
Nikon F (DX/FX) 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
- 188.3 mm
At a Glance
The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a full-frame telephoto zoom for Nikon F-mount. Its aperture stays at f/2.8 across the whole zoom range, which allows shorter shutter times and shallow depth of field. The VC optical stabilizer counters camera shake. At 1.47 kg it suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits, and a tripod mount is included.
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
- 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
- 188.3 mm (7.41 in)
- Diameter
- 85.8 mm (3.38 in)
- Released
- November 2012
Manufacturer data: tamron.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
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 Nikon F-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-300 mm in full-frame terms.
Nikon F-Mount cameras
With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | NIKKOR 70-200mm F/2.8E FL ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR | Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,470 g | 1,430 g | 1,470 g | 1,540 g |
| Filter diameter | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 130 cm | 110 cm | 140 cm | 140 cm |
| Length | 188.3 mm | 202.5 mm | 215 mm | 205.5 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes | yes | yes |
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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 188.3 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 105-300 mm in full-frame terms.
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