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 £1,100–£1,140 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
£1,100
at Cambrian Photography
- Used from
- £406.99 at eBay.co.uk63% under new
- 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 £1,100 in the United Kingdom (Cambrian Photography); used and refurbished copies start at £406.99. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost £1,100 to £1,140 new.
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 Kingdom
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Canon EF version
£1,100
24% off
£1,449Cambrian Photography
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Nikon F version
£1,449
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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.
- Used from £406.99 today in United Kingdom, at the stores we track.
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
Cheapest in the US: about 12% under the UK price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in GBP 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 StatesCheapest | $1,299≈ £971 | — |
| United Kingdom(you) | £1,100 | £406.99 |
| Europe | €1,167.55≈ £974 | €600≈ £500 |
| Australia | A$2,099≈ £1,077 | A$920≈ £472 |
| 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 4 days so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | £406.99 | £495.28 | £495.28 | 4 |
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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