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SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
- 70-200mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto Zoom
- 1500 g
- Min focus 0.95 m
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Quick answer
The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-200mm at f/2.8 for the Canon EF mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF 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 specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Canon EF
- Focal length
- 70-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.95 m
- Weight
- 1500 g
- Length
- 194 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD?
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 | 1.6x | 112–320mm | 6.4–18.3° | 7.7–21.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD use?
It uses the Canon EF mount, so it fits Canon EF cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD?
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 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 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.6x crop) it frames like 112–320mm on full frame, with a 6.4–18.3° horizontal and 7.7–21.9° 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 fit?
Any Canon EF-mount camera, including Canon EOS 1D X, Canon EOS 5D, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 5D Mark III, and Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and 7 more.
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