Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

$769
70-200 mm
autofocus 2.9x zoom lens
f/2.8
fixed aperture


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 66 users at B&H Photo Video

"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."

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

"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."

Full frame

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

horizontal angle of view
28.8 - 10.3°
70-200mm
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 D5200 that are lacking focus motors.

horizontal angle of view
19.1 - 6.8°
107-305mm
35mm equivalent focal length

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

	Fixed aperture
	The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

	High max f/stop
	f/32

The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX sports lenses

	Very light
	1.1 kg

	Great wide angle lens
	70 mm

	Inexpensive
	$769.00

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

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Quite long
	194 mm

The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX sports lenses

	Lacks a silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

General

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

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above 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	194 mm	below average
	Diameter	90 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	1.1 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	28.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	10.3°	above average
	Wide vertical	19.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	6.9°	above average
	Wide diagonal	34.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	12.3°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	19.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.8°	above average
	Wide vertical	12.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	22.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.1°	above average

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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!

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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Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

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Pros

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

The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX sports lenses

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

The Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX sports lenses

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General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

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

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