Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

$949
200-500 mm
autofocus 2.5x zoom lens
f/5-6.3
variable aperture


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 32 users at B&H Photo Video

"I've had this lens for awhile and appreciate it more as time goes by. Previously, I used it exclusively on a tripod, but not lately. I take a lot of pictures of surfers and find that if I have sufficient light and can shoot at 1/1600 or higher the tripod isn't necessary."

"I'm a portrait photographer who loves close-ups but sometimes I just need a break from people, so I use this lens on my Nikon D300 to photograph wildlife for my own pleasure. Wow what a lens! It brings stuff in just where I want it to be."

"Bought this lens for bird and nature photography. My copy was not sharp at all despite many efforts to get a clear picture I finally returned it."

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
10.3 - 4.1°
200-500mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200. However, this lens won't auto focus on cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D3200 and Nikon D3100 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
6.8 - 2.7°
305-762.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

The Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Excellent telephoto lens
	500 mm

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	High max f/stop
	f/32

The Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

	Very light
	1.2 kg

	Inexpensive
	$949.00

The Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Poor macro
	1:5 (0.2x)

	Narrow aperture
	f/5

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Quite long
	227 mm

	Poor wide angle lens
	200 mm

The Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

General

	Min focal length	200 mm	below average
	Max focal length	500 mm	unique
	Zoom range	2.5x
	Magnification	1:5 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/5	below average
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/6.3	below average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	227 mm	below average
	Diameter	94 mm
	Filter size	86 mm
	Weight	1.2 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	10.3°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	4.1°	above average
	Wide vertical	6.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	2.7°	above average
	Wide diagonal	12.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	5°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	6.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	2.7°	above average
	Wide vertical	4.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	1.8°	above average
	Wide diagonal	8.1°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	3.3°	above average

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Jason

(9:57 PM, September 14, 2012)

I have a D3100, and no real skills as a photographer, and not much money. But, I love wildlife and taking photos- will this be a good combo for taking pictures of animals from a moderate distance?

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Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

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compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

Cons

The Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

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