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3.7 Inches | Home » » » Tamron AF 200-500mm f/5.0-6.3 Di LD SP FEC (IF) Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras | | | | | | | Description: | | This is a new zoom lens from Tamron that lets you bring your far away subjects up close while compressing the distance between the main subject and the background for professional-looking results. Even while covering up to a 500mm that enables you to take ultra telephoto shots of subjects further than the eye can see, its design is extremely lightweight and compact. When mounted on an APS-C size digital SLR camera, it provides a focal length equivalent to a 760mm for super ultra telephoto imaging. Specifications: Model: A08 Lens Construction: 10/13 Angle of View: 12deg.-5deg. Minimum Subject Distance: 1:5.0 Diaphragm Blade Number: 9 Minimum Aperture: F/32 Minimum Focus: 2.5m (98.4 )(Entire zoom range) Macro Mag. Ratio: 1:5.0 Filter Diameter: mm-diameter86 Weight: 1237g (43.6 oz.) Diameter x Length: mm-diameter3.7 x 8.9 in. mm-diameter93.5 x 227.0mm) Accessory: Lens Hood, Detachable Filter Effect Control Mount: Minolta | | | Features: | |
• 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) Tamron telephoto zoom lens
• Effective focal length
• 200-500mm with 35mm film or full-frame digital cameras
• 310-760mm with APS-C sensor cameras
• Compatible with Sony digital and Konica/Minolta digital and film SLR cameras with autofocus
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 8.9 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.7 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.7 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.73 pounds | | Package Length:
| 12.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.7 inches | | Package Weight:
| 4.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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26 of 26 found the following review helpful:
Great lens!Jul 13, 2006
By James H. Handcock
"Montana Bookman"
It is a perfect companion to the 18-200mm Tamron I use, and is faster at the 200mm mark.
I enjoy wildlife and outdoor photography. The crop factor gives me the equivalent of a 750mm zoom, and the eight foot minimum focusing distance lets me take some great shots of wild flowers and such.
From all I coud find when I researched the lens, to get a noticeably better lens you had to pay out several times as much money.
The only drawback to the lens is that, at least in the Minolta mount, demand exceeds supply and there is waiting list for the lens.
It is well worth waiting for, however. :)
I have a number of shots taken with this lens on a Minolta 7D.[...]
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Tamron 200-500mm lensDec 17, 2007
By dbuk2
I have had this lens for a few months.
The lens is great for birding and other nature shots.
I have been very pleased with this lens.
To get a better lens means spending quite a bit more cash.
It is light and I use a shoulder rig in a canoe for a lot of my work.
On the downside it takes complete sunshine to get good, sharp shots.
The color and the contrast are a little weak , but can be easily "fixed " in photoshop.
For the money this lens is a no brainer.
Just look at the pics. !
Now for an L lens !!!
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Great lens for photographing wildlifeJan 16, 2009
By Gadfly
I ordered my lens for over night delivery because I was going on a trip. To my horror I discovered that I ordered it in the wrong mount! When I checked my order with Amazon it stated that my order was being prepared for shipment and could not be canceled or changed. So I clicked that "phone me" button and sure enough Amazon called in less than a minute. The lady could not change my order but she did cancel it.
I ordered the lens with the proper mount and received it the next day.
Excellent build quality.
Comes in a quality case that is well padded.
Fast focus and SHARP!
With Sony's built in image stabilizer I am able to get sharp pictures even at 500mm hand held.
Can't ask for much more than that!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
This is a great lensSep 04, 2007
By William Holms
"Bill"
I have now used this lens in several different places including the Zoo. While it is a little hard to lug around, it produces very sharp images at all ranges. If I had my wishes it would be a little faster. I now must purchase a better tripod system to go with the lens.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Very good; amazing for the price.Apr 27, 2010
By Julian Velasco
This lens rounds out my collection. I have an ultrawide zoom, portrait zoom, medium zoom, and now this long zoom. I thought long and hard about my options -- especially the Sony Reflex 500mm and the Sigma offerings, 50-500 and 150-500. In the end, this one had the best balance of the main factors I considered: price, size/weight, image quality, and flexibility. Its price is extremely reasonable, the size and weight are remarkable given the physical need for 500mm, and the zoom range offers the perfect compromise.
But there are a few things you have to consider: it is big and heavy compared to a typical lens. It is difficult, but by no means impossible, to use handheld. (You'll want to consider tripod use.) In addition, this is not exactly a fast lens, so you'll want to have a lot of light. And the image quality, while good, is not at a professional level. But what can you expect? To get a lens that does more you'll have to spend A LOT more money! The same is true for the build: it's not professional or weather-sealed, but it is what I would consider good for a typical lens.
Some people complain about the autofocus speed. I don't find it to be a problem. It's not super-fast, but it's faster than I expected given the complaints I've heard. I would say it's average for any zoom lens.
Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend this to others -- provided they know what they are getting into. If you don't really know too much about photography, you should consider another lens, with a shorter zoom, first.
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