Tamron AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 258D

Telephoto zoom lens • Film era • Discontinued

Announced:
· 1994
Production status:
● Discontinued
Country of design:
· Japan
Original name:
· TAMRON AF 70-210mm 1:4-5.6 258D
Class:
· Slow full-frame telephoto zoom lens

Model history (4)

■Tamron 70-210mm F/4-5.6 58A [Adaptall-2] • Push/pull	A	13 - 9	1.10m	⌀52	1988 ●
■Tamron 70-210mm F/4-5.6 158A [Adaptall-2] • Push/pull	A	13 - 9	1.10m	⌀52	1991 ●
■Tamron AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 Tele-Macro 158D	A	13 - 9	1.10m	⌀52	1991 ●
■Tamron AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 258D	A	13 - 9	1.10m	⌀52	1994 ●

Specification

Optical design:
Maximum format:	35mm full frame
Focal length range:	70mm - 210mm [3X zoom ratio]
Speed range:	F/4 @ 70mm - F/5.6 @ 210mm
Lens construction:	13 elements in 9 groups
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Minolta/Sony A [44.5mm]
Mount and Flange focal distance:	Nikon F [46.5mm]
Diagonal angle of view:	34.3° @ 70mm - 11.8° @ 210mm (35mm full frame)
On Sony DSLR-A/SLT-A APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	107.1mm - 321.3mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/6.1 @ 70mm - F/8.6 @ 210mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	22.8° @ 70mm - 7.7° @ 210mm
On Nikon D APS-C [1.53x] cameras:
35mm equivalent focal length range:	107.1mm - 321.3mm (in terms of field of view)
35mm equivalent speed range:	F/6.1 @ 70mm - F/8.6 @ 210mm (in terms of depth of field)
Diagonal angle of view:	22.8° @ 70mm - 7.7° @ 210mm
Diaphragm mechanism:
Diaphragm type:	Automatic
Aperture control:	None; the aperture is controlled from the camera (Minolta/Sony A)
Aperture control:	Aperture ring (Manual settings + Auto Exposure setting) (Nikon F)
Number of blades:	<No data>
Zooming:
Zoom mechanism:	Manual
Zoom control:	Zoom ring
Zoom type:	Rotary
Zooming method:	Extends while zooming
Focusing:
Closest focusing distance:	1.10m
Magnification ratio:	1:4 @ 210mm
Focusing modes:	Autofocus (AF), Manual focus (MF)
Autofocus motor:	In-camera motor
Manual focus control:	Focusing ring
Focus mode selector:	None; focusing mode is set from the camera
Manual focus override in autofocus mode:	-
Vibration Compensation (VC):
Built-in VC:	-
Physical characteristics:
Weight:	300g (Nikon F)
Maximum diameter x Length:	⌀68×79mm (Nikon F)
Accessories:
Filters:	Screw-type 52mm
Lens hood:	58FH - Bayonet-type round
Teleconverters:	<No data>

Source of data

Manufacturer's technical data.

Notes

The autofocus will not be available with Nikon D40, D40X, D60, D3000-D3500, D5000-D5600 digital SLR cameras.

