
Canon EF Autofocus
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
- Focal length
- 70β200 mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 1330 g
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 95 cm
- Length
- 194 mm
At a Glance
The Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO is a full-frame telephoto zoom for Canon EF with a constant f/2.8 aperture. Its magnification of 1:3.1 at a 95 cm minimum focus distance stands out and helps with close-ups. It has no stabilizer and weighs 1.33 kg. It suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Good for
- Sports
- Wildlife
- Events
- Portraits
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
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
- 18
- Groups
- 13
- Weight
- 1,330 g (2.93 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 77 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 95 cm (entire zoom range)
- Max. magnification
- 1:3.1 (0.32Γ)
- Length
- 194 mm (7.64 in)
- Diameter
- 89.5 mm (3.52 in)
- Released
- April 2008
Manufacturer data: tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) Β· How we check
Which cameras does the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO fit?
The Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO 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
- 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 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.
| Lens | Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM | Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm | 70-200 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 1,330 g | 1,490 g | 1,590 g | 1,310 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 95 cm | 120 cm | 140 cm | 150 cm |
| Length | 194 mm | 199 mm | 197 mm | 193.6 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | yes | yes | no |
This lens is also available for
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO: FAQ
Does the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO have autofocus?
Yes, the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO has autofocus.
Does the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO have image stabilization?
No, the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) 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 SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO weigh?
The Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO weighs 1,330 g. It is 194 mm long with a diameter of 89.5 mm.
What filter size does the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO use?
The Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO takes 77 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO is 95 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 112-320 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Tamron SP 70-200mm F2.8 Di VC USD G2
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS III USM
70-200mm Β· f/2.8
Related guides
What does the f mean in camera lenses? f/2.8 explained
The f in f/2.8 is the f-number: focal length divided by aperture diameter. Learn why lower means more light and how the f-stop scale works.
How to clean a camera lens safely, step by step
How to clean a camera lens: blow off dust, then wipe gently with a microfiber cloth or lens paper. Steps and warnings from Canon, Nikonβ¦
Types of Camera Lenses Explained: Uses and Differences
Types of camera lenses explained: wide-angle, standard, telephoto, prime, zoom, macro and more, with focal length ranges and typical uses.