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    Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
    Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

    Tamron AF 55-200mm F/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro

    55–200mm · f/4–5.6

    Overview

    The Tamron AF 55-200mm f/4-5.6 Di II LD Macro is an affordable telephoto zoom for APS-C DSLRs. Optically, it delivers good center resolution at 55mm and excellent MTF at shorter focal lengths, but suffers from noticeable chromatic aberration, especially at 200mm, and rapid fall-off at the long end. Build is all-plastic with a rubberized zoom ring and a narrow manual focus ring; autofocus is slow and noisy. It suits budget-conscious users seeking a lightweight telephoto with macro capability, but not demanding shooters.