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Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO A Mount Review

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

Main Features

  • 70-200mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 1,330g / 2.93 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 90mm x 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 a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras.

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD was replaced with Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD Sony Alpha. Follow the link to read our comparison of these lenses:
Compare Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO Sony Alpha vs Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD Sony Alpha


What type of photography is the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingPoor
LandscapeAverage
MacroAverage

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35mm FF 1500gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 1500gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II Lens Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
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35mm FF 1390gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 1430gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1470gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Internal Focusing
Fast Aperture at Wide end
Fast Aperture at Tele end
Constant f2.8 aperture throughout the range
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
No Weather Sealing
Heavy


Lens Mount

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Pentax KAF mounts.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD has a maximum diameter of 90mm and total length of 194mm. It weighs 1330g / 46.9 oz.

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD has a filter thread of 77mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD:

  • 77mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 77mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 77mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 105 - 300mm.


Tripod Collar

With a total length of 194mm and a weight of 1330g, the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 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 70-200mm f2.8 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 Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G , Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II and Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM. in Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

Lenses Similar to Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD With Optical Image Stabilization
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35mm FF 1500gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II Lens Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
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35mm FF 1500gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 1430gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1470gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Zoom Method

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.32x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.95m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.32x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

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

  • Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Tamron AF 55-200mm f4-5.6 II LD: 0.29x - (Compare)

Aperture

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is a fixed aperture lens with a constant max aperture of f2.8 from 70mm all the way to the 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
70mm F2.8 F32
200mm F2.8 F32

Optical Formula

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD's optical formula consists of 19 elements in 16 groups . Special elements used in this design is 3 LD elements.

Lens Hood

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1,470 g / 3.23 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G Lens Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
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35mm FF 1,500 g / 3.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II Lens Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
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35mm FF 1,390 g / 3.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II Lens Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
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35mm FF 1,500 g / 3.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II Lens Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
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35mm FF 1,500 g / 3.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 1,430 g / 3.15 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8G ED VR
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35mm FF 1,470 g / 3.23 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Lens Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
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APS-C / DX 305 g / 0.67 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 Di LD IF MACRO Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G Lens Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G
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35mm FF 1500 g / 3.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II Lens Sony 70-200mm F2.8 G SSM II
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35mm FF 1500 g / 3.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Lens Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
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APS-C / DX 305 g / 0.67 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II Lens Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
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35mm FF 1390 g / 3.06 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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35mm FF 1430 g / 3.15 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro Lens Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
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APS-C / DX 300 g / 0.66 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD
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35mm FF 1470 g / 3.23 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM Lens Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
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APS-C / DX 420 g / 0.92 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Tamron
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
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
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