Tamron Lenses for Nikon
Note: Tamron continually updates many of their lenses (e.g., same name, different specs). The following table applies to the current Tamron line as of 1/30/2008. When buying used Tamron lenses, be sure to check which version of the lens you're getting (their famous 28-200mm has now had six major revisions, and the earlier versions have poorer focusing abilities than the latest and greatest). Tamron Web site is here.
Di = Designed for digital, works on both 35mm and digital bodies
Di-II = Designed for digital, works with APS sensor sizes (Nikon DSLRs)
Announced at PMA 2008 (Jan):
Focal Length |
D? |
Max F/stop |
Filter Size |
Close Focus |
Comments |
| AF 70-300mm Di LD Macro (A17NII) | Yes | 4-5.6 | 62mm | 59" (1.5m) normal 37.4" (0.95m) macro |
Di = digital imaging. 13 elements in 9 groups. LD element, XR glass for reduced refractive qualities. 1:2 maximum magnification ratio in macro mode. Internal focusing. New internal focus motor. 9-blade aperture diaphragm. Hood included. 16.2 ounces (458g). |
| AF 10-24mm SP Di II LD IF (AB001) | Yes | f/3.5-4.5 | 77mm | 9" (0.24m) | Di = digital imaging. 12 elements in 9 groups. 2 LD glass elements, 1 HID element. 1:5.1 maximum magnification ratio. Internal focusing. 7-blade aperture diaphragm. Hood included. 13.1 ounces (370). |
AF 18-200mm XR Di-II (A14NII) |
Yes |
3.5-6.3 |
62mm |
17.7" ( 0.45m) |
Di = digital imaging. 15 elements in 13 groups. 7-blade aperture diaphragm. Macro mode (1:3.7 magnification at 200mm), internal focusing. New internal focus motor. Hood included. 14.9 ounces (423g). |
| SP AF 17-50mm XR Di-II LD (A16NII) | Yes | 2.8 | 67mm | 10.6" (27cm) | Di = digital imaging. 16 elements in 13 groups. LD and two hybrid aspherical elements, XR glass for reduced refractive qualities. 1:4.5 maximum magnification ratio. Internal focusing. New internal focus motor. 7-blade aperture diaphragm. Hood included. 15.3 ounces (434g). |
Announced at PMA 2007 (Mar):
Focal Length |
D? |
Max F/stop |
Filter Size |
Close Focus |
Comments |
| AF 70-200mm Di LD IF Macro | Yes | f/2.8 | 77mm | 37.4" (.95m) | Di = digital imaging. 18 elements in 13 groups. 3 LD glass elements. 1:3.1 maximum magnification ratio. Detachable tripod mount. Internal focusing. 9-blade aperture diaphragm. Hood included. 39 ounces (1113g). |
| AF 28-300mm XR Di VC LD IF Macro | Yes | F/3.5-6.3 | 67mm | 19.3" (.49m) | Di = digital imaging. XR = high refraction index glass. 18 elements in 13 groups. Hybrid and glass-moded aspherical elements; LD glass elements, and an anomalous dispersion glass element. 1:3 maximum magnification ratio. Vibration reduction (called Vibration Compensation). Zoom lock mechanism. Internal focusing. 9-blade aperture diaphragm. Hood included. 19.4 ounces (550g). |
Announced at Photokina 2006 (Sept):
Focal Length |
D? |
Max F/stop |
Filter Size |
Close Focus |
Comments |
| AF 18-250mm Di-II LD | Yes | F/3.5-6.3 | 62mm | 1.48' (.45m) | Di = digital imaging. 16 elements in 13 groups. anomolus dispersion element. 1:3.5 maximum magnification ratio. Zoom lock mechanism. Internal focusing. 7-blade aperture diaphragm. Hood included. 15.2 ounces (430g). |
Announced at PMA 2006 (Feb):
Focal Length |
D? |
Max F/stop |
Filter Size |
Close Focus |
Comments |
| SP AF 17-50mm XR Di-II LD | Yes | 2.8 | 67mm | 10.6" (27cm) | Di = digital imaging. 16 elements in 13 groups. LD and two hybrid aspherical elements, XR glass for reduced refractive qualities. 1:4.5 maximum magnification ratio. Internal focusing. 7-blade aperture diaphragm. Hood included. 15.3 ounces (434g). |
AF 28-200mm XR Di |
Yes |
3.8-5.6 |
62mm |
19.3" ( 0.49m) |
Di = digital imaging. 15 elements in 14 groups. 7-blade aperture diaphragm. 1:4 maximum magnification ratio, internal focusing. Hood included. 12.5 ounces (354g). |
| AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro | Yes | 4-5.6 | 62mm | 59" (1.5m) normal 37.4" (0.95m) macro |
Di = digital imaging. 13 elements in 9 groups. LD element, XR glass for reduced refractive qualities. 1:2 maximum magnification ratio in macro mode. Internal focusing. 9-blade aperture diaphragm. Hood included. 15.3 ounces (435g). |
Announced at Photokina 2004 (Sept):
Focal Length |
D? |
Max F/stop |
Filter Size |
Close Focus |
Comments |
| AF 11-18mm XR Di-II | Yes | 4.5-5.6 | 77mm | 9.8" (0.25m) | Di = digital imaging. 15 elements in 12 groups. Internal focusing. 7-blade aperture diaphragm. Hood included. 375g. |
AF 18-200mm XR Di-II |
Yes |
3.5-6.3 |
62mm |
17.7" ( 0.45m) |
Di = digital imaging. 15 elements in 13 groups. 7-blade aperture diaphragm. Macro mode (1:2.7 magnification at 200mm), internal focusing. Hood included. 14.9 ounces (423g). |
Announced at Photokina 2002 (Sept):
|
Focal
Length
|
D?
