending when not in use.
• Compatible with optional TAP-in Console for fine-tuning select focusing adjustments and for updating lens firmware.