Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 DI LD IF (A001)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 416 reviews of Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 DI LD IF (A001). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the size and design are generally positive. The reliability and usability are also appreciated.

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On average, users rate this product 90/100 and experts rate this product 80/100.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F2.8 DI LD IF (A001) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.5/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the reliability and size are generally positive. The design and price are also appreciated, but there are some mixed reviews about the usability.

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93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro SP AF Review

Price is obviously the major consideration when considering a lens in this category, and with exceptional results for image quality, it's not just about the money when considering the Tamron 70-200mm ƒ/2.8. Sharpness results meet and even exceed those...

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Expert review by : Shutterbug (shutterbug.com)

Tamron’s SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro; A Digitally Optimized, Wide Aperture Pro-Grade Zoom With Close-Focusing Ability

Nov, 2001

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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro

A telephoto zoom lens with a fast constant F/2.8 aperture that is under half the price of manufacturer's equivalent lenses. Can it hold its own? Here we'll take a look.

Good build quality; Excellent resolution between 70mm and 135mm; Good value for money; Supplied lens case is an excellent design

Torque reaction during focusing may be disturbing at first

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Tamron SP AF70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro lens review

Tamron SP AF70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro lens - is it love or hate? The What Digital Camera Tamron 70-200mm gives it a thorough test...

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Arkadiusz Olech (lenstip.com)

Tamron SP AF 70-200 mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

As we've written recently in the commentary on the Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG MACRO HSM test, good times have come for anybody who wants to buy a 70-200 mm f/2.8 class lens. A bit more than a year ago, we would have a limited choice between...

fabulous frame centre and frame corner picture quality ; chromatic aberration sensibly corrected ; low distortion ; low coma ; average astigmatism ; low vignetting ; generous selection of accessories (a tripod adapter, a case, a lens hood) ; the...

autofocus noisy and not very accurate ; the workmanship quality sometimes could have been better

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro Review

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 SP Di LD [IF] macro - APS-C Review / Lab Test

The Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 SP LD Di [IF] macro (*gasp*) is a very capable lens when used on an APS-C DSLR. It provides a very harmonious performance throughout the zoom range. The center quality is generally very high followed by very good borders....

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : photodo.com (photodo.com)

REVIEW: Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro

speed telezoom.

Good build quality; Excellent resolution between 70mm and 135mm; Good value for money; Supplied lens case is an excellent design

Falloff in resolution at 200mm; Torque reaction during focusing may be disturbing at first

For the price, this lens represents excellent value for money, producing images with superb resolution at shorter focal lengths and good build quality, all in a relatively lightweight package.

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD [IF] MACRO

With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD [IF] MACRO is a favourite event, wedding and live music photographers.

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Expert review by (photoanswers.co.uk)

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD SP AF (IF) Macro

The f/2.8 constant aperture zoom is the perfect luxury lens to add to your camera bag, so we put the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD SP AF (IF) Macro to the test...

The handling is let down by slow and erratic AF, but the lens features a great system for switching between manual and autofocus with its push/pull focusing ring. We were quite impressed by the image quality from the Tamron, especially when you...

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