|
Max
F/stop
|
Filter
Size
|
Close
Focus
|
Comments
|
| AF SP 17-35mm Di LD | Yes | 2.8-4 | ? | ? | Di = digital imaging. |
|
AF
SP 28-75mm XR Di
|
Yes
|
2.8
|
67mm
|
?
|
Di
= digital imaging. 4 aspherical, 3 LD elements. Macro mode, internal
focusing. 19.4 ounces. Street price target US$300.
|
| AF SP 70-200mm Di LD | Yes | 2.8 | ? | ? | Di = digital imaging. 2 LD elements. Internal focusing. 41.9 ounces. Street price target US$750. |
| AF SP 180mm Di Macro | Yes | 3.5 | ? | 18" | Di = digital imaging. 2 LD elements. 1:1 Macro, internal focusing. 31.2 ounces. Street price target US$750. |
| AF SP 200-500mm Di LD | Yes | 5.6-6.3 | ? | ? | Di = digital imaging. Rotary zoom (not push pull like the 200-400mm it replaces). 1 LD element. Internal focusing. Street price target US$750. |
Introduced in 2002:
|
Focal
Length
|
D?
|
Max
F/stop
|
Filter
Size
|
Close
Focus
|
Comments
|
| AF 28-300mm Macro Ultra Zoom XR | Yes | 3.5-6.3 | 62mm | 19.3" (49cm) | 1:2.9 magnification maximum (at 300mm). Internal focus. Aspherical, extra refractive, and low dispersion glass elements. 14.8 ounces. |
|
AF
SP 24-135mm AD
|
Yes
|
3.5-5.6
|
72mm
|
16
in (0.4m)
|
1:3.3
macro at 135mm. 19 ounces.
|
| AF 19-35mm | Yes | 3.5-4.5 | 77mm | 19 in (50cm) | 13 elements in 11 groups. 9.64 ounces. Includes lens hood. |
Available:
|
Focal
Length
|
D?
|
Max
F/stop
|
Filter
Size
|
Close
Focus
|
Comments
|
|
MF
SP 17mm
|
No
|
3.5
|
82
|
9.8
in (0.25m)
|
10/12
element design, 5-blade diaphragm, comes with hood and case, requires
adaptall mount
|
|
MF
SP 24mm
|
No
|
2.5
|
55
|
9.8
in (0.25m)
|
9/10
element design, 5-blade diaphragm, requires adaptall mount
|
|
MF
SP 90mm
|
No
|
2.5
|
55
|
11.4
in (0.29m)
|
macro
(1:1), 9/10 element design, 9-blade diaphragm, comes with hood and case,
requires adaptall mount
|
|
MF
SP 300mm
|
No
|
2.8
|
43
drop in?
|
8
ft 2 in (2.5m)
|
2
LD elements, 7/10 element design, 9-blade diaphragm, comes with hood
and case, requires adaptall mount
|
|
MF
SP 500mm
|
No
|
8
|
82
(30.5 drop-in)
|
5
ft 7 in (1.7m)
|
mirror
lens, 4/7 element design, comes with hood and case, requires adaptall
mount
|
|
MF
28-70mm
|
No
|
3.5-4.5
|
52
|
2
ft 3 in (0.7m)
|
8/9
element design, 6-blade diaphragm, requires adaptall mount
|
|
MF
28-200mm
|
No
|
3.8-5.6
|
72
|
31.5
in (0.8m)
|
aspherical
element, 14/16 element design, 6-blade diaphragm, comes with hood, requires
adaptall mount
|
|
MF
SP 28-105mm
|
No
|
2.8
|
82
|
19.7
in (0.5m)
|
4
aspherical elements, 3 LD elements, 13/15 element design, 9-blade diaphragm,
comes with hood and case, requires adaptall mount
|
|
MF
SP 60-300mm
|
No
|
3.8-5.4
|
62
|
7
ft 2 in (1.9m)
|
macro
function gets 1:1.5 at 300mm, 11/15 element design, 8-blade diaphragm,
comes with hood and case, requires adaptall mount
|
|
MF
SP 70-210mm
|
No
|
3.5
|
62
|
2
ft 9 in (0.85m)
|
11/15
element design, 7-blade diaphragm, comes with hood and case, requires
adaptall mount
|
|
MF
70-210mm
|
No
|
4-5.6
|
52
|
3
ft 7 in (1.1m)
|
9/13
element design, 8-blade diaphragm, light (10 oz), comes with hood, requires
adaptall mount
|
|
AF
SP 300mm
|
No
|
2.8
|
112
|
8
ft 2 in (2.5m)
|
2
LD elements, 7/10 element design, 9-blade diaphagm, comes with hood
and case.
