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Tamron SP 70–200 mm f/ 2.8 Di VC USD Lens

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Tamron SP 70–200 mm f/ 2.8 Di VC USD  lens

Tamron SP 70–200 mm f/ 2.8 Di VC USD  lens

Tamron SP 70–200 mm f/ 2.8 Di VC USD  lens

Tamron SP 70–200 mm f/ 2.8 Di VC USD  lens

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Tamron SP 70–200 mm f/ 2.8 Di VC USD  MTF Chart

Optical design

Tamron SP 70–200 mm f/ 2.8 Di VC USD  optical design

Tamron SP 70–200 mm f/ 2.8 Di VC USD  optical design

Format: 35mm SLR

Type: Zoom lens

Focusing: Auto Focus (AF)

Lens mounts: Canon EF, EF-S, Canon EF, EF-S, Canon EF, EF-S, Canon EF, EF-S, Sony A / Minolta A, Sony A / Minolta A, Sony A / Minolta A, Sony A / Minolta A, Nikon F (FX, DX), Nikon F (FX, DX), Nikon F (FX, DX), Nikon F (FX, DX)

First year of production: 2012

Optical design: 23 elements in 17 groups

Features: Ultra-Sonic Motor, Optical stabilisation
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Average price: $1700

Specifications:

Focal lengthMax. apertureMin. apertureBladesMin. Focus (m.)Filter Ø (mm.)Weight (gr/oz)Length (mm/in)
70mm - 200mmf/2.8f/3291.3771470/51,9188/7,4

Additional information:
  • Angle of view (diagonal): 34°21'-12°21' (FF)
  • Angle of view (diagonal): 22°33'-7°59'  (APS-C)
  • Length: 188.3 mm
  • Overall length: 196.7 mm
  • Diameter: 85.8 mm
  • Price: 1500 $. It has been on the market since November 30, 2012.

The Tamron SP 70–200mm F2.8 Di VC USD (model A009) is a full frame high-speed telephoto zoom lens. The lens is equipped with Tamron Vibration Compensation (VC) image stabilization and  Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) autofocus. Tamron declared the lens to be the apex of telephoto lenses in a compact package.

Its optical scheme comprises 23 elements in 17 groups, including four LD elements and one special XLD glass element. Tamron advanced multicoating technology efficiently reduces flare and ghosting. The circular aperture retains its almost round form at any value. Moisture-resistant construction helps prevent moisture from penetrating the lens.

The Sony mount does not include VC and corresponding index in the name, as Sony digital SLR cameras include image stabilization functionality.

Evaluation of Tamron designations:

  • SP - super performance (best quality performance, as compared to Tamron standard lenses)
  • AF - autofocus
  • Di (Digitally integrated) - optimized for full-format digital cameras
  • Macro - macrography with a max. magnification ratio of 1:1
  • VC - Vibration Compensation
  • USD - Ultrasonic Silent Drive

The 5-year warranty extends to all Tamron lenses officially imported to the Russian Federation and purchased after September 1, 2010. In order to get warranty  you should get registered at the Tamron European website within two months after the lens purchase. The warranty is valid only for the first registered buyer.

  • Angle of view:  up to 109.5° (105.9° Canon;  93.4° m4/3)
  • Diameter: 86 mm
  • Length: 76.7-105.5 mm
  • Weight: 580 - 625 mm

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Posted by: dv   Date of publication: 14.09.2012


Mechanical quality4.002
Optical quality4.002
Usability4.002
Pricing / Value4.002
Bokeh3.502
Overall lens rating
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