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Tamron AF 28-200mm F/3.8-5.6 XR Aspherical (IF) Super Zoom Lens

The world's smallest, most lightweight 28-200mm high magnification zoom lens. With a minimum focal distance over the entire zoom area of 49cm, and a maximum magnification of 1:4 (at 200mm), this remarkable lens achieves high magnification zoom performance with the compact size of a standard zoom lens. Through XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass and efficient use of aspherical lenses, Tamron has achieved a 25% reduction in size and a 27% reduction in weight over the previous model (Model 371D), along with a decrease in filter diameter by two-steps °72mm- °62mm) without compromising the superior image quality characteristic of Tamron 28-200 lenses.

The first most important reason that the lens is so compact is the use of high refractive index glass. That is, XR Glass. High refractive index glass bends light more than normal or lower refractive index glasses. Normally, glass material having a refractive index of more than 1.69 is called high refractive index glass. In the A03 optical system, glass material having a refractive index of more than 1.69 is used in the first group. In addition, refractive index of the whole optical system is enhanced. By using high refractive index glass in the first group, we could make the elements in the first group thinner, and reduce one element in the second group. This made the overall length of the whole optical system shorter. Now, with a shorter optical system, the distance from the diaphragm to the front surface of the objective lens becomes shorter, which enabled us to make the clear aperture (the front element diameter) of the front element smaller by two full filter sizes. This allowed us to also incorporate 3 Aspherical elements to further correct for any aberrations. Also, LD glass is not used in this lens since any chromatic aberration is very well compensated for with the optical system that uses a combination of XR and Aspheric elements. Also, multi-coated surfaces are used in abundance.

A mechanism reduced to fit a more compact barrel. The moving triple cam is key to the perfection of the lens was development of a mechanism to achieve rock-solid stability during the radical barrel movement between the retracted 28mm position to the extended 200mm position: the moving triple cam. This remarkable mechanism transforms the conventional fixed triple cam into a moving unit that slides in conjunction with the zooming action. In order to fit such a complex mechanism into the compact barrel, the mechanical design was enhanced to incorporate parts and mechanisms of greater precision and performance with less weight and volume. The dramatic compact, lightweight design combined with uncompromising performance and durability were the result.
Features
62mm Filter Size
No Vigenetting with Built-in Flash on Most Cameras
Easy Handling
Extremely Portable for Traveling
Fits Today's Compact SLR Cameras

Specifications
Construction 14 Groups/ 10 Elements
Angle of view 75°-12°
F stop range 3.8-22
Closest Focusing Distance 19.3in.(0.49m)
Maximum Magnification 1:4.0 (at 200)
Filter Size 62mm
Dimensions (Length x Diameter) 3.0 x 2.8in. (75.2 x 71mm)
Weight 12.5oz. (354gm)
Notes high refractive index glass
For Canon
For Nikon

German and French Description

Die neue Dimension für Megazoom Objektive. Geschaffen als das leichteste und kleinste Objektiv der 28-200mm Klasse. Die Länge entspricht der einer Kreditkarte. Dabei ist die optische und mechanische Konstruktion eine High-Tech Leistung der Extraklasse. Die Naheinstellgrenze liegt bei 49cm über den gesamten Brennweitenbereich. Ideal für Anwender die ein leichtes und kompaktes Universal Zoomobjektiv für brillante und scharfe Bilder suchen.

Gruppen - Elemente 14-15
Bildwinkel 12 - 75
Bauweise Drehzoom
Anzahl Blendenlamellen 7
Kleinste Blende 22
kürzeste Einstellentfernung [m] 0.49
Max. Abbildungsmaßstab 1:4
Filtergröße [mm] 62
Gewicht [g] 354
Größter Durchmesser x Baulänge [mm] 71 x 75,2
Lichtstärke 3,8-5,6
Brennweite [mm] 28 - 200
Sonnenblende ja
Canon AF ja
Minolta AF ja
Nikon AF ja
Pentax AF ja
Un trans-standard 28-200 mm incroyablement compact et léger ! Remarquable, cet objectif assure la meilleure qualité d’image qu’un zoom d’une telle amplitude puisse offrir tout en gardant
l’encombrement d’un objectif de focale standard. Il propose aussi de véritables fonctions Macro,
avec une mise au point minimale de seulement 49 cm à toutes les focales et un ratio de 1:4 à la
focale de 200 mm. Et grâce à la judicieuse utilisation de lentilles XR (Indice Extra de Réfraction)
et asphériques, Tamron a réussi à réduire sa taille de 25 % et son poids de 27 % par rapport à son prédécesseur (Modèle 371D), tout en diminuant aussi de deux tailles le diamètre du filtre. Sans
altérer la qualité supérieure de l’image, il passe de Ø 72 à 62 mm.
l Diamètre filtre: Ø 62mm l Distance minimale de mise au point/49cm l Monture compatible/Canon AF, Minolta AF, Nikon AF-D, Pentax AF l Parasoleil en corolle
l Grâce à son système de mise au point interne, cette optique fournit une image plus large que les optiques conventionnelles, à une mise au point autre qu`à l'infini.
Groupes-Lentilles 14-15
Angle de champ 12 - 75
Construction Optique rotation
Lames Diaphragme 7
Ouverture Mini 22
Mise au point mini (m) 0.49
Grossissement maxi 1:4
Diamètre filtre (mm) 62
Poids (g) 354
Diamètre x Longueur (mm) 71 x 75,2
Ouverture Maxi 3,8-5,6
Longueur Focale [mm] 28 - 200
Parasoleil oui
Canon AF oui
Minolta AF oui
Nikon AF oui
Pentax AF oui