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Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

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Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

Focal length
55–200 mm
Aperture
f/4–5.6
Weight
300 g
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
95 cm
Length
83 mm

At a Glance

On APS-C cameras with Canon EF mount, this telephoto zoom gives a full-frame equivalent of 88-320 mm. It weighs 300 g and is compact, with an aperture from f/4 to f/5.6. It includes an LD glass element and a rounded diaphragm. The magnification is 1:3.5 at a 95 cm minimum focus distance. As a travel zoom, it also suits sports and wildlife.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • Designed for APS-C: only usable on EOS cameras with an APS-C sensor.
  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
55 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
13
Groups
9
Weight
300 g (0.66 lb)
Filter diameter
52 mm
Min. focus distance
95 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:3.5 (0.29×)
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)
Diameter
72 mm (2.83 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro fit?

The Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro is made for Canon APS-C cameras, where its field of view equals 88-320 mm in full-frame terms. It is not meant for full-frame EOS bodies: EF-S lenses do not mount on them at all, and third-party APS-C lenses vignette heavily.

Canon EF cameras

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensTamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD MacroSigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSMCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II
Focal length55-200 mm50-200 mm55-250 mm55-250 mm
Max. aperturef/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6f/4-5.6
Weight300 g420 g390 g390 g
Filter diameter52 mm55 mm58 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance95 cm110 cm110 cm110 cm
Length83 mm102.2 mm108 mm108 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesyesyes
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Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro: FAQ

Does the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro has autofocus.

Does the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro weigh?

The Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro weighs 300 g. It is 83 mm long with a diameter of 72 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro use?

The Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro takes 52 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro is 95 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro a full-frame lens?

No, the Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 88-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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