Tamron SP 70-200mm f2.8 DI AF Lens Sony

The Tamron SP 70-200mm f2.8 DI AF Lens Sony gives sharp images from an excellent focal length range in addition to a wide/fast aperture in an cost effective package. The lens features a USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) which permits very silent auto-focusing. Essentially, this solution allows for instant manual override even whenever the focus mode switch is in the AF position.

Exposure 1/10 f/14

Product features:

• Fast f/2.8 telephoto zoom.
• Superb macro magnification of 1:3.1.
• Tripod mount supplied, dis-connectable in one touch for speed.
• Outstanding close-focusing-distance minimum of only 0.95 m, closer than many lenses in this class.
• Manufactured of a securely assembled blend of good quality plastics and metal parts.

The lens includes a motor built-in to the lens itself, the auto-focus works with all Sony DSLR cameras. Subsequently, focusing is going to be more silent and more responsive.

This is a telephoto zoom lens which has a big maximum aperture of f/2.8 and this remains constant all through the entire zoom range. In addition it delivers an exceptional close-focusing-distance minimum of only 0.95m all through the zoom range, along with a maximum macro magnification ratio of 1:3.1 at f=200mm. Whenever mounted on an APS-C sensor size digital SLR camera, it delivers a focal length equal to 105-300mm.

Exposure 1/200 f/5.6

Two switches on the side of the Tamron lens barrel are used for basic control over the stabilization and focusing, one switch shifts amongst auto and manual focus, whilst the other turns vibration correction on and off. The tripod mount (provided) is extractable in one touch and is constructed of magnesium alloy which is light-weight and has a high rigidity

Photograph by Nick Keller