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Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF EF Mount Review

Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF

Main Features

  • 200-500mm Focal Range
  • F5.0 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 86mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 1,237g / 2.72 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 94mm x 227mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 2.5m
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Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD Overview


Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with EF Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeVery Good
SportsVery Good
PortraitFair
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingFair
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
Macro

Reasons to Buy Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Zoom Lock
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
500mm reach great for Wildlife Photography
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CONs
Lens Extends while zooming
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Heavy


Lens Mount

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sony Alpha mounts.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD has a maximum diameter of 94mm and total length of 227mm when not extended. It weighs 1237g / 43.6 oz.

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD has a filter thread of 86mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD:

  • 86mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 86mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 86mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD has a focal range of 200-500mm and 2.5X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 320 - 800mm.


Tripod Collar

With a total length of 227mm and a weight of 1237g, the Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.

Optical Image Stabilization

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Canon 200-400mm f4L IS USM Ext 1.4x in Canon EF mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

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Canon EF 200-400mm f4L IS USM Extender 1.4x Lens Canon EF 200-400mm f4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
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35mm FF 3620gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Zoom Method

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM: 0.32x - (Compare)
  • Canon 100-400mm f4.5-5.6L IS II USM: 0.31x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S: 0.3x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f5 and a minimum aperture of f32 at 200mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f32 at 500mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
200mm F5 F32
500mm F6.3 F32

Optical Formula

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 10 groups . Special elements used in this design is 2 LD elements.

Lens Hood

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Canon EF 200-400mm f4L IS USM Extender 1.4x Lens Canon EF 200-400mm f4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
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35mm FF 3,620 g / 7.96 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1,590 g / 3.50 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
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35mm FF 630 g / 1.39 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 200mm f2L IS USM Lens Canon EF 200mm f2L IS USM
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35mm FF 2,520 g / 5.54 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Canon EF 200-400mm f4L IS USM Extender 1.4x Lens Canon EF 200-400mm f4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
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35mm FF 3620 g / 7.96 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S
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35mm FF 2860 g / 6.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 1780 g / 3.92 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG Lens Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG
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35mm FF 15700 g / 34.54 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Lens Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C
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35mm FF 1930 g / 4.25 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1951 g / 4.29 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 Lens Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
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35mm FF 2010 g / 4.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Tamron 200-500mm f5-6.3 LD Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 200-500mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 2.5X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F5.0 - F6.3
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 2 LD elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 2.5m
Max Magnification unknown
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Focus Method Internal
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 1237g
Diameter 94mm
Length 227mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 86mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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