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

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

For those looking for an all-in-one super-zoom DSLR lens, the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro provides the best zoom range available, with a useful 24.8mm equivalent, and 18.8x optical zoom reach, zooming to 465mm equivalent. An added bonus of the lens is a rather impressive close focusing distance of 39cm, which provides very good macro results, far beyond what is expected from a super-zoom lens.

As the lens weighs less than the Nikon D7100, just a little more than the Nikon D5300, less than a Canon EOS 700D, and less than the Sony Alpha A77 II, you can see why a compact all-in-one zoom would make an ideal lens for those who like to travel light, but still take their DSLR with them. Previously to get this range you would need to look at carrying an all-in-one zoom lens plus a wide-angle lens as well, or a combination of two zoom lenses. Read our full Tamron 16-300mm review here.

With thanks to Harrison Cameras for providing the loan of the Canon EOS 7D.

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