Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon F
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon F
$581 - $769
See 50 sample photos taken with the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon F
70-200 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture
  • Generic motor Built-in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

"Image quality is outstanding. Pull for manual focus is a sweet feature."

bhphotovideo.com

"It's a great lens, definitely worth saving the money from the Nikon 70-200mm. It's great for portraits as well, and it's more durable and sturdy than I expected."

bhphotovideo.com

"It does have some CA issues when used wide open and you don't watch the rim light angle. I wouldn't recommend this for use with creative lens flare photos, your subjects will have a green or blue halo."

bhphotovideo.com

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Pros

The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon F vs other Digital camera lenses

Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Fixed aperture Fixed aperture Help
The same maximum aperture at all focal lengths
Wide minimum Good narrowest aperture Help
f/32

The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon F vs other Digital camera lenses

Diameter Small diameter Help
89 mm
Min focal length Great wide angle lens Help
70 mm
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
$581.08
Weight Very light Help
1.1 kg

Cons

The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon F vs other Digital camera lenses

Length Quite long Help
193 mm
Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon F vs other Digital camera lenses

Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Specifications

General
Min focal length
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 70 mm
Max focal length
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 200 mm
above average above average
Zoom range
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 2.9x
Magnification
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 1:3.1 (0.3)

Aperture
Wide maximum
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 f/2.8
Wide minimum
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 f/32
unique unique
Tele maximum
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 f/2.8
Tele minimum
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 f/32
above average above average

Features
Auto focus
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 Yes
above average above average
Focus motor
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 Generic motor
Image stabilization
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 None
Fisheye
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 No
Tilt-shift
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 No

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Nikon FX
Length
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 193 mm
below average below average
Diameter
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 89 mm
Filter size
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 77 mm
Weight
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 1.1 kg

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 28.8°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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 10.3°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 19.5°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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 6.9°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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 34.3°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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 12.3°
above average above average

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)
Wide horizontal
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 19.1°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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 6.8°
above average above average
Wide vertical
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 12.9°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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 4.5°
above average above average
Wide diagonal
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 22.9°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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 8.1°
above average above average

Competitors

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon F Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon F
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Nikon F Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Nikon F

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon F lens?

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Avatar for Allan Edwards Allan Edwards (8:32 AM, April 09, 2013)
This lens will Auto focus "AS IT HAS AN AUTOFOCUS MOTOR" on all Dx Cameras
!!! actually test it on a D5100 - please!
 
Avatar for Shaun Rambaran Shaun Rambaran (1:07 AM, March 21, 2013)
It actually autofocuses with a D5100? I was concerned about that.
 
J Zanoya (8:27 PM, February 27, 2013)
This lens worked well for me (on a NIKON D5100) for stationary subjects, and basketball games. However it did not focus fast enough for indoor track events.
 
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