Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II A-mount lens review by ratboy
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.1 | tested on:
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ownership: | I own this lens |
compared to: | Sony 18-70 Sigma 28-105 Sigma 100-300 |
price paid: | GBP 79 |
positive: | Sharp Light Cheap |
negative: | Plastic lens mount Rotating front element Some purple fringing wideopen |
comment: | Splendid telephoto lens. Good for occasional telephoto use and surprisingly sharp and bright in the viewfinder. Its cheap, light and sharp but a little slow on the focusing side. Very good value for money. |
rating summary

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