Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD

Compact constant aperture telephoto zoom lens

Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Tamron
Model A034

Key Features

OPTICAL 20 elements in 14 groups with 3 LD elements
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture with 9 rounded blades
AUTOFOCUS USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) motor for fast, quiet AF
STABILIZATION VC (Vibration Compensation) providing 4 stops of correction
MAGNIFICATION Maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.1
WEATHER SEALING Moisture-resistant construction with fluorine coating
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Tamron TAP-in Console
INTERNAL ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism keeps lens length constant
FILTER 67mm front filter thread
MIN FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 0.95m
MOUNT Available for Canon EF and Nikon F mounts
BUILD High-grade engineering plastic with metal mount
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 860g

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus override
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Internal zoom mechanism
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Internal zoom design
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present Tamron VC system
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Moisture-resistant construction

How-to Use Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 70-210mm
Aperture f/4 - f/32
Lens Construction 20 elements in 14 groups
Angle of View 34u00b021' - 11u00b046'
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.95m (37.4 in)
Max Magnification 1:3.1
Filter Size 67mm
Stabilization VC (4 stops)
Autofocus Motor USD
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 860g (Canon) / 850g (Nikon)
Dimensions 76mm x 174mm
Mounts Canon EF, Nikon F
Compatibility Full-frame and APS-C