Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO Lens Review and Specs

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO Pentax KAF Review

Main Features

70-200mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Filter Thread: 77mm

Max Format: 35mm FF

Pentax KAF Mount

Weight: 1330g.

Diameter: 90mm

Length: 194mm

Min Focus Distance:0.95m

Max Magnification:0.32x

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Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD Overview

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is an Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage. When mounted on a 35mm FF sensor camera, it will give you an FF equivalent focal range of 70 - 200mm. With a max aperture of f2.8, this lens is fast on wide end and equally fast at 200mm with a max aperture of f2.8.
Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is not a weather sealed lens, so you have to be extra careful against rain and dust.

Pros and Cons of Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO

PROs

Built-in Autofocus

Hood supplied

Tripod Collar

Internal Focusing

Fast and Bright at Wide end

Fast and Bright at Tele end

Constant f2.8 Aperture throughout the range

Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

No Weather Sealing

Heavy

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Tamron
Lens Type	Zoom
Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount	Pentax KAF
Max_Format	35mm FF
Focal Range	70-200mm
Image Stabilization	No
Colour	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No Zoom
Zoom Lock	No Zoom
Zoom Ratio	2.9X
APERTURE
Max Aperture	F2.8
Min Aperture	F32.0
Aperture Ring	No
Diaphragm Blades	9
Optics
Optical Elements	19
Optical Groups	16
Special Elements	3 LD elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance	0.95m
Max Magnification	0.32X
Autofocus	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micromotor
Full Time Manual	No
Focus Method	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes
DoF Scale	Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight	1330g
Diameter	90mm
Length	194mm
Materials	Plastic and metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No
Filter Thread	77mm
Filter Notes	Does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes
Tripod Collar	Yes

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO Alternatives in Pentax KAF Mount

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	Pentax D FA 70-200mm F2.8ED DC AW	70-200mm	F2.8	1755gr	AF
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