The 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008) is yet another groundbreaking lens: the world's most compact, lightweight lens with a 15x zoom ratio[1], featuring a 62mm filter diameter, VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilisation and Tamron's first standing wave ultrasonic motor system for SLR lenses, PZD (Piezo Drive)[2]. This ultra-high-power zoom lens for digital SLRs with APS-C sized sensors is being introduced in Canon and Nikon mounts, shortly followed by the development of a Sony[3]-compatible mount.
The 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008) is an astonishingly light, compact ultra-high-power zoom lens with a filter diameter of 62mm. Weighing in at just 450g, this new all-in-one zoom lens is equipped with an AF unit driven by Tamron's new PZD (Piezo Drive)[2], an ultrasonic motor that delivers faster, quieter autofocus.
Easy to use and highly portable, the extreme zoom power of 15x offers the versatility of shooting in a wide variety of situations. Its extensive zoom range of 18-270mm positions the lens as an all-purpose workhorse for the photo-enthusiast and traveller.
