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Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens with Built in Motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras (Model A001NII)

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Focal Length Description 70-200 millimeters
Lens Type Macro
Compatible Mountings Nikon F
Camera Lens Description 200 month

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  • 70-200mm focal length
  • Diaphragm Blades: 9.105-300mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras, 112-320mm equivalent focal length on Canon APS-C cameras
  • F28 constant maximum aperture; F32 minimum
  • Micromotor-type AF motor without full-time manual focusing
  • 77mm filtersMaximum Magnification Ratio :1:3,1 (f=200mm, MFD 0,95m)
  • 095m/3740" minimum focus
  • Available in Canon EF, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha, Nikon F (FX) mounts
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Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens with Built in Motor for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers say

Customers like the sharpness, value, and picture quality of the lens. For example, they mention it's a good value, the pictures are sharp, clear, and consistent, no matter the available light. They're also satisfied with performance, and service. That said, some complain about the autofocus being frustrating, slow to grab a target, and off occasionally. That being said, opinions are mixed on quality.

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52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the lens. They mention that it is a very sharp lens, especially at f.4, and has nice smooth performance. The sharpness is comparable to the Nikon D7100, and it is acceptable sharp at the zoom end. The lens is amazing, and has seriously upgraded the quality of their photos. The weight is professional, and the lens hood is pretty good.

"...Let's list the good things about this lens-(i) Sharp, real sharp - I thought my 50 mm 1.8 was sharp boy was I wrong, this lens nails it almost..." Read more

"...has great optics, has a nice professional weight to it, looks like a professional lens, and won't break the bank, I would suggest getting the Tamron..." Read more

"...Overall - Superb sharpness, old school but very effective AF system and AF accuracy, AF noise is not a problem and is really not even loud enough to..." Read more

"...I found the Tamron shots much sharper, and superior to the Sigma. I also found the bokeh to be superior on the Tamron shots...." Read more

47 customers mention39 positive8 negative

Customers like the picture quality of the lens. They mention that the pictures are sharp, clear, and consistent, no matter the available light. They also say that the lens is capable of taking very sharp photos when it correctly focuses. Customers have had great success catching some good pictures of children at play, with no more blurry pictures due to subject moving fast. They say that it's good for close up head shots, detail shots, and indoor sports images. They appreciate the great optics and minimal image distortion.

"...Image distortion is minimal, if any at all(viii) ability to work on FX and DX bodies.Ok the bad -..." Read more

"...In a nutshell, if you're looking for a lens that has great optics, has a nice professional weight to it, looks like a professional lens, and won't..." Read more

"...The picture quality is above average, I wish it was a bit sharper, but just nitpicking really...." Read more

"...lighter than the Nikon 80-200 2.8 which I also own, and the images seem a little sharper...." Read more

46 customers mention46 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the camera lens. They say it's a perfect budget lens that does the job well for the price.

"...a Nikon lens but I can assure you this lens is honestly the best bang for the buck." Read more

"...It is a bit heavy but that's ok. It's a big lens. The price is awesome for this piece of glass...." Read more

"...Giving you a great professional lens at a great price...." Read more

"...I agree with many of the other reviews, this is a good value but the focus is slow to grab a target...." Read more

36 customers mention30 positive6 negative

Customers like the performance of the lens. They say that it works fantastic with both their D40X and their new D7000, and delivers phenomenally in low light. They also appreciate the effective AF system and accuracy. The lens is really usable, and works well in manual focus mode. Customers also say that the lens works great on taking action photos and that all mechanisms work fine.

"...Overall - Superb sharpness, old school but very effective AF system and AF accuracy, AF noise is not a problem and is really not even loud enough to..." Read more

"...In manual focus mode the lens performed well even without the VR of the Nikon lens...." Read more

"...If you stop it down one or two stops, it seems to do quite well...." Read more

"...The ability to take stop motion photographs with our Nikon D-5000 is very good...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the service provided by the seller of the camera lenses. They mention that the AF is nice and fast with appropriate settings, and the auto-focus is very fast and quiet.

"...The lens focus happens very quickly and this is great if you have a stationary subject...." Read more

"...The lens is fast with a F2.8 constant aperture, which is good for indoor sports images...." Read more

"...For portrait, the focus is good enough. For wedding, the focus speed is about acceptable if you have the camera AF configure correctly." Read more

"...The auto-focus is very fast and quiet. I waited a long time to get this lens, and I wish I had bought it earlier...." Read more

42 customers mention26 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the lens. Some mention that it has a good quality build, is solid, and tough. However, others say that it's not the best for quality, is faulty, and has poor build quality.

