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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.
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
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
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
- APS-C:
- Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)
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.
| Lens | Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro | Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 55-200 mm | 50-200 mm | 55-250 mm | 55-250 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 | f/4-5.6 |
| Weight | 300 g | 420 g | 390 g | 390 g |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm | 55 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 95 cm | 110 cm | 110 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 83 mm | 102.2 mm | 108 mm | 108 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | yes | yes |
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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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