Quick answer
The Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro is a standard to telephoto macro lens covering 55-200mm at f/4.0 for the Pentax K mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro is an APS-C macro zoom lens covering 55-200mm at f/4-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 55-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- aps-c
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.95 m
- Filter thread
- 52 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro?
At 55-200mm this is a standard to telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APS-C | 1.5x | 83–300mm | 6.9–24.6° | 8.2–29.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro use?
It uses the Pentax K mount, so it fits Pentax K cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro?
It zooms across 55-200mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 55-200mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 83–300mm on full frame, with a 6.9–24.6° horizontal and 8.2–29.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro fit?
Any Pentax K-mount camera, including Pentax K-1, Pentax K-3, Pentax K-3 II, Pentax K-3 Mark III, and Pentax K-30 and 15 more.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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