The two new Tamron lenses are now officially announced. Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD (Model A009) features:
- One special XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) *5 glass in concert with four LD (Low Dispersion) elements minimize chromatic aberrations. This combined with a new optical design that delivers high contrast and high resolution throughout the zoom range achieves leading-edge image quality.
- Tamron’s advanced multi-layer coating technology dramatically improves lens performance by reducing flare and ghosting for crisper, clearer images.
- The rounded diaphragm*6 affords the photographer spectacular blur effects, delivering the kind of rich expression only achievable with a high-speed telephoto zoom lens.
- The most compact*1 full-size, high-speed telephoto zoom lens with VC (Vibration Compensation)*2 image stabilization and USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)*3 in its class delivers superior mobility, enabling photographers to capture the previously unattainable.
- Features USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)*3 to power a speedy AF drive together with a continuous manual focus mechanism.
- The VC (Vibration Compensation)*2 image stabilization mechanism reduces camera shake to deliver sharp images.
- Moisture-resistant construction helps prevent moisture from penetrating the lens.
*1 For high-speed telephoto zoom lenses for full-size SLR cameras, equipped with VC image stabilization and USD. Current as of September 2012. (Source: Tamron)
*2 VC (Vibration Compensation) is Tamron’s proprietary image stabilization mechanism.
*3 USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) is Tamron’s proprietary ultrasonic motor drive.
*4 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”.
*5 The XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) glass is made from specialized high-grade glass, which offers greater chromatic aberration correction properties than LD (Low Dispersion) elements.
*6 This rounded diaphragm retains a nearly circular shape even when taken two stops down from its fully open state.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 (51.2 in) | |
| Maximum magnification ratio | 1: 8 (at f=200mm: MFD 1.3m) | |
| Filter size | φ77mm | |
| Length*1 | 188.3mm (7.4 in)* | |
| Entire Length*2 | 196.7mm (7.7 in)* | |
| Diameter | φ85.8mm | |
| Weight | 1470g (51.9 oz)*(including detachable tripod mount) | |
| No. of diaphragm blades | 9 (rounded diaphragm) | |
| Minimum aperture | F/32 | |
| Standard accessories | Flower-shaped lens hood | |
| Compatible mounts | Canon, Nikon, Sony | |