|
|
AF
SP 90mm
|
Yes
|
2.8
|
55
|
11.4
in (.29m)
|
macro
(1:1), focusing clutch, 9/10 element design, 9-blade diaphragm, comes
with hood and case.
|
|
AF
SP 20-40mm
|
Yes
|
2.7-3.5
|
77
|
1.7
ft (0.5m)
|
aspherical
elements, 12/15 element design, 6-blade diaphragm, internal focusing,
comes with butterfly hood and case.
|
|
AF
24-70mm
|
No
|
3.3-5.6
|
62
|
15.7
in (0.4m)
|
aspherical
element, close focus applies at all distances, 6-blade diaphragm, comes
with hood.
|
|
AF
28-80mm
|
Yes
|
3.5-5.6
|
58
|
2.3
ft (0.7m)
|
aspherical
elements, 7/7 element design, 6-blade diagphragm, very light (8 oz),
comes with hood.
|
|
AF
28-200mm
|
No
|
3.8-5.6
|
72
|
31.5
in (0.8mm) at 200mm, 37.4 in (0.95m) at 28mm
|
two
aspherical elements, one LD element, internal focusing, 14/16 element
design, 6-blad diagphragm, comes with hood, available in both silver
and black finishes
|
|
AF
200-400mm
|
Yes
|
4-5.6
|
77
|
8
ft 2 in (2.5m)
|
2
LD elements, 11/13 element design, internal focusing, 9-blade diaphragm,
lens hood.
|
|
AF
28-200mm
|
No
|
3.5-5.6
|
58
|
2.4
ft (0.7m)
|
|
|
AF
SP 70-210mm
|
No
|
2.8
|
77
|
4
ft 11 in (1.5m)
|
LD
element, 13/17 element design, 9-blade diaphragm, comes with hood and
case.
|
|
AF
80-210mm
|
Yes
|
4.5-5.6
|
52
|
4
ft 11 in (1.5m)
|
8/9
element design, 7-blade diaphragm, light (10 oz), comes with hood.
|
|
AF
70-300mm
|
Yes
|
4-5.6
|
58
|
4
ft 11 in (1.5m)
|
LD
element, 9/13 element design, 9-blade diaphragm, comes with hood
|
| AF 28-105mm | 4-5.6 | 62 | 19.7 in (0.5m) | internal focusing, 12/15 element design, 6-blade diagphragm, very light (11 oz), comes with hood. | |
| AF SP 28-105mm | 2.8 | 82 | 19.7 in (0.5m) | internal focusing, four aspherical elements, three LD elements, 13/15 element design, 9-blade diagphragm, comes with hood and case. | |
|
AF
28-200mm LD ASL Super II Macro
|
3.8-5.6
|
72
|
19.6
in (0.49m)
|
two
aspherical elements, one LD element, internal focusing, 14/16 element
design, 6-blade diaphragm, comes with hood. Recently upgraded to XR
(extra refractive) version.
|
|
| AF 28-300mm LD ASL | 3.5-5.6 | 72 | 49.6 in (1.26m) at 28mm, 23.6 in (0.6m) at 200mm, 32.3 in (0.82m) at 300mm | three aspherical elements, two LD elements, internal focusing, 15/14 element design, 7-blade diaphragm, comes with hood. | |
| AF 100-300mm | 5-6.3 | 55 | 4 ft 11 in (1.5m) | 9/12 element design, 9-blade diaphragm, light (12.5 oz), comes with lens hood | |
| AF SP 14mm | 2.8 | rear filter slot | 7.8 in (0.2m) | 2 aspherical elements, 12/14 element design, 5-blade diaphragm, comes with butterfly hood and case. |
"MF" = manual focus; "AF" = autofocus.
D? = is the lens D compatible? Only verified lenses are listed as "Yes" in this table.
Max F/stop = widest available f/stop; variable number indicates maximum f/stop changes with focal length.
Filter Size = number is filter thread size.
Close Focus = first number is in feet; number in parentheses is meters (the convention used throughout Nikon Field Guide)