Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di, SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD, A009 Specifications

SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di

for Canon/Nikon/Sony

Telephoto Evolved
The next step.

NEW

Compact, High Resolution, High Performance.

Di (Digitally Integrated) lens designed for digital full-frame and APS-C/APS-H sized SLR cameras.
Comes with flower-shaped lens hood.

Compatible mounts: Canon, Nikon, Sony*

* The Sony mount does not include the VC image stabilization functionality, as the body of Sony digital
SLR cameras includes image stabilization functionality. Consequently, the name of the Sony mounted
lens does not include the VC description (SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di USD).

SP 70-200mm

F/2.8 Di VC USD

Model A009

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Higher function for great photos

The apex of telephoto lenses in a compact package. SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD *1 with
VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization delivers leading-edge image quality in a body
that’s smallest*2 in its class. Equipped with Tamron’s proprietary USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)

motor, this lens boasts a speedy autofocus so that you can capture that one decisive moment.
For sports, journalism, fashion, weddings, or even landscapes, the 70-200mm will exceed
your expectations every time.

*1 The Sony mount does not include VC, as Sony digital SLR bodies include image stabilization functionality.

The Sony lens is designated as “SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di USD”.

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2

For high-speed telephoto zoom lenses for full-size SLR cameras, equipped with VC image stabilization and USD.

Current as of October 2012. (Source: Tamron)

Technology and innovation
all packed into one small place

The most compact*

2

lens body in its class,
and it’s equipped with Tamron’s USD (Ul tra ­sonic Silent Drive) motor and VC (Vibration
Comp ensation) image stabilization to reduce
camera shake so you can achieve the
previously unobtainable.

Delivering leading-edge
image quality

With one special XLD (Extra Low
Dispersion) glass*

3

and four LD (Low
Dispersion) elements, this lens offers
a new level of correction for chromatic
aberrations. The new advanced optical
design delivers higher performance
with excellent contrast and resolution.

*3 The XLD glass has much lower dispersion,
similar to uorite, than the conventional
LD element.

Moisture-resistant construction
helps protect from the elements

Moisture-resistant
construction helps
prevent moisture from
penetrating the lens.

USD
(Ultrasonic Silent Drive)

The quiet high-torque
USD motor ensures a
speedy and accurate
autofocus response.

Full-time
manual focus

Fine focus adjustments using manual focus
can be made during autofocus shooting,
without the need to change focus mode.

Add 4 stops of shake-free shooting:
VC (Vibration Compensation)

This high-speed F/2.8 telephoto zoom
lens is equipped with the VC mechanism
that delivers sharp and vivid viewnder
images. Even in low-light situations, VC
reduces camera shake to deliver sharp
images.

Rounded diaphragm and
high-speed deliver spectacular blur effects

Using a rounded diaphragm*

4

, this lens achieves
spectacular blur effects. By distinctively blurring
backgrounds and foregrounds this high-speed lens
creates images that bring your subject into focus,
thus to life.

*4 This rounded diaphragm retains a nearly circular shape even
when taken two stops down from its fully open state.

Built-in USD

Moisture-resistant

construction diagram

Expanded VC Schematic Diagram

VC microcomputer

Gyro
sensor

Driving
coils

Yoke

Magnet

Ceramic balls

VC Lens (Compensation
Optical System)

Focal length: 102mm · Exposure: F/4.5 1/13 sec

With VC, the photographer can shoot at a shutter speed up to four stops slower.

Specications, appearance, functionality, etc. may be changed without prior notice.
Length, entire length and weight values given are for the Nikon mount.
*

5

Length is the distance between the mount face and the tip of the lens.

*

6

Entire length is the distance between the tip of the lens and the tip of the protrusion.

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This rounded diaphragm retains a nearly circular shape even when taken two stops down from its
fully open state.
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The Sony mount does not include VC, as Sony digital SLR bodies include image stabilization functionality.

SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Canon, Nikon SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di USD for Sony Di (Digitally Integrated) lens designed for digital APS-C and full-size SLR cameras. Model: A009

Caution: Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the lens

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Manufacturer of precise and sophisticated optical
products for a board range of industries.

EN 10/2012

Information valid as of October 2012. Information in this publication may be subject to change at any time.

Model A009

Focal Length 70-200mm

Maximum Aperture F/2.8

Angle of View (diagonal) 34°21‘ - 12°21‘ (with full-size SLR cameras)

22°33‘ - 7°59‘ (with APS-C sized sensor digital SLR cameras)

Lens Construction 23 elements in 17 groups

Minimum Focus Distance 1.3m

Max. Magnication Ratio 1:8 (at f=200mm : MFD 1.3m)

Filter Size 77mm

Length*

5

188.3mm

Entire Length*

6

196.7mm

Diameter 85.8mm

Weight 1470g

(including detachable tripod mount)

Diaphragm Blade Number 9 (rounded diaphragm)*

7

Minimum Aperture F/32

Standard Accessories Flower-shaped lens hood

Compatible Mounts Canon, Nikon, Sony*

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A009 Lens Construction

XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass

LD elements

Based on ISO 9001 and ISO 14001,

Tamron produces superior products

in accordance with the ISO 9001 and

ISO 14001 standards while holding

the environment and workers in the

highest regard.

VC: ON VC: OFF