Lenses with similar focal length range

■Minolta/Sony A mount (20)
Cosina AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro • ⌀55 • Push/pull akaPhoenix AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 akaSoligor AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro akaVivitar AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC		●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Push/pull zoom · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Heavier (415g vs 300g) · Larger (102mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 70-210mm F/2.8-4 MC Macro • ⌀62 • Push/pull akaVivitar Series 1 AF 70-210mm F/2.8-4 Apochromatic		●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Push/pull zoom · Faster @ 70mm · Faster @ 210mm · Focusing distance range limiter · Much heavier (710g vs 300g) · Much larger (128mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro • ⌀52 • Push/pull akaVivitar AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC		●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Push/pull zoom · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (480g vs 300g) · Larger (104mm vs 79mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 70-210mm F/3.5-4.5 • ⌀55		1988 ●	compare	1	2
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1988) · Slightly faster @ 70mm · Slightly faster @ 210mm · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.9 vs 1:4) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (420g vs 300g) · Larger (100mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 70-210mm F/4 • ⌀55	Pro	1985 ●	compare	4	2
Advantages: 4 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1985) · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 210mm · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.9 vs 1:4) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Much heavier (695g vs 300g) · Much larger (152mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 RS • ⌀49		1998 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Newer model (1998) · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:4) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly larger (93mm vs 79mm) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Minolta AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 • ⌀49		1993 ●	compare	1	0
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.85 vs 1:4) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Slightly heavier (350g vs 300g) · Slightly larger (93mm vs 79mm) · Smaller filter size (49mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/4-5.6 APO UC ZEN • ⌀52 • Push/pull		1992 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Push/pull zoom · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.7 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (450g vs 300g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/4-5.6 UC-II ZEN • ⌀55 akaQuantaray AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6		1995 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.7 vs 1:4) · Slightly heavier (340g vs 300g) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/3.5-4.5 APO Macro ZEN • ⌀58		1994 ●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Slightly faster @ 70mm · Slightly faster @ 210mm · Larger closest focusing distance (1.30m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (600g vs 300g) · Much larger (117.5mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/3.5-4.5 APO • ⌀52 • Push/pull		1986 ●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (1986) · Push/pull zoom · Slightly faster @ 70mm · Slightly faster @ 210mm · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Much heavier (730g vs 300g) · Much larger (125.5mm vs 79mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/4-5.6 IA ZEN • ⌀52		1992 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Power zooming · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.7 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (470g vs 300g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/4-5.6 UC ZEN • ⌀52 • Push/pull akaQuantaray AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6		1989 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1989) · Push/pull zoom · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.7 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (420g vs 300g) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/4-5.6 • ⌀52 • Push/pull akaQuantaray AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6		1987 ●	compare	0	2
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1987) · Push/pull zoom · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Smaller magnification (1:6.2 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (500g vs 300g) · Slightly larger (89mm vs 79mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 75-200mm F/2.8-3.5 • ⌀67 • Push/pull		1986 ●	compare	2	3
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (1986) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Push/pull zoom · Faster @ 75mm · Faster @ 200mm · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.5 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (840g vs 300g) · Much larger (131.5mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 75-200mm F/3.8 • ⌀55 • Push/pull	Pro	1987 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1987) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Push/pull zoom · Constant F/3.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 75mm · Faster @ 200mm · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.5 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (640g vs 300g) · Larger (109.5mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron AF 70-210mm F/3.5-4.5 Tele Macro 53D • ⌀55		1987 ●	compare	0	2
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1987) · Slightly faster @ 70mm · Slightly faster @ 210mm · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.8 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (730g vs 300g) · Much larger (116.8mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 Tele-Macro 158D • ⌀52		1991 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1991) HIDE
Tokina AF SD 70-210mm F/4-5.6 II • ⌀52		1990 ●	compare	0	2
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1990) · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Much heavier (430g vs 300g) · Slightly larger (87mm vs 79mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tokina AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 • ⌀52		1988 ●	compare	0	2
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1988) · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Much heavier (550g vs 300g) · Slightly larger (88mm vs 79mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE

