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SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
- 70-200mm
- f/2.8
- Telephoto Zoom
- Min focus 0.95 m
Quick answer
An older f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Pentax K-mount cameras with a 77mm filter size. It has no stabilization of its own, but benefits from in-body shake reduction.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Pentax in-body stabilization works with it
- 77mm filters
- Macro mode
Cons
- Heavier than modern f/4 zooms
- Slower, noisier autofocus
- Minimum focus 0.95 m
Verdict
An f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Pentax shooters.
About this lens
A 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO specifications
- Brand
- Tamron
- Mount
- Pentax K
- Focal length
- 70-200mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.95 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO?
- Events and sports
- Portraits
- Indoor action
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° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD have stabilization?
No. Pentax bodies stabilize the sensor, so the camera provides it.
Is it a real macro lens?
It has a macro mode with reduced magnification, not true 1:1 macro.
What filter size does it use?
It uses a 77mm thread. If your other lenses use a different size, step-up rings let you share filters.
Alternatives for Pentax K from other brands
All Pentax K lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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