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SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2

  • 70-200mm
  • f/2.8
  • Telephoto Zoom

Quick answer

The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-200mm at f/2.8 for the Nikon F mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

About this lens

A 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A telephoto zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture and Vibration Compensation for sports and events.

Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 specifications

Brand
Tamron
Mount
Nikon F
Focal length
70-200mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Lens type
Telephoto Zoom

What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2?

At 70-200mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

  • Everyday and street photography
  • Natural-perspective portraits
  • Documentary and travel work
  • Portraits with a flattering perspective
  • Events and weddings

Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 70–200mm 10.3–28.8° 12.3–34.3°
APS-C 1.5x 105–300mm 6.9–19.5° 8.2–23.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 use?

It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2?

It zooms across 70-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.

What is the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–19.5° horizontal and 8.2–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 fit?

Any Nikon F-mount camera, including Nikon D3, Nikon D300, Nikon D3000, Nikon D300S, and Nikon D3100 and 35 more.

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