Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Review

Review of the Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro lens

Product Overview

Overall rating:

85%

Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro

Overall score:85%
Value:90%
Performance:85%
Image Quality:85%
Design:80%
Features:85%

Pros:

  • Excellent image quality at shorter focal lengths

Cons:

  • Minute manual focusing ring

Product:

Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£149.00

Sample images

Verdict

The Tamron excels at wide apertures and short-to-medium focal lengths but is numerically weaker at the 200mm setting. Overall this is a very competent and good-looking lens that should appeal to everyone other than photographers for whom a practical manual-focusing option is essential.

Details

Sample Photos: See sample image gallery
Minimum Aperture:f/32-45
Filter Thread:52mm
Focus Method:AF/MF
Other:Lens hood included
Minimum Focus:0.95
Lens Construction:13/9, Low-dispersion glass
Maximum Aperture:f/4-5.6
Weight:295g
Dimensions:72x83
Maximum Format Size:APS-C
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