Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Lens for Nikon (AS-IS)

Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Aspherical D IF LD Super Lens (Model 571D)
Versatile, Lightweight All-In-One Zoom for Nikon F-Mount
The Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Aspherical D IF LD Super (Model 571D) is a classic, high-ratio all-in-one superzoom lens designed for Nikon F-mount SLR and DSLR cameras. Offering an expansive 7.1x zoom range, this lens compresses wide-angle landscape capabilities and telephoto portrait reach into a single, highly portable package.

By employing specialized hybrid glass elements and Tamron’s signature Triple-Cam internal zoom architecture, this lens was engineered to serve as an agile, lightweight walkaround option for travel, everyday snapshots, and casual outdoor photography.

AS-IS / PARTS OR REPAIR CONDITION NOTE
Please read carefully before purchasing: This lens is heavily discounted and listed strictly under Bargain / As-Is Condition due to severe internal optical degradation and age.

Optical Condition (Heavy Haze & Fungus): The internal glass matrix contains a large amount of visible internal haze along with prominent organic fungus colonies. This significant degradation directly and severely impacts image quality. Shooting with this lens will result in a noticeable loss of contrast, overall image softness, and heavy, dream-like glowing flare when facing any light source.

Cosmetic & Mechanical State: The engineered plastic outer barrel shows signs of normal to heavy handling wear, including surface scuffs and typical aging of the rubber grip rings. The mechanical zoom ring and manual focus ring remain operational.

Value Proposition: This lens is sold strictly As-Is for parts, repair, or optical experimentation. It is an excellent, low-cost candidate for those practicing lens disassembly, element cleaning, or looking for a budget-friendly prop lens.

Included Accessories
Front Lens Cap

Rear Lens Cap

Creative Superzoom Architecture & Corrective Optics
All-in-One 28-200mm Focal Range: Provides an incredibly flexible focal spectrum on full-frame (FX) bodies, or a compressed 42-300mm equivalent telephoto-biased reach when adapted to crop-sensor (DX) Nikon DSLRs.

Hybrid Aspherical & LD Glass Elements: The internal optical formulation utilizes two Hybrid Aspherical elements alongside Low Dispersion (LD) glass. This specialized arrangement allowed engineers to reduce the overall number of physical lens elements, minimizing weight while actively fighting chromatic aberrations and geometric distortions.

Triple-Cam Internal Zoom System: Driven by Tamron’s unique Triple-Cam mechanical layout, which handles the complex internal tracking groups smoothly during focal transitions while maintaining a structurally balanced lens barrel.

Impact-Resistant, Lightweight Build: Constructed with a high-grade engineered plastic composite shell designed to absorb everyday handling shocks, protect the intricate internal zoom tracks, and drastically reduce the overall physical weight of the lens for comfortable all-day carrying.

Internal Focusing (IF) Engineering: Features an internal focusing framework that updates responsiveness and keeps the physical length of the lens stable during focus acquisition. The front 72mm filter thread ring does not rotate during operation, making the use of circular polarizing filters completely hassle-free.

Compatibility Note for Nikon Shooters
D-Type Mechanical Linkage: This is a classic “D-Type” lens utilizing a mechanical screw-drive focus coupling.

Autofocus Limitations: Autofocus is fully supported on Nikon DSLR bodies equipped with an internal focus motor (such as the D7000-series, D90, D300, D750, D850, etc.). It will function as a Manual Focus Only lens when mounted to entry-level Nikon DSLRs that lack an internal focus motor (such as the D3000-series or D5000-series).

Technical Specifications
Focal Length Range: 28-200mm Superzoom

Maximum Variable Aperture: f/3.8 (Wide) to f/5.6 (Telephoto)

Minimum Operational Aperture: f/22 to f/36

Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount (D-Type Mechanical Coupling)

Filter Thread Diameter Size: 72mm (Non-rotating front layout)

Lens Optical Layout: 16 Elements configured in 14 Groups

Autofocus Drive Mechanism: Camera Body Screw-Drive (No internal motor)

Minimum Focus Distance: 2.62 feet / 0.8 meters (Across the zoom range)

Aperture Blade Count: 6-Blade Diaphragm

Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.1 x 3.2 inches / 78 x 82 mm

Weight: Approx. 15.3 oz / 435 grams (Ultra-lightweight superzoom layout)