Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

Canon EF, full size
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Product details

This powerful F/2.8 telephoto zoom lens is equipped with Tamron's Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) motor for fast, silent autofocus. Vibration Compensation (VC) image stabilization reduces camera shake to
give you sharp, vivid images and hands-free shooting even in low-light conditions. Special XLD glass (Extra Low Dispersion) and four LD elements (Low Dispersion) reduce aberration and enable top-class image quality.

The new advanced optical design provides excellent contrast and impressive resolution, while the rounded aperture* gives you spectacular blur effects. The sophisticated lens design is also splash-proof. No matter what field of application: sports, journalism, fashion, weddings or landscape photography, the 70-200mm will always meet your expectations.

SP (Super Performance)

Only two letters - but what penetrating power in the results. SP stands for Super Performance, the high performance class from Tamron. Lenses whose construction our engineers had a free hand and worked uncompromisingly up to the respective optimal performance characteristics. Take your camera to new frontiers - give it super performance.

Outstanding image quality

The optical design of this lens uses a high performance XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) element made of special glass materials with an extremely low colour dispersion index. This indicates the ability of the glass to break down a light beam into its spectral colours. The scattering properties are even lower than with standard LD lenses and correspond approximately to the value of fluorites. The XLD lens in combination with the L D element provides the highest contrast and brilliance.

This effectively prevents chromatic aberration, which is problematic in telephotography, and ensures maximum sharpness even in the peripheral areas. The result is a lens that effectively compensates for longitudinal chromatic aberrations and axial magnification errors in the entire zoom range and guarantees the highest resolution and brilliance for your images.

USD - Ultrasonic Silent Drive

The Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) is Tamron's latest generation of autofocus motors. Thanks to advanced motor technology and newly developed software, the USD enables a fast, precise and almost noiseless photography experience. There is hardly a better option for fast and dynamic motifs such as those found in sports photography, fast vehicles or nature photography.

VC image stabilization (vibration compensation)

The proven Tamron VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilizer ensures sharp and shake-free images in this lens. This means that the lens can also be used perfectly with hand-held shots or in low light.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
full size
Weight
1470 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Lens type
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF
Focal length
70 - 200 mm
Documents
Item number
372868

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
06.A009E
Release date
26.9.2012

Colour

Colour group
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
1.30 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF
Max. Aperture
32 
Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Focal length
70 - 200 mm
Sensor compatibility
full size
Number of diaphragm blades
9 x
Filter thread
77 mm
Number of lenses
23
Number of lens groups
17
Optical zoom
2.90 x
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Lens hood

Product dimensions

Weight
1470 g
Length
196.70 mm
Diameter
85.80 mm

Package dimensions

Length
39.70 cm
Width
39.80 cm
Height
29.70 cm
Weight
3.09 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 8.Panasonic
  • 9.7artisans
  • 10.Tamron
  • 11.Viltrox
  • 11.Voigtländer

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Sony
  • 5.Nikon
  • 6.Samyang
  • 7.Tamron
  • 8.Canon

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 8.TTArtisan
  • 9.Viltrox
  • 10.Tamron
  • 11.Sirui
  • 12.7artisans
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good93/100
Very good90/100
Fototest Logo
FototestSingle testReleaseApril 2016

Wenn man von 2,8/100 absieht, liefert das Tamron 70 - 200 mmF 2,8 SP DI VC Usd bereits bei offener Blende eine sehr gute Auflösung. Durch Abblenden auf 5,6 wird die Abbildungsqualität insgesamt nochmals gesteigert. Bei allen Brennweiten und Blenden wirken die Bilder hier knackig scharf...

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Photographie Logo
PhotographieSingle testReleaseJuly 2013

Mit dem neuen Tamron hat der Hersteller den Vorgänger deutlich verbessert und hat nun ein Objektiv am Markt, das auch für professionelle Nutzer ein Highlight sein kann. Dabei ist der Bildstabilisator ebenfalls sehr zuverlässig und garantiert scharfe und unverwackelte Aufnahmen mit einer tollen Performance...