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Tamron AF 55-200 mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

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Manufacturer Tamron
Model AF 55-200 mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Lens style Telephoto zoom
Focal length 55 - 200 mm
Maximum aperture f/4 - 5.6
Angle of view 28.29 - 7.59 o
Closest focusing distance 0.95 m
Maximum magnification 1:3.5
Minimum aperture 32
Number of diaphragm blades 9
Auto focus type
Lens Construction 13 elements / 9 groups
Filter diameter 52 mm
Macro Yes
Available mounts Nikon F
Sony A / Minolta
Canon EF-S
Dimensions 71.6 x 83 mm
Weight 295 g
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Average rating (2 owners reviews)
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3.67 Average
Owners reviews (2)
  1. Nike
    Nike 19 March 2014, 13:48
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    IP 153.96.x.x
    Owner since: 5 years
    Price: 100 EUR
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: AF noisy and not very fast (but accurate), no IS (cannot be expected at this price), not so hot with noticeable CAs at the long end (like most cheap telezooms)

    Pros: extremely sharp in the center up to 70 mm, very good up to 135 mm, light, decent build quality for the price, included hood, f=4 up to 135 mm is nice.

    Summary: I use it mostly for shooting people (not sports) outdoors, due to good center sharpness even wide open it is very suitable for this purpose. Not so good for sports due to slow AF, wildlife (no IS, 200 mm not great). Almost unbeatable price/permance ratio.

  2. joeweng
    joeweng 7 December 2013, 14:03
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    IP 82.83.x.x
    Owner since: 1 year
    Price: 95€
    User profile: Amateur

    Cons: no metal mount, a lot of plastic. slow and noisy AF, soft at 200mm

    Pros: nice range on APS-C, good picture quality from 55-170mm when stopped down a little. F4.0 up to 135mm and sharp with F5.0, very light - nice for travel

    Summary: Good value for the money, but due to slow AF not for sports events.