Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Lens for Canon EF / EF-S, Nikon F · Announced February 2017 · Discontinued
Official site on tamron.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Telephoto
Typically $1,299 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$1,299
at Dodd Camera
- Launch RRP
- $1,299Best new is 0% under
- Zoom range: 70–200mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2.8, Constant through the zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: USD
- Weight: 1,500 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.16×, Focuses to 0.95 m
SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 overview
The Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is a 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom for full-frame cameras on Canon EF / EF-S and Nikon F, announced by Tamron in February 2017. 41 cameras we track take it without an adapter. It is discontinued, so new stock may be limited.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits. It is a weaker pick for travelling light.
New, it sells for $1,299 to $1,399 at the 2 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock. It launched at $1,299.
Worth comparing it with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM and Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM | Sports.
Where to buy the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 in United States
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Dodd CameraBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer
$1,299
Camera Wholesalers
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
Above RRP +8%
$1,399
Beach Camera
Open boxOut of stock
Authorized dealer
$899
30% off
$1,299
Beach Camera
Open boxOut of stock
Authorized dealer
$899
30% off
$1,299
Beach Camera
Open boxOut of stock
Authorized dealer
$899
22% off
$1,159.97
Beach Camera
Open boxOut of stock
Authorized dealer
$899
25% off
$1,208.74Beach Camera
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer
Free 2 Day Shipping
$1,139
19% off
$1,412.94Ritz Camera
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer
$1,199
Camera Wholesalers
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Canon EF version
$1,298.99
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Things to know
- 70–200mm zoom, f/2.8 constant through the zoom.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (USD motor); optical stabilisation.
- 1,500 g; 88 × 193.8 mm; 77mm filters; internal zoom (doesn't extend).
- Focuses down to 0.95 m, up to 0.16× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Made in 2 mount versions: check the version before you buy.
- Replaces the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD (2012).
- Discontinued by the maker: new stock may be limited.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United States today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Portraits (70–135mm-equivalent reach at f/2.8)
Not the best for
- Travelling light (1,500 g)
From the SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
About the same price in the US as in Europe, the next cheapest.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you)Cheapest | $1,299 | — |
| United Kingdom | £1,100≈ $1,472 | £406.99≈ $545 |
| Europe | €1,167.55≈ $1,304 | €600≈ $670 |
| Australia | A$2,099≈ $1,442 | A$920≈ $632 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
We've seen used SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 prices on 1 day so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $649.99 | $649.99 | $649.99 | 1 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 70–200mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 70–200mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 23 / 17
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.95 m
- Max magnification
- 0.16×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (USD)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- Yes
Size & weight
- Weight
- 1,500 g
- Diameter × length
- 88 × 193.8 mm
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
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