Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens
Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens
The Tamron SP AF70-200mm R/2.8 Di LD [IF] Macro for Canon AF Mount is the newest in Tamron’s long line of high quality lenses. This light weight ultra fast telephoto zoom lens has a maximum aperture of f:2.8. No matter where you zoom, this lens will retain this fast aperture, great for low light or sports photography.
The built in macro feature of this lens gives great close up capabilities with a magnification ration of 1:3.1. Designed to use on both full frame and APS sized sensors and constructed with 18 lens elements in 13 groups you will be able to product razor sharp images no matter what camera body you use. Attach the included tripod mount for enhanced balance and stability. Feature packed, this lens comes standard with lens hood, case, and Tamron’s unsurpassed 6 year manufacturers warranty.
Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens Review
After using this lens for a few weeks now, I have to say that I am simply floored by the quality. Using this lens with a Canon 40D, the image quality has been simply superb. Sharpness, color, focus, etc., have all been right on the nose. More over, compared with other “3rd party” lenses, this lens is also quiet and rather fast focusing.
When I first opened the package I will admit that I was rather surprised by the weight of this lens. According to the specs, it’s still the lightest lens in it’s class, but being a fixed fast, aperture lens (f/2.8), it is still rather heavy…something to be aware of if you have neck problems. That said, the build quality of this lens is top notch. The focus and zoom are both steady and sure, the new auto/manual selector is very nice (once you get used to it) and the fit and finish is very nice indeed. No this lens doesn’t have weather sealing o-rings, so I would not recommend it for “extreme” shooting conditions (such as in a desert or the arctic or something) but beyond that this is a serious piece of equipment for your arsenal.
If you are one of those “lens snobs” who will ONLY own L lenses because having that big ol’ white chunk of metal on the front of your camera somehow makes you feel special, then this probably isn’t the lens for you. However if you are open minded and looking for a great alternative to those high priced lenses, the new Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 is definitely worth a look. For the price this lens just can’t be beat!
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