Tamron Sony A Telephoto Zoom

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

About this lens

Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2: a full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens with a 70-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, 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: Sony A
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 Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A 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.