SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)
- 200-500mm
- f/5.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- Min focus 2.5 m
Quick answer
The Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 200-500mm at f/5.0 for the Nikon F mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 200-500mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Nikon F
- Focal length
- 200-500mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/5.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.5 m
- Filter thread
- 86 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)?
At 200-500mm this is a telephoto to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 200–500mm | 4.1–10.3° | 5–12.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 300–750mm | 2.7–6.9° | 3.3–8.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) use?
It uses the Nikon F mount, so it fits Nikon F cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)?
It zooms across 200-500mm with a maximum aperture of f/5.0. That makes it a telephoto to super telephoto lens.
Is the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 200-500mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/5.0.
What is the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 300–750mm on full frame, with a 2.7–6.9° horizontal and 3.3–8.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) 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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