September 25, 2002 – Tamron Co., Ltd. (President CEO: Morio Ono) announces the release of a new super telephoto zoom lens reaching 500mm:
SP AF200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD [IF] (Model A08)
Succeeding the AF200-400mm F/5.6 LD [IF] (Model 175D), the new high-performance Di model has a telephoto range of 500mm and is a proud new addition to the Tamron SP-series. Featuring such accessories as a Filter Effect Control (FEC), which enables easy control of the PL filter even when a hood is attached, and a detachable tripod mount, the lens comes equipped with everything necessary for capturing quality sports and wildlife photographs. In addition, to meet the needs of this dual-format world (silver-halide and digital), the optical system of the lens is designed to provide optimum performance when used with the latest digital SLR cameras that are becoming more popular than ever.
*Di: Stands for “Digitally integrated”, a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras.
Main Features:
All the high depiction capabilities the Tamron SP-series is known for, and more!
The SP AF200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD [IF] has even better resolution and contrast throughout the entire focal length range than the extremely popular AF200-400mm F/5.6 LD [IF] (Model 175D) released in 1995.
Aberrations corrected through the use of LD (Low Dispersion/Low Refraction) Elements
Axial color aberrations that are highly noticeable in many telephoto lenses have been reduced through the use of one LD element, enabling clear, high-definition photographs at any focal length.
Super high definition picture maintains contrast
Due to highly balanced optical instrumentation, excellent contrast is achieved in the low frequency range, leading to high-resolution pictures across the entire image plane.
Engineering plastics have realized a lightweight lens
In order to greatly reduce the weight of the lens, the barrel components consist of engineering plastics that excel in dimensional stability and strength.
Filter Effect Control (FEC) enables easy control of the PL filter even when the hood is attached
The lens features Filter Effect Control (FEC) for easy control of PL filters, which are essential for landscape photography. All previous lens models had the shortcoming of poor PL filter manipulation when the hood was attached. However, with the Tamron SP AF200-500mm F/5-6.3 Di LD [IF], users can adjust the PL filter even when the hood is attached by twisting the surrounding ring where the filter connects.
Quick release tripod mount
The lens’ tripod mount, made of lightweight and highly durable magnesium alloy, enables one touch tripod attachment and release, enhancing its use with a tripod, while at the same time greatly improving the grip for handheld shooting.
Form and texture that embodies the high performance, high precision qualities of the SP series, and a design to match a new generation of lenses
This lens features the two gold metal rings that symbolize the SP series, and other design elements that boost its looks and make it even more recognizable as a Tamron SP series lens. A more detailed pattern has been employed for the rubber covering of the zoom and focus rings to improve grip and visual uniformity when the lens is attached to a camera body. Tamron has also improved the readability of important imprinted information on the lens such as the distance scale and f-numbers. The SP AF200-500mm features a sleek burnished-black finish on the lens barrel to impart a further touch of refinement.
Specifications
Focal Length: 200-500mm
Maximum Aperture: F/5-6.3
Angle of View: 12°~5°
Optical Construction: 13 elements, in 10 groups
Minimum Object Distance: 2.5m (98.4”) (entire zoom range)
Filter Size: f86mm
Overall Length: 224.5mm (8.8”)
Maximum Diameter: f93.5mm (3.7”)
Weight: Undecided
Diaphragm Blades: 9 blades
Minimum Aperture: F/32
Standard Accessory: Round-type hood
Com Compatible Mount Models: Canon AF, Minolta AF-D and Nikon AF-D
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