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Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF) Lens

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Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF) lens

Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF) lens

Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF) lens

Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF) lens

Optical design

Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF) optical design

Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF) optical design

Format: 35mm SLR

Type: Zoom lens

Focusing: Auto Focus (AF)

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

Optical design: 13 elements in 10 groups (2 LD)

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Average price: $1410

Specifications:

Focal lengthMax. apertureMin. apertureBladesMin. Focus (m.)Filter Ø (mm.)Weight (gr/oz)Length (mm/in)
200mm - 500mmf/5.6 - f/6.3f/3292.5861237/43,6227/8,9

Additional information:

The Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF)

  • diagonal angle of view 12° - 5°
  • equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras 320 - 800 mm
  • max. magnification ratio 1:5
  • diameter 93.5 mm
  • hood included

The Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)(Model A08)  is a full-format 2.5x zoom lens, not equipped with an image stabilizer.

The optical scheme of the lens includes two Low Dispersion glass elements which reduce aberrations.

High-strength plastic is used in the lens construction, which considerably reduces the weight.

The Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF) design allows you to rotate a polarizer with the hood attached  via the filter effect control ring. The FEC ring can be removed.

The detachable tripod collar, made of durable and light magnesium-base alloy, can be removed by pressing the button.

The focus ring rotates during autofocus operations.

The Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF)  features the zoom lock mechanism at 200 mm, which prevents barrel extension under its own weight when the lens is directed downwards.  

Evaluation of  Tamron designations:

  • SP (Superior Performance) - Tamron high-quality professional series lenses
  • AF : autofocus
  • Di (Digitally integrated) - optimized for full-format digital cameras
  • LD - low dispersion glass minimizing aberrations and increasing contrast
  • IF - internal focusing (the lens does not extend, the front element does not rotate)

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. 


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Posted by: dv   Date of publication: 02.11.2010



Photos taken with this lens Tamron SP AF 200-500 mm f/ 5-6.3 Di LD (IF):


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Mechanical quality5.001
Optical quality4.502
Usability4.502
Pricing / Value3.001
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Overall lens rating
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