■Nikon F mount (19)
Cosina AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro • ⌀55 • Push/pull akaPhoenix AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 akaSoligor AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro akaVivitar AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC		●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Push/pull zoom · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Heavier (415g vs 300g) · Larger (102mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 70-210mm F/2.8-4 MC Macro • ⌀62 • Push/pull akaVivitar Series 1 AF 70-210mm F/2.8-4 Apochromatic		●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Push/pull zoom · Faster @ 70mm · Faster @ 210mm · Focusing distance range limiter · Much heavier (710g vs 300g) · Much larger (128mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Cosina AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC Macro • ⌀52 • Push/pull akaVivitar AF 70-210mm F/4.5-5.6 MC		●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Push/pull zoom · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (480g vs 300g) · Larger (104mm vs 79mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm F/4-5.6D • ⌀62 • Push/pull		1993 ●	compare	0	4
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 4 · Push/pull zoom · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Much heavier (600g vs 300g) · Larger (108mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm F/4G ED VR • ⌀67	Pro	2012 ●	compare	9	3
Advantages: 9 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2012) · In production · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 200mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (1m vs 1.10m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.65 vs 1:4) · Silent Wave Motor · Has focus mode selector (A/M - M) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Focusing distance range limiter · Has image stabilizer · Much heavier (850g vs 300g) · Much larger (178.5mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm F/4 • ⌀62	Pro	1986 ●	compare	3	3
Advantages: 3 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (1986) · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 210mm · Much heavier (760g vs 300g) · Much larger (148mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Nikon AF Nikkor 70-210mm F/4-5.6 • ⌀62 • Push/pull		1987 ●	compare	0	4
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 4 · Older model (1987) · Push/pull zoom · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Much heavier (590g vs 300g) · Larger (108mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (62mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/4-5.6 APO UC ZEN • ⌀52 • Push/pull		1992 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Push/pull zoom · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.7 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (450g vs 300g) HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/4-5.6 UC-II ZEN • ⌀55 akaQuantaray AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6		1995 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.7 vs 1:4) · Slightly heavier (340g vs 300g) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/3.5-4.5 APO Macro ZEN • ⌀58		1994 ●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Slightly faster @ 70mm · Slightly faster @ 210mm · Larger closest focusing distance (1.30m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:5 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (600g vs 300g) · Much larger (117.5mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (58mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/3.5-4.5 APO • ⌀52 • Push/pull		1986 ●	compare	0	3
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (1986) · Push/pull zoom · Slightly faster @ 70mm · Slightly faster @ 210mm · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Much heavier (730g vs 300g) · Much larger (125.5mm vs 79mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Sigma 70-210mm F/4-5.6 UC ZEN • ⌀52 • Push/pull akaQuantaray AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6		1989 ●	compare	0	1
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 1 · Older model (1989) · Push/pull zoom · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.7 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (420g vs 300g) HIDE
Sigma 75-200mm F/3.8 • ⌀55 • Push/pull	Pro	1987 ●	compare	2	2
Advantages: 2 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1987) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly narrower field of view at the shorter end · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Push/pull zoom · Constant F/3.8 speed across the focal length range · Slightly faster @ 75mm · Faster @ 200mm · Slightly larger closest focusing distance (1.20m vs 1.10m) · Slightly smaller magnification (1:4.5 vs 1:4) · Much heavier (640g vs 300g) · Larger (109.5mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) NOTE: Approximate weight and length were used for comparison purposes. HIDE
Tamron AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 Tele-Macro 158D • ⌀52		1991 ●	compare	0	0
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 0 · Older model (1991) HIDE
Tamron 70-210mm F/4 Di VC USD A034 • ⌀67	Pro	2018 ●	compare	10	3
Advantages: 10 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2018) · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 210mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Electromagnetic diaphragm control system · Smaller closest focusing distance (0.95m vs 1.10m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.1 vs 1:4) · Ultrasonic Silent Drive · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Much heavier (850g vs 300g) · Much larger (174mm vs 79mm) · Weather-sealed · Fluorine coating · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Tokina AF SD 70-210mm F/4-5.6 II • ⌀52		1990 ●	compare	0	2
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1990) · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Much heavier (430g vs 300g) · Slightly larger (87mm vs 79mm) HIDE
Tokina AT-X Pro AF SD 70-200mm F/4 VCM-S [IF] • ⌀67	Pro	2014 ●	compare	8	3
Advantages: 8 Disadvantages: 3 · Newer model (2014) · Slightly narrower focal range · Slightly shorter reach at the longer end · Internal zooming · Constant F/4 speed across the focal length range · