Tamron SP AF200-500mm Di LD (IF)

Enjoy super-telephoto focal lengths at an affordable price

Ibarionex R. Perello

Published January 1, 2005
Updated July 1, 2016

The Tamron SP AF200-500mm ƒ/5.6-6.3 Di LD (IF) lens is the kind of optic that excites many of us, especially if we’re shooting digitally. That’s because a focal length range that typically has been fairly costly to add to a camera bag becomes incredibly affordable with this lens. It’s also a boon when used with a digital SLR, where the magnification factor boosts the apparent focal length to 760mm.

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