The Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD (model A035) is a lightweight telephoto zoom for Nikon F mount DSLRs, covering 100–400mm with built-in Vibration Compensation, a 67mm filter thread, and a 1.5m minimum focus distance — making it a compelling used buy for wildlife and sports photographers who want reach without the weight of larger prime or zoom options.
Key Specifications
- Focal length: 100–400mm (zoom)
- Aperture range: f/4.5–6.3 (wide) to f/32 (minimum)
- Lens mount: Nikon F — compatible with a wide range of Nikon F cameras
- Image stabilisation: Yes — VC (Vibration Compensation) system built in
- Autofocus: Yes — USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor for fast, quiet focusing
- Minimum focus distance: 1.5m
- Filter thread: 67mm
- Weight: 1,115g
- Aperture blades: 9 (rounded)
Who is the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD for?
If you shoot birds, wildlife, or sports on a DSLR and want genuine 400mm reach without hauling a massive white prime around, this lens is a strong candidate. The VC stabilisation helps you hand-hold in fading light, and the USD autofocus motor is quiet enough not to scare off skittish animals. At 1,115g it's noticeably lighter than competing 100–400mm options, which matters on long days in the field. The 1.5m minimum focus distance also means you're not stuck backing away from closer subjects like dragonflies or butterflies — a nice bonus for nature photographers. It pairs particularly well with mid-to-high-end Nikon F cameras that have reliable AF systems to take full advantage of the USD motor. If you also shoot Canon EF, note that Tamron produced this same lens in a Canon EF mount version — so check the listing carefully before you buy. For reference, alternatives in this range include the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary and the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR, which offer different trade-offs in weight, zoom range, and price.
Buying a used Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
Picking up this lens second-hand is a smart move for anyone who wants serious telephoto reach at a more accessible price point. It's a well-built, weather-sealed optic, so a pre-owned copy that's been properly inspected can serve you just as well as new. Every used lens on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually photographed and comes with a minimum of 12 months warranty, so you can buy with confidence. Just double-check the mount — you want the Nikon F version (A035N) for your Nikon DSLR body.
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