Lens Summary
Brand: Tamron
Also Known As: Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Release Date: 2012-09-13
MSRP Price: $1499
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The apex of telephoto lenses in a compact package. SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD with VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization delivers leading-edge image quality in a body that’s smallest in its class. Equipped with Tamron’s proprietary USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor, this lens boasts a speedy autofocus so that you can capture that one decisive moment. For sports, journalism, fashion, weddings, or even landscapes, the 70-200mm will exceed your expectations every time.
Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 70-200mm |
| Mount Type | Canon EF, Nikon F |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.85x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:8 |
| Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 34° - 12° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 23 |
| Lens Groups | 17 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.30m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 85.8 x 188.3mm |
| Weight | 1470g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
I would be very interested in the comparison between this Tamron 20-200mm f/2.8 VC lens compared to the Nikon 20-700mm f/4 lens.
Both are in the same price range; one is very light f/4 and the other one is heavier f/2.8. For professional journalists I would imagine f/2.8 has advantages… but for a non-pro who likes nature, wildlife photography (many times dusk/dawn situations), I wonder how these two would compare?
Tamron 20-200 is a super-zoom; Nikon 20-700 even more so :-)
I suspect that 20-700 in the above post is typo. Should read 70-200
Nasim,
I know it’s not recently released lens, but any plan to compare this one with Nikon 70-200 VRI, VRII, and F4 VRIII? In need of your review and comparisons.