Product Description

70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Tamron zoom lens (A001) * compatible with Nikon digital and autofocus film SLR cameras * 3 low-dispersion glass elements for superior image quality * internal focusing design maintains constant lens length for better balance and easier operation * minimum focus distance: 37-7/16" (throughout zoom range) *

Product Details

• Color: Black
• Brand: Tamron
• Model: AF001N-700
• Dimensions: 4.25 pounds

Features

• Fast f 2.8 telephoto zoom
• Excellent macro magnification of 1:3.1
• includes case and lens hood
• Removable lightweight Tripod Holder
• 6 year manufacturers warranty

Customer Reviews

Picture Quality is excellent. Autofocus is truly horrible.
I bought the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 to replace my Nikkor 18-200 VR lens. I figured that at 2.8 flat, I would be able to get better shots. I was correct....when the shots are in focus. When I'm in daylight, the autofocus is not all that terrible, but when I'm indoors and especially when I'm in lower light (where the f/2.8 shines), it takes literally 3-6 times as long for this lens to focus as my others. Sometimes I have to wait upwards of 3-5 full seconds. I thought I might have just gotten a bad lens because the speed was so incredibly slow, but after checking the reviews online it's pretty clear that this is a well known issue with this lens. Obviously I should expect it to perform like the Nikkor lens, which is twice the cost, but this is ridiculous. I really like Tamron lenses and don't understand how they could possibly release a lens with this big of a problem. I should say that, if you're willing to stick to manual focus, the image quality is top notch. I just want to make sure others who are looking at this lens are aware of the problem before they lay down that much cash.

I would rate the lens 4 stars for picture quality and 5 stars for value, but the I would have to find a way to award negative stars for the autofocus. In the end, I'm giving it 2 stars

Great quality, sloppy focusing
Great image quality, but slow and noisy focusing system. Good for music concerts and portraits, bad for sports and bird pictures.

Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macros lens for Canon
This is an amazing lens. I have used it for photographing my son's Friday night high school football games and I couldn't be more pleased.
As with any lens you have to follow the game as it moves but it is well worth it. I have taken pictures that look as good as the newspaper pictures of these games. I am not a photographer per say, I am a scrapbooking Mom who has learned to be a better picture taker and my only regret with this lens is that I didn't purchase it sooner.
I am thankful that for what I needed my camera and lens to do I was able to afford this lens, a $10,000.00 lens is out of the question for me.
This lens does have some weight to it but I use a mono pod and that is a lifesaver for me. I have not experienced the noise problem that other people have, the way I see it, if I get the pictures I want a little noise would be worth it--I have 2 boys- noise doesn't bother me.
The camera I use this lens on is Canon Rebel XTi, which I love very much by the way!