Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II A-mount lens review by derekw
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sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 5 flare control: 5 overall: 4.8 | tested on:
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ownership: | I own this lens |
compared to: | Sony 55-200 (both versions) |
price paid: | 68 GBP mint |
positive: | Very sharp throughout the range - good at max aperture Colours Inexpensive Lightweight |
negative: | 52mm filters Plastic mount |
comment: | Very sharp lens, especially at the short end and even at max aperture. Colours not quite Minolta but very realistic. Although inexpensive, like its Sony siblings, a top class performer, regardless of price. |
rating summary

- total reviews: 50
- sharpness: 4.54
- color: 4.42
- build: 3.70
- distortion: 4.46
- flare control: 4.50
- overall: 4.32