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Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4.0-5.6 Di-II LD Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras |  | Brand: Tamron
Category: Photography
List Price: $366.55
Buy New: $150.99
as of 9/5/2010 07:37 PDT details
You Save: $215.56 (59%)
New (4) Used (1) from $135.00
Seller: Big VALUE Inc
Rating:  8 reviews
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 3.6
Maximum Focal Length: 200
Minimum Focal Length: 55
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 3.3 x 3 x 3
MPN: AF015C-700
Model: AF015C-700
UPC: 725211157014
EAN: 0725211157014
ASIN: B000BONMLY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Telezoom lens designed exclusively for Canon Digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers | | • | Nine-blade diaphragm construction for natural out-of-focus effect | | • | 37.4-inch minimum focusing distance for 3.5x macro capability over entire zoom range | | • | Low-dispersion lens elements reduces chromatic aberation for sharper images | | • | Lightwight and compact design weighing a mere 10.4-ounces |
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Product Description
The Tamron AF55-200mm f4-5.6 Di II Macro LD (Model A15) is a tele-zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with smaller-size image sensors at an affordable price. Di (Digitally integrated)-II lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers. This lens is not designed for use with 35mm film cameras or digital SLR cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. For photographers who bought their digital SLR camera in a kit with a standard zoom lens but are dissatisfied with the telephoto capability of the standard lens, the AF55-200mm f4-5.6 Di II LD Macro offers in a second lens a desirable telephoto range at an affordable price. The tele-zoom from Tamron will allow these photographers to enjoy the telephoto capabilities that yield dynamic images in many photographic situations including sporting events, large wildlife, scenery and portraiture. Popular-type Tele-zoom for Exclusive Use on Digital SLR CamerasThis is a telephoto zoom for exclusive use on digital SLR cameras that covers the focal length range equivalent to 85-310mm when converted to a 35mm format. The lens will allow owners of digital SLRs fitted with standard zoom lenses to enjoy with ease the professional-looking "pulling" and "compression" effects particular to telephoto lenses. Lightweight and Compact Design Thanks to Optical System for Exclusive Use on Digital CamerasSince the optical system is designed for exclusive use on digital cameras, the image circle is smaller, resulting in a compact package measuring 3.3 inches, accepting a 52mm standard filter and weighing a mere 10.4 ounces. Revolutionary Minimum Focus Distance of 37.4 inches for 1:3.5 Macro Capability over the Entire Zoom RangeThe 55-200mm zoom lens realizes an MFD (Minimum Focus Distance) of 37.4 inches over the entire zoom range, the top level of the closest focusing distance among tele-zoom lenses. Since the maxim
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 lens keeps erroring out July 20, 2010
bummed_out
i got this for my girlfriend - we threw it on her Canon XS, and immediately got an "err 01" error that said there was a problem with the connection between the camera and lens, and to clean them. i did, and got the same error. this is right out of the box.
i put the lens on my XTi, and got an "error 99". i'm pretty pissed off with the first impressions. i have a Tamron 70-300 and have never had any issues.
Good for soccer moms, GREAT for indoor (surprisingly!) November 15, 2009
Candace Beauchamp (Austin, TX)
I purchased this lens a year or two ago for my Rebel XTI because I wanted something that would fill in that small gap between my 18-55 and 70-300, I sometimes wanted something but neither lens would do. This fits the bill pretty well. I originally got this for those times when I was watching my kids play soccer and they were too close to me to use the 70-300. It does just okay for this. The auto focus can be a bit slower than my others so you have to allow for that. It's also a little bit more noisy, but eh. Doesn't matter.
What I use this lens for the most, however, is indoor shots. I am no where near a pro photographer. I like to play and my subjects are usually my children (who run away if they seem with a camera). So, I tend to sit back and use zoom a lot to get what I want. This lens spectrum covers well in an indoor setting and the quality of the detail is amazing for the price I paid. I'd recommend for folks to pick this one up - and give the Tamron brand a chance. I was worried at first because I have a CANON camera that I'd only use CANON lenses, but this is a fabulous lens for what we use it for.
 Tamron AF 55-200mm for Canon DSLR November 7, 2009
pwrplayhockey (Columbus, OH, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I own a Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP, and I've had it for 3 1/2 years. I thought it's time to get a 2nd lens, since I have a 300mm lens for my 35mm Rebel, but not for my Digital Rebel.
I figured I'd give this one a chance, due to the price and features. I think this slightly smaller lens is a better choice, for me, because of the smaller size. And, unlike a 35mm camera, it's a lot easier to crop digital pictures.
I am pleased with the lens. I believe the picture quality is exactly what I expected or better. I do think it's a little slow when it's far out of focus, but it's quick enough when it's just a little out of focus. I don't plan on using the lens everyday, but for the money and features, it's worth it.
tamron lens April 15, 2009
Robert Marshall (Mc Mechen, WV USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
So far I am very please with this lens.I like the smooth operation and the picture quality.
 Good Lens for a Cheap Price January 1, 2009
Jan Ulrich (Lo Angeles, CA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I originally bought this lens in order to have a zoom along with my 18-55mm kit lens for my Rebel Xti. Overall the build quality of this lens is very nice. It comes with a lens hood which is great because Canon usually charges you around $30 extra dollars for a lens hood. The only bad thing about this lens is the autofocus speed. I have often tried to use this lens for sports photography and have really been disappointed. It often takes a while for the lens to focus on hat you want it to. In low light the autofocus is completely unusable. Sometimes at the last second the camera will focus on something else and all I get are some blurry action shots with the background in focus and the event completely blurry. Overall I would recommend this lens for a person that wants to increase their lens capabilities to a mid-range zoom and whose budget is somewhat lower. If you're really looking for a lens more suited for sports photography you're not going to find anything at such a low price. But the price you pay an the quality you get is impressive. This was my first experience with Tamron and I will continue to buy their products in the future.
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