Tamron Canon EF-S Zoom

AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

55-200mm
f/4.0
Zoom
Min focus 0.95 m

Quick answer

The Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro is a standard to telephoto zoom lens covering 55-200mm at f/4.0 for the Canon EF-S 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 short-telephoto zoom lens covering 55-200mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF-S mount cameras. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.

Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro specifications

Brand: Tamron
Mount: Canon EF-S
Focal length: 55-200mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Zoom
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 zoom, 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	1.6x	88–320mm	6.4–23.1°	7.7–27.6°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro use?

It uses the Canon EF-S mount, so it fits Canon EF-S 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 (1.6x crop) it frames like 88–320mm on full frame, with a 6.4–23.1° horizontal and 7.7–27.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.