A flexible lens for telephoto shooting, the Nikon F-mount 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD from Tamron spans a useful focal length range along with a lightweight design for even greater versatility. The lens's optical design incorporates three low dispersion elements to suppress color fringing and chromatic aberrations, while an eBAND coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and clarity. Complementing the optical design is a high-speed Ultrasonic Silent Drive autofocus system, which is benefitted by a dual MPU for quick and responsive performance. Vibration Compensation is also featured to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Suiting this 100-400's use outdoors, it's magnesium alloy construction is also weather-sealed for working in harsh environmental conditions.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 6-Year Manufacturer Warranty    F-Mount Lens/FX Format    Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/45    Three Low Dispersion Elements    eBAND and Fluorine Coatings    Ultrasonic Silent Drive Autofocus Motor    VC Image Stabilization    Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm    Compatible with TAP-in Console

Spanning a versatile range of long focal lengths, this telephoto zoom is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with DX models where it will provide a 150-600mm equivalent focal length range.

Three LD (low dispersion) elements are used in the optical design to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy throughout the zoom range.

An eBAND coating has been applied to suppress ghosting and lens flare for improved contrast when working in backlit conditions.

VC image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for more effective handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions.

An Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) autofocus motor delivers quick and precise focusing performance to suit working with moving subjects. This motor also affords full-time manual focus control, and it is possible to focus on subjects as close as 4.9' away.

Dual Micro-Processing Unit control system contributes to quick and responsive performance for both the autofocus and Vibration Compensation systems.

A sealed, dust- and moisture-resistant construction benefits this lens' use in inclement conditions, and a fluorine coating has also been applied to the front lens element to protect against dust, dirt, and smearing.

Through the use of magnesium alloy components, the lens's physical design is both lightweight and durable.

An optional removable rotating tripod collar is available, which features an Arca-type compatible foot and benefits working with the lens atop a tripod or monopod.

Supports working with the optional Teleconverter 1.4x to further extend the effective focal length range to 140-560mm.

Compatible with optional TAP-in Console for fine-tuning select focusing adjustments and for updating lens firmware.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Hi, do you need an adapter or does it connect directly onto the canon camera? thank you

A: No adapter needed for EF and EFS mounts. I useMine on an 80D.

Q: 2. Would this lens work with the Canon 80D?

A: I have a Canon 80D and the lens works great with this camera.

Q: 3. I currently shoot with a Nikon D7200. I currently use the Nikor 55-300 kit lens for wildlife photography. Especially birds in Florida It's time to upgrade and the Tamron 100-400 seems like a good possibility. However, I'm wondering how much of a difference I'll see between the Nikor 55-300 and the Tamron 100-400? Both in terms of overall quality and long range picture taking. I'm looking for something in the 400-500 focal length range. My other alternative is the Nikor 200-500 which seems to be a very good lens but a beast to carry around. Any thoughts on whether the Tamron 100-400 is a significant step up for me or should I go with Nikor 200-500?

A: The Tamron 100-400 is good lightweight lens and will give you 35% more magnification. Ideally the Nikon 200-500 or Tamron 150-600 would be ideal for photographing birds. You need the magnification range for wildlife.

Q: 4. the lens has a switch for AF (auto focus) & MF (manual focus), if lens & camera are set to Auto focus, can the manual focus ring on the lens be turned to adjust focus without damaging the lens?

A: Like most AF lenses of today you can safely focus manually even if in AF mode.

Q: 5. Do I understand correctly that this package includes the $60 TAP-in console?

A: The Tamron TAP-in Console for Canon EF Lenses B&H # TATAP01C is a separate purchase option.

Q: 6. does the camera come out on the 17th of November or does it arrive then?

A: It comes out on the 17th.

Q: 7. What does this lens weigh?

A: The Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon F weighs 2.45 lb (1.11 kg)

Q: 8. Is this a push-pull zoom?

A: No. It is not a push pull...

Q: 9. Is this lens better than the Tamron 150-600mm (G1) for wildlife? Thanks!

A: In terms of image quality it is not better. It is just lighter and smaller, easier to travel with, easier to handle.

Q: 10. How will this lens compare to the Tamron 70-200 2.8 G2 lens for sharpness and image quality?

A: This lens is not designed to have similar image quality to the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2 lens. It is a mid-grade telephoto zoom, and the 70-200mm G2 is a professional grade telephoto zoom. This will be smaller, lighter, and more versatile with its wider range of focal lengths. But the 70-200mm G2 will be superior in image quality and sharpness.