Lens Summary
Brand: Tamron
Also Known As: Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Macro
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Release Date: 2008-02-07
MSRP Price: $769
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This exciting new high-speed, high-performance F/2.8 telephoto zoom for full-frame and APS-C format SLRs delivers outstanding imaging performance in a remarkably convenient package plus best close-focusing ability in its class down to 0.95m (37.4
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro 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 | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 2.85x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.1 |
| Vibration Compensation (Image Stabilization) | No |
| 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 | 18 |
| Lens Groups | 13 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 3 LD elements |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.95m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8.89 x 19.30cm |
| Weight | 1150g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
This lens has to be one of the bargains on sale at the moment and I’m
Glad that I purchased it after the newer (image stabilized) version came out.
It is really great at F2.8 at 70-100m. At 200mm it is very good as well.
I recently took some photos of the moon with a 55-300mm Nikon and this
Lens. The resolution was far better even without the reach of the Nikon.
Granted the Nikon is half the price and still a good lens.
The macro ability is the cream on the top as no other 70-200mm f2,8
Lens can focus this close. Along with my Nikon 35mm F1.8G this is my
Best lens.