Used Tamron SP AF Di LD 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Canon Lens

The Used Tamron SP AF Di LD 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Canon Lens is a powerful ultra-telephoto zoom designed for Canon EF mount cameras, offering an extensive focal range for bringing distant subjects closer. With 200-500mm coverage, this Tamron SP-series lens is particularly well suited to wildlife, bird photography, sports, motorsport, aviation and nature photography where extra reach is essential. Its Di optical design provides coverage for full-frame cameras while also being suitable for APS-C DSLRs, where the effective field of view becomes even narrower.

The lens incorporates two Low Dispersion (LD) elements designed to help reduce chromatic aberration and maintain sharp, high-contrast images throughout the zoom range. An Internal Focus system keeps the lens barrel from extending during focusing, while autofocus can be switched to manual focus when greater control is required. The 200-500mm range gives photographers considerable flexibility, allowing subjects to be framed tightly without needing to physically move closer.

With a minimum focusing distance of 2.5m throughout the zoom range and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:5 at 500mm, the lens can also be useful for larger wildlife and other distant subjects where a long working distance is desirable. A detachable rotating tripod collar provides additional support and balance when working with the lens on a tripod or monopod.

Key Features

• Tamron SP AF Di LD 200-500mm f/5-6.3 ultra-telephoto zoom lens
• Canon EF mount
• Full-frame compatible
• 200-500mm focal length range
• f/5-6.3 maximum aperture
• 12° to 5° angle of view
• Two LD Low Dispersion glass elements
• Internal Focus system
• Autofocus with manual focus control
• 9-blade diaphragm
• Minimum focusing distance of 2.5m throughout the zoom range
• Maximum magnification ratio of 1:5 at 500mm
• 86mm filter thread
• Detachable rotating tripod collar
• Designed for wildlife, bird, sports and nature photography
• Tamron SP Super Performance construction

Powerful 200-500mm Telephoto Zoom

The extensive 200-500mm focal range provides the reach needed for photographing distant subjects. At 200mm, the lens is useful for larger wildlife, outdoor sports and general telephoto photography, while extending to 500mm allows photographers to fill the frame with birds, wildlife and other subjects that are difficult to approach closely.

Low Dispersion Optical Design

Two LD glass elements are incorporated into the optical design to help control chromatic aberration and support sharp, high-resolution images with good contrast. The lens uses 13 elements in 10 groups and a 9-blade diaphragm.

Internal Focusing

The Internal Focus system keeps the physical length of the lens unchanged during focusing, making handling more predictable when tracking distant subjects. The Canon version also provides an AF/MF switch for changing between autofocus and manual focusing.

Tripod Collar

Long telephoto lenses benefit from additional support, and the Tamron 200-500mm includes a detachable rotating tripod collar. This helps balance the lens when mounted to a tripod or monopod and makes it easier to switch between horizontal and vertical compositions.

Ideal For

The Used Tamron SP AF Di LD 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Canon Lens is ideal for wildlife photographers, birdwatchers, sports photographers, motorsport enthusiasts, aviation photographers and nature photographers looking for substantial telephoto reach. It is particularly useful for photographing subjects at a distance where a conventional 70-300mm or 70-200mm lens may not provide enough magnification.

Compatibility

This version is designed for Canon EF mount cameras and provides coverage for full-frame cameras. It can also be used with compatible Canon APS-C DSLRs, where the narrower field of view provides an effective equivalent of approximately 320-800mm. Compatibility with Canon mirrorless cameras requires an appropriate EF-to-RF adapter.

Specifications

• Mount: Canon EF
• Format: Full frame
• Focal Length: 200-500mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/5-6.3
• Minimum Aperture: f/32
• Angle of View: 12° to 5°
• Optical Construction: 13 elements in 10 groups
• Low Dispersion Elements: 2 LD
• Diaphragm: 9 blades
• Minimum Focus Distance: 2.5m
• Maximum Magnification: 0.2x / 1:5 at 500mm
• Focus System: Internal Focus
• Autofocus: Yes
• Filter Size: 86mm
• Length: Approx. 227mm
• Diameter: Approx. 93.5mm
• Weight: Approx. 1,237g
• Image Stabilisation: No

Condition: Good - Body shows some light signs of use. The optics are clear and unmarked.