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

Focal length: 200–500 mm
Aperture: f/5–6.3
Weight: 1,226 g
Filter diameter: 86 mm
Min. focus distance: 250 cm
Length: 224.5 mm

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On full-frame Nikon F cameras, this 200-500 mm telephoto zoom delivers long reach at a compact 1.226 kg. The aperture runs from f/5 to f/6.3, and it has no stabilizer. A detachable tripod mount and a filter effect control adapter are included. The minimum focus distance is 2.5 m. It suits 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

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: 1,226 g (2.7 lb)
Filter diameter: 86 mm
Min. focus distance: 250 cm (entire zoom range)
Max. magnification: 1:5 (0.2×)
Length: 224.5 mm (8.84 in)
Diameter: 93.5 mm (3.68 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 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 300-750 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame:: Nikon D6, Nikon D780, Nikon D850, Nikon D5, Nikon D810A, Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, Nikon D750, Nikon Df, Nikon D610, Nikon D4, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D600, Nikon D3S, Nikon D3X, Nikon D700
APS-C:: Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500, Nikon D500, Nikon D3400, Nikon D5600, Nikon D5500, Nikon D7200, Nikon D3300, Nikon D7100, Nikon D5300, Nikon D3200, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000, Nikon D3100, Nikon D300S, Nikon D5000, Nikon D3000, Nikon D90, Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

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

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

Lens	Tamron SP AF 200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD (IF)	Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR	Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM	Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG
Focal length	200-500 mm	200-500 mm	150-500 mm	200-500 mm
Max. aperture	f/5-6.3	f/5.6	f/5-6.3	f/2.8
Weight	1,226 g	2,300 g	1,780 g	15,700 g
Filter diameter	86 mm	95 mm	86 mm	72 mm
Min. focus distance	250 cm	220 cm	220 cm	200 cm
Length	224.5 mm	267.5 mm	252 mm	726 mm
Autofocus	yes	yes	yes	yes
Image stabilization	no	yes	yes	no

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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 1,226 g. It is 224.5 mm long with a diameter of 93.5 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 300-750 mm in full-frame terms.

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

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