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Rent NowTamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens
Fast Telephoto Zoom Powerhouse for Nikon F-Mount Systems
The Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a highly popular, fast telephoto zoom lens engineered for full-frame Nikon F-mount DSLRs. Spanning a classic and highly versatile focal spectrum, this Generation 2 lens is a staple tool for sports photojournalism, fast-paced action tracking, wildlife photography, weddings, and high-end portraiture.
By pairing an ultra-bright, constant f/2.8 aperture with a sophisticated optical layout and class-leading 5-stop image stabilization, this lens delivers exceptional sharpness and rendering speed across its entire zoom range.
CONDITION NOTE (EXCELLENT GRADE / FULL ACCESSORIES INCLUDED)
This professional-tier telephoto zoom lens is in Excellent, Fine-Grade Condition. It has been comprehensively bench-tested across all optical groups and internal tracking mechanisms, performing flawlessly with quiet, pinpoint execution.
Included Accessories: Ships 100% complete with its native front and rear lens caps, the original matching petal lens hood, and the dedicated rotating, removable tripod collar featuring an integrated Arca-type baseline.
Cosmetic & Mechanical State: The durable metal barrel exhibits virtually zero signs of field wear, scratches, or finish loss. The zoom and focus rubber rings retain their deep texture and fluid mechanical resistance. The optical glass elements are completely immaculate—pristine, scratch-free, and totally clear of any internal dust, haze, or blemishes.
Constant f/2.8 Aperture & Elite Color-Corrected Optics
Versatile FX & DX Telephoto Framing: Spans a useful 70-200mm telephoto reach on full-frame FX cameras. It can also be paired natively with DX-format crop-sensor bodies, where it provides a 105-300mm equivalent focal length range for added telephoto compression.
Constant f/2.8 Exposure Profile: The bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture guarantees consistent exposure values throughout the entire zoom range, making it a powerful asset for low-light indoor arenas and achieving a beautifully shallow depth of field.
XLD & LD Chromatic Correction: The internal layout features one XLD (Extra-Low Dispersion) element and five LD (Low Dispersion) elements to aggressively suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing, ensuring high structural clarity, color fidelity, and apparent edge-to-edge sharpness.
eBAND & BBAR Anti-Reflective Barriers: Coated with both eBAND (Extended Bandwidth & Angular-Dependency) and BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) layers. This joint defense eliminates internal reflections, ghosting, and lens flare, maintaining deep tonal contrast even when framing directly into backlighting.
5-Stop Vibration Compensation & High-Speed USD Motor
5-Stop Hardware Stabilization: Integrated Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanics minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5 stops, enabling exceptionally sharp handheld shooting in low-light environments.
Three Specialized VC Optimization Modes:
Mode 1: A balanced setting for general use that stabilizes both the viewfinder preview image and the final capture results.
Mode 2: Tailored exclusively to compensate for panning camera movements.
Mode 3: Optimizes tracking by stabilizing only during the exact moment of shutter release, bypassing viewfinder stabilization for an uninterrupted visual response.
Ring-Type Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD): Driven by a high-torque ring-type USD autofocus motor that delivers quick, quiet, and precise focusing tracking on fast-moving action. It features a close minimum focusing distance of just 3.1 feet (0.95 meters).
Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Supports full-time manual focus override capabilities, letting you fine-tune focus alignment by hand at any moment simply by rotating the focus ring without toggling camera switches.
Precise Electromagnetic Diaphragm: Outfitted with an electronic aperture mechanism that ensures incredibly stable, highly consistent exposure control across rapid continuous burst shooting modes.
Ergonomic Metal Chassis & Weather-Sealed Protection
Moisture-Resistant Metal Barrel: Constructed from a rugged, ergonomically curved metal alloy shell featuring extensive weather gaskets across all joint junctions to protect inner electronics from rain, dust, and moisture.
Protective Front Fluorine Shield: The front lens element is treated with a protective fluorine coating that repels water droplets, dust particles, oils, and fingerprint smudges for effortless cleaning in the field.
Arca-Swiss Compatible Tripod Foot: The included rotating, removable tripod collar features an integrated Arca-type quick-release baseline, allowing you to slide the lens directly onto compatible tripod heads or monopods without using separate plates.
TAP-in Console Customization: Fully compatible with the optional Tamron TAP-in Console accessory, enabling you to calibrate precise autofocus tracking zones, adjust VC behavior, and update internal lens firmware from a personal computer.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length Range: 70-200mm (105-300mm equivalent on DX-format sensors)
Maximum Constant Aperture: f/2.8
Minimum Operational Aperture: f/22
Lens Mount Type: Nikon F-Mount (Electromagnetic Diaphragm variant)
Filter Thread Diameter Size: 82mm
Lens Optical Layout: 23 Elements configured in 17 Groups
Autofocus Motorization: Ring-Type USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)
Image Stabilization Hardware: Built-In VC (Vibration Compensation up to 5 Stops)
Minimum Focus Distance: 3.11 feet / 0.95 meters
Maximum Magnification Ratio: 1:6.1
Aperture Blade Count: 9-Blade Diaphragm (Rounded Layout)
Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approx. 3.46 x 7.6″ / 88 x 193 mm
Weight: Approx. 52.9 oz / 1500 grams (Robust, heavy-duty build)
System Compatibility Notice
Due to the precise electromagnetic diaphragm mechanism, this lens is exclusively compatible with select Nikon DSLR bodies that support electronic aperture linkage control, including:
DX Bodies: D3100, D3200, D3300, D3400, D5000, D5100, D5200, D5300, D5500, D5600, D7000, D7100, D7200, D500.
FX Bodies: D600, D610, D700, D750, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D3x, D4, D4S, Df, D5, and all subsequent full-frame bodies. (Note: Older F-mount bodies not listed here will not be able to control the aperture).
