The Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD (Model B008) is an astonishingly light, compact ultra-high-power zoom lens. Weighing in at 450g, this new all-in-one zoom lens is equipped with an AF unit driven by Tamron's new PZD (Piezo Drive), an ultrasonic motor that delivers faster and quieter focusing when the autofocus is engaged. The 18-270mm Di II VC PZD, is easy to use and highly portable - a high-power zoom that will offer the user the versatility to shoot in a variety of situations. Its wide zoom range of 18-270mm positions the lens as an all-purpose workhorse for any photographic situation.

·         World's highest zoom range at 15x magnification for a lens with its compact size and light weight.

·         Silent, high-speed autofocus in a compact lens due to the incorporation of Tamron's new PZD (Piezo Drive) autofocus technology.

·         Tamron's proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization.

·         Compact and lightweight - At 450g, measuring 88mm in length (from mount face to the tip of the lens), and 74.4mm in diameter with a filter diameter of 62mm, it's a compact and easy-to-carry lens.

·         Minimum focusing distance of 0.49m throughout the zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.8.

·         Di II (Digitally integrated design): Di II lenses are for exclusive use with digital SLR cameras (with APS-C size sensors), with a suitably optimized optical design. These lenses cannot be used with digital SLR cameras with an image sensor larger than APS-C size, or 35mm film SLR cameras.