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Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)

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Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)

Focal length
200–500 mm
Aperture
f/5–6.3
Weight
1237 g
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm
Length
227 mm
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At a Glance

The 200-500 mm telephoto zoom for full-frame Canon EF is compact for its reach at 1.237 kg. The aperture runs from f/5 to f/6.3, and there is no optical stabilizer. A detachable tripod mount is included, and the minimum focus distance is 2.5 m. The lens targets wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • Only f/6.3 at the long end: in low light, ISO or shutter time go up.
  • No optical stabilizer: on DSLRs without sensor stabilization, short shutter times or a tripod are needed.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
200 mm
Max. focal length
500 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/6.3
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
13
Groups
10
Weight
1,237 g (2.73 lb)
Filter diameter
86 mm
Min. focus distance
250 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification
1:5 (0.2×)
Length
227 mm (8.94 in)
Diameter
94 mm (3.7 in)

Manufacturer data: tamron.com, tamron.com

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

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Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) fit?

The Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) 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 320-800 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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 SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) compared

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

LensTamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSMSigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DGCanon EF 200-400mm f/4L IS USM Extender 1.4x
Focal length200-500 mm150-500 mm200-500 mm200-400 mm
Max. aperturef/5-6.3f/5-6.3f/2.8f/4
Weight1,237 g1,780 g15,700 g3,620 g
Filter diameter86 mm86 mm72 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance250 cm220 cm200 cm200 cm
Length227 mm252 mm726 mm366 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnoyes
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Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF): FAQ

Does the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) have autofocus?

Yes, the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) has autofocus.

Does the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) have image stabilization?

No, the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) weigh?

The Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) weighs 1,237 g. It is 227 mm long with a diameter of 94 mm.

What filter size does the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) use?

The Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) takes 86 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) is 250 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF) covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 320-800 mm in full-frame terms.

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