Reviews and Problems with Tamron SP AF200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD
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REVIEW: Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)
photodo
9 February 2011
Excerpt: This super-telephoto zoom lens from Tamron costs around £865 and has an internal focus design and is relatively lightweight for its focal range.
Pros: Good resolution throughout the zoom range, Low CA at 200mm and 500mm, Relatively light weight, Filter effect control system useful when using a polariser
Cons: Higher CA levels at 300mm, Zoom creeps when lens is pointed downwards, 86mm filter size
Conclusion: The super-telephoto zoom isn’t a lens for the mass-market, but for those looking for power, versatility and performance, this Tamron scores highly.
Conclusion: We found this lens light and compact enough to carry around in a standard camera bag, so for a focal length of 500mm, this has to be an advantage, making it available
Pros: Lightweight and compact for focal length, Comfortable and easy to use., Good optical performance for the price.
Cons: Autofocus a little noisy and focus ring turns during AF, Chromatic aberrations OK but on the borderline
Excerpt: This super-telephoto zoom lens from Tamron costs around £865 and has an internal focus design and is relatively lightweight for its focal range.
Pros: Good resolution throughout the zoom range, Low CA at 200mm and 500mm, Relatively light weight, Filter effect control system useful when using a polariser
Cons: Higher CA levels at 300mm, Zoom creeps when lens is pointed downwards, 86mm filter size
Excerpt: The latest long zoom from Tamron gives an excellent focal length range from 200-500mm. This is a Di lens that is designed to work with the APS-C sensor DSLRs.
Summary: We found this lens light and compact enough to carry around in a standard camera bag, so for a focal length of 500mm, this has to be an advantage, making it available
Pros: Lightweight and compact for focal length, Comfortable and easy to use., Good optical performance for the price.
Cons: Autofocus a little noisy and focus ring turns during AF, Chromatic aberrations OK but on the borderline