Lens Summary
Brand: Tamron
Also Known As: Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Macro
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: APS-C / DX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Canon EF, Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2008-08-25
MSRP Price: $199
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 Di II Macro LD (Model A15) is a tele-zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with smaller-size image sensors at an affordable price. Di (Digitally integrated)-II lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers. This lens is not designed for use with 35mm film cameras or digital SLR cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.For photographers who bought their digital SLR camera in a kit with a standard zoom lens but are dissatisfied with the telephoto capability of the standard lens, the AF55-200mm f4-5.6 Di II LD Macro offers in a second lens a desirable telephoto range at an affordable price. The tele-zoom from Tamron will allow these photographers to enjoy the telephoto capabilities that yield dynamic images in many photographic situations including sporting events, large wildlife, scenery and portraiture.
Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
Focal Length | 55-200mm |
Mount Type | Canon EF, Sony Alpha |
Format | APS-C / DX |
Compatible Format(s) | APS-C |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Zoom Ratio | 11.11x |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.7 |
Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilization) | No |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | No |
Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-6.3 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 75° - 7° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 15 |
Lens Groups | 13 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.95m |
Distance Information | Yes |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 62mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 7.37 x 8.38cm |
Weight | 398g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |