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Tamron SP 70-200 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
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Specifications:
| Manufacturer | Tamron |
|---|---|
| Model | SP 70-200 mm f/2.8 Di VC USD |
| Lens style | Telephoto zoom |
| Focal length | 70 - 200 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 |
| Angle of view | 34.3 - 12.3 o |
| Closest focusing distance | 1.3 m |
| Maximum magnification | 1:8 |
| Minimum aperture | 32 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Auto focus type | USD |
| Lens Construction | 23 elements / 17 groups |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm |
| Macro | No |
| Available mounts | Canon EF Nikon F Sony A / Minolta |
| Dimensions | 196.7 x 85.8 mm |
| Weight | 1470 g |
| Additional information | One special XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass
four LD (Low Dispersion) elements |
Owners reviews (4)
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 1200
User profile: Professional
Cons: Not any, just a bit heavy
Pros: Extremely sharp, well built
Summary: Best lens in my bag for any headshots or telephoto use for sports or wildlife.
Overall
Owner since: 2 years
Price: ~2000 SGD
User profile: Semipro
Cons: biggest con is the AF microadjustment- the 135mm FL requires calibration in the opposite direction vs the 70 and 200mm FL, and even the 70 and 200mm FL optimal calibration values are different- albeit not by much. This creates a bit of a conundrum- sacrifice everything else to achieve maximal image quality at 135mm (which is where this lens is strongest), or go for an in-between compromise? I went for the latter because I use all 3 FLs regularly, and it's good enough for >90% of use but for really critical applications I will switch to CDAF in LV. Otherwise, AF speed and accuracy aren't quite up to the Nikon 70-200 f2.8, but that's to be expected. The difference is mostly negligible for those who aren't regular sports shooters. High vignetting at f/2.8. Less sharp at 70mm and 200mm than CaNikon equivalents. To be expected, and a moot point for some since the performance at 135mm is gold-standard.
Pros: Build quality is excellent. Sealing has been tested up to 30 minutes in a tropical downpour- VC motor failed for about 1 hr after that but regained normal function after drying. The hood in particular is much better than the Nikon hood. Lighter than the CaNikon equivalents. Supposedly better transmission than the Canon 70-200 f/2.8? Excellent optical quality at 135mm. The VC is okay.
Summary: A good cost/quality trade-off for someone who doesn't need world-class AF and is looking to spend less money for a workhorse telephoto zoom.
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: 1000
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Sharp images Good low light performance Stabilized lens (vibration compensation) Price
Pros: No case
Summary: Great lens that compares very favorably with OEM versions. I get very nice portrait shots with peasing background blur. I use it for indoor plays and concerts with great results.
Overall
Owner since: 1 month
Price:
User profile: Amateur
Cons: A bit slower AF than Nikkor f/2.8
Pros: Superb sharpness, IQ, VFM
Summary: Best telephoto VFM choice!