"...It's made from a super thick feeling plastic with rubber grips on the zoom ring and focus ring. The tripod colar is made out of metal, I'm assuming...." Read more

"...Falling apart:This is the first lens I used that is actually falling apart...." Read more

"...I've used Nikons version and it's a fantastic piece of engineering that is weather sealed, built like a tank and is without a doubt more durable...." Read more

"...The focus is the only issue here, the lens seems robust, it is lighter than the Nikon 80-200 2.8 which I also own, and the images seem a little..." Read more

70 customers mention20 positive50 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the focus of the camera. They mention that the autofocus is frustrating, slow to grab a target, and sometimes won't focus. The auto and manual focus can be confusing, and the focus hunts around too much. Additionally, the internal focus motor is a bit noisy, and that could present a problem.

"...Color reproduction is fantastic.(iii) Low light focusing is slow but honestly many good lenses hunt in really low light, I found that half..." Read more

"...When I received it, I almost returned it due to it would not autofocus...." Read more

"...Another feature I liked in the Tamron is the unique macro focus which is a pull out ring design on the front...." Read more

"...It will not do macro so do not get it if you're looking for a macro lens...." Read more

29 customers mention8 positive21 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the camera lens. They mention that it's pretty heavy, and too heavy to carry around.

"...I would recommend this to anyone. It is a bit heavy but that's ok. It's a big lens. The price is awesome for this piece of glass...." Read more

"...It doesnt disappoint! The lens is a bit on the heavy side, but expected for any 2.8 lens...." Read more

"...if you're looking for a lens that has great optics, has a nice professional weight to it, looks like a professional lens, and won't break the bank..." Read more

"...It is heavy so I recommend a portable tripod...." Read more

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No brainer 4.5 stars
All of you out there that are reading this review of the Tamron 70-200 are probably in one of two categories. 1) Looking for a fast low light zoom but don't wont to pay the price of the Nikon/Canon 2.8 tele or 2) Your looking for a backup telezoom for your Nikon/Canon. I do wedding, family, sports shoots as a side biz and I'm in category 1. You're probably worried about buying it and it not Auto Focusing fast enough or having some other issues that you've read......because that was a concern of mine. Let me put you at ease.....don't worry, the Tamron 70-200 is fantastic! In fact I was so pleased that I ended up purchasing other Tamron lenses. The 28-75 f/2.8 and also the 17-35 f/2.8-4mm and all 3 have been exceptional to say the least.AF - Lets get to what everyone is concerned about...Auto Focus. I have two Nikons that I've use this lens on. A D5000 (cropped 1.5x sensor) that I use for quick pics of the kids and vacations (non paying gigs) and a D700 full frame for my professional paying gigs and if the kids have very special events like my daughters kindergarten graduation. I'm really not seeing what everyone is fussing about this lens AF's just as fast as my Nikon DX lens....55-200 VR for example. I use this lens for in and out doors and have never had a problem with it auto focusing. It's like any lens you use.....take a person dressed in black standing in front of a black background and any lens will have a hard time trying to find the focus. Adjust your focal point on the face where the contrast is different and boom it finds it. This is only rare occasions but it does happen sometimes and it also happens with my Nikkors. One thing I do notice is my D700 AF quicker compared to my D5000. It's not by much but it is noticeable, but not an issue. I honestly believe it's due to the difference of the AF systems in the two cameras. D700 is known for its superb AF.AF Accuracy - Spot on, never a problem. I have my D700 set where it will not release the shutter unless it's in focus and I've never have had a problem with it being fooled or hunting for focus unless it's in a dark closet.AF loudness - Is the Tamron louder than the Nikkor lenses when Auto focusing? Yes it is. It's not quiet but it's not loud by any means. You have to remember you're the one looking through the viewfinder and of course you're going to hear it. Others won't even notice it. The shutter closing/opening when taking a picture is twice as loud as the Tamron AF system. It's not even an issue. I don't know if I would take it out to the Amazon taking pics of dangerous and exotic animals where my life depended on it......but then again you'd still probably be ok. Remember the shutter is louder than the auto focus.....again it's not even an issue I don't think.Sharpness - Super sharp at all focal lengths. I've actually have been very pleased with all of my Tamrons and the sharpness it produces. When hand held at 200mm 2.8 it is a tad softer but 95% of that is due to camera shake. I've tested this and have mounted it on a tripod at that setting with sharp as a tack results. Vibration Reduction or Tamrons VC would be a huge plus but it's not totally necessary.Construction - Very well made, very hefty and durable. I've used Nikons version and it's a fantastic piece of engineering that is weather sealed, built like a tank and is without a doubt more durable. I think this is where the price difference is. The Tamron is not cheap feeling by any means. When you hold it you know its made very well but the Nikon just takes that to another level which is why its $2000 plus US dollars and the fact this it has Vibration Reduction. If you're going to be going through some rugged terrain on a paid photo shoot it would only make sense to purchase the Nikon. Honestly if you took care of the Tamron and kept it clean I'm sure it could make it out fine also but I wouldn't try it.Overall - Superb sharpness, old school but very effective AF system and AF accuracy, AF noise is not a problem and is really not even loud enough to even mention in this review but I know people have brought it up and are concerned. I'm 100% pleased. Even if I would have paid more I still would have been pleased but that's the beauty of Tamron. Giving you a great professional lens at a great price. Quick story: I was outside under the patio just a couple of days ago taking pics of the massive storm that we had here in Oklahoma using this lens. I would AF on the clouds and press the shutter and to my surprise the shutter would not release. Remember I have it set where it will not take the pic unless it's in perfect focus. After a few times of this I was getting very frustrated and thought to myself........this is what everyone must be talking about when they mean the Tamron has trouble AFing. Few seconds later the shutter goes off taking pics of nothing. I'm thoroughly confused now and then it hit me. Just a day earlier I was taking some self portraits for my online profile and I was using the auto delay 20 second timer and I still had it in that setting.......sigh.....I was quick to blame the Tamron....poor Tamron.8/19/10 UPDATE:I've owned this lens going on 3 months now and have used it extensively for indoor events (weddings) and low light evening portrait sessions. I'm still very pleased with the performance. There is one thing I'm a little disappointed in but its not a deal breaker but enough to drop my original 5 star rating to a 4.5.Sharpness -At f2.8 and 200mm the sharpness takes a hit some, its actually more of a soft image.....especially in low lighting. If you back off the focal length to 165mm or under it improves. Stopping down to f4 is razor sharp. Its annoying that I can't use f2.8 for razor sharp pics but in reality there's not a lot of lens that are razor sharp when completely stopped down to its maximum, with the exception to some. I'm finding all my Tamrons are this way at f2.8. Of course when asking owners of the $1750 Nikon 24-70 2.8 and $2200 Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR they all say its tack sharp at 2.8.Auto focusing -Its still does a great job at AFing but now that I'm getting used to other lenses in my bag (Nikon primes and Tamron Zooms) and then coming back to this 70-200 I am seeing a difference in speed. Its not much and its not a problem but I do feel the difference. Its a tad slower....even slower than my Tamron 28-75 2.8 which in my opinion is still fast. My Tamron 17-35 2.8 does not have internal AF and is a screwdriver cam type where you rely on the camera to do the AFing. Its so fast that it can become violent..it will take your finger off if not careful...ha,ha.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2013
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great lens great buy.
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2013
After much searching for a budget alternative to the Nikon 70-200 F2.8 I settled on the Tamron version. Honestly this lens is worth the money, forget all the bad reports. Yes some people may get bad versions of this lens however honestly by far most versions are good extremely good. I am from the Caribbean and a "new photographer" if I could say that and for some of us we cannot afford a $2300 US lens that's $14000+ Trinidad dollars. I probably will get the nikon version later on when I am more established but honestly there is not much about this lens to be unhappy with.

Let's list the good things about this lens-
(i) Sharp, real sharp - I thought my 50 mm 1.8 was sharp boy was I wrong, this lens nails it almost every time on the auto focus at 100% crop there is no softness.
(ii) Color reproduction is fantastic.
(iii) Low light focusing is slow but honestly many good lenses hunt in really low light, I found that half way pressing the shutter releasing and pressing again solves that problem real fast.
(iv) Bokeh is how to say....um just Bokehlicious
(v) Really and truly the focus motor is not that loud as some people make it out to be it is well within acceptable levels your camera shutter will make more noise.
(vi) Image distortion is minimal, if any at all
(viii) ability to work on FX and DX bodies.

