Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 SP Di VC USD G2 Lens (for Nikon)

^{Tamron 70200G2N SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 F/Nikon Ø77}

• Canon EF-Mount/Full-Frame Format
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
• One XLD Element Five LD Elements
• eBAND BBAR and Fluorine Coatings
• Ultrasonic Silent Drive Autofocus Motor
• VC Image Stabilization
• Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
• Removable Arca-Compatible Tripod Mount
• Rounded Nine-Blade Diaphragm

^{Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens for Nikon F}

A popular telephoto zoom for a variety of shooting applications this Nikon F-mount SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 Lens from Tamron is characterized by its bright f/2.8 constant maximum aperture as well as sophisticated optical and physical designs. In regard to optics an improved layout contains one XLD element and five LD elements to suppress color fringing and chromatic aberrations for notable clarity and color accuracy and both BBAR and eBAND coatings have been applied to reduce flare and ghosting.

Complementing the optical assets this 70-200mm f/2.8 also features an advanced Vibration Compensation (VC) system that compensates for up to five stops of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. A ring-type Ultrasonic Silent Drive autofocus motor is also featured for responsive and accurate performance and also affords full-time manual focus override for fine-tuned control. Additionally the lens is also dust- and moisture-resistant for working in trying environmental conditions and it is paired with a rotating removable tripod foot with an Arca-type compatible base for seamless shooting atop a tripod or monopod.

Spanning a useful range of telephoto focal lengths this lens is designed for FX-format Nikon F-mount DSLRs however can also be used with DX models where it will provide a 105-300mm equivalent focal length range. Constant f/2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and affords consistent performance throughout the entire zoom range. One XLD (extra-low dispersion) and five LD (low dispersion) elements are featured in the optical design to noticeably limit color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity color fidelity and apparent sharpness. Both eBAND and BBAR coatings have been applied to suppress ghosting and lens flare for improved contrast when working in backlit conditions. VC image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake by up to 5 stops for more effective handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions. Three separate VC modes are also available to suit various styles of shooting: Mode 1 is a balanced setting for general use and promotes both a stabilized viewfinder image and stabilized results; Mode 2 is designed exclusively for panning movements; and Mode 3 is optimized to stabilize only during capture without stabilizing the viewfinder image. A ring-type USD autofocus motor delivers quick and precise focusing performance to suit working with moving subjects. This motor also affords full-time manual focus control and it is possible to focus on subjects as close as 3.1' away. A sealed dust- and moisture-resistant construct