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Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

Canon EF Autofocus OIS

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

Focal length
70–200 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
1470 g
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
130 cm
Length
197 mm

At a Glance

This full-frame telephoto zoom for Canon EF covers 70-200 mm with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Light gathering therefore stays the same while zooming, and depth of field can be kept shallow. The VC stabilizer is optical. Minimum focus distance is 1.3 m at a magnification of 1:8. Weighing 1.47 kg, the lens suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Events
  • Portraits

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
23
Groups
17
Weight
1,470 g (3.24 lb)
Filter diameter
77 mm
Min. focus distance
130 cm (51.18 in)
Max. magnification
1:8 (0.13×)
Length
197 mm (7.76 in)
Diameter
85.8 mm (3.38 in)
Released
March 2013

Manufacturer data: tamron.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD fit?

The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 112-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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 SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD compared

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

LensTamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USDCanon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USMCanon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Focal length70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm70-200 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight1,470 g1,490 g1,590 g1,310 g
Filter diameter77 mm77 mm77 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance130 cm120 cm140 cm150 cm
Length197 mm199 mm197 mm193.6 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD: FAQ

Does the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD has autofocus.

Does the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD have image stabilization?

Yes, the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD weigh?

The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD weighs 1,470 g. It is 197 mm long with a diameter of 85.8 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD use?

The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD takes 77 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is 130 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 112-320 mm in full-frame terms.

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