Ok the bad -
(i) Not for sports or action, auto focus motor a touch too slow for that.
(ii) No VR. In my case I am lucky that I have real steady hands so a real slow shutter speed is not a problem for me
(iii) The push/pull clutch system for some people it is a bit auk ward but after a while you get use to it and it does not bother you.

So all round a great lens, you can't have everything you want, and if you do, then buy a Nikon lens but I can assure you this lens is honestly the best bang for the buck.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2012
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tamron 70-200mm F2.8
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2012
I've been wanting this lens for a long while and I finally saved up enough money to get it with. I've got to say right off hand, you can't beat it for the price. I have had this lens for a few days and right out of the box, I noticed the weight. It's not extremely heavy but just heavy enough to show it's a quality lens. It doesn't feel like if you drop it that you're going to break it. It's made from a super thick feeling plastic with rubber grips on the zoom ring and focus ring. The tripod colar is made out of metal, I'm assuming. It's a quality tripod colar and feels very well built. Completely able to hold up the lens and camera with no problem.

Now to address the problem that everyone has with this lens, the focus speed. I was worried about this as well when I ordered it, but it's not been a problem. I've seen videos showing this lens and it's focus speed and they always having it trying to find focus with the lens cap on. It just as fast as the Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 at finding it's focus point and is very accurate at finding it. I don't know why people have problems with it unless you're shooting high movement sports such as football or something like that. I'm shooting a Nikon D90 and it not slow with the AF at all.

Tamron has classified it as a macro lens, but it's really a telephoto lens. It will not do macro so do not get it if you're looking for a macro lens.

As for optics, it's very sharp. I shot my girlfriend with it and it's sharp even wide open. I stopped it down and it becomes extremely sharp. It has a great contrast, not any chromatic aberration from what I can tell or very little of it. It just has all around fantastic optics.

As for the look of this lens alone, with the lens hood attached, it looks like a professional lens. It looks like a lens that a paparazzi would carry around with them to shoot the movie stars.

In a nutshell, if you're looking for a lens that has great optics, has a nice professional weight to it, looks like a professional lens, and won't break the bank, I would suggest getting the Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 lens. I bought this and a Zeikos 77mm filter and it came out to around $710. You just cannot beat that when the Canon and Nikon versions of this lens are both around $2,200. If you're on a budget, this would be the lens you would want to get.
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Les Gregory
5.0 out of 5 stars Certainly glad I went by positive reviews
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2017
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Les Gregory
5.0 out of 5 stars Certainly glad I went by positive reviews
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2017
Ok let’s start by saying I only had this lens a couple days and I am truly a very amateur, but I have accumulated a few lenses,,most of which are Nikon. I recently purchased a tokina 100mm f/2.8 macro and was super impressed by the images for portraits with it..well this one is even better. I understand about the speed of autofocus but this one seems pretty fast to me in fact I was impressed just yesterday I was fortunate enough to spot two young eagles and it was was just coming on dusk that I photographed and even when they flew away from the tree they were perched on the autofocus had no problem staying locked on to them. As for the noise when focusing it is barely audible,so I am not understanding the complaints there either. I am taking all my shots handheld and post quite a few on social media and I have to say to really good comments so it’s just not me thinking this lens works well.I read that some are not shooting at 2.8 but raising the f stop to get better quality and this may be true but I have had no problem from end to end and the pictures are amazingly sharp and true to life colors. I am using this lens on a Nikon D7100 and it seems like a excellent match, now as I stated I have only had this lens a couple days so I can’t speak to how it will last. I will certainly update in the future. I should also state that had no problem registering this lens with Tamron Canada.
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After I registered this lens I got a call a few days later from Tamron saying they couldn’t warranty the lens due to Centre Drone not a authorized dealer. The lens still performs excellent and I am now using on a full frame D750. When I discussed with Tamron Canada they asked what I paid and actually when I described he said it sounded like a refurb and at the price he actually said due to the price ......well I need say no more. It just works well!
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Michael Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good lens
Reviewed in Singapore on February 17, 2021
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Michael Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good lens
Reviewed in Singapore on February 17, 2021
Excellent lens. I took the photos using a Nikon D7000 with this lens.
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dinesh kanna
5.0 out of 5 stars Really brilliant optics for the price.
Reviewed in India on July 15, 2016
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Santu Mandal
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice as expected
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2014
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Sumeet
5.0 out of 5 stars The product is excellent at this price
Reviewed in India on August 17, 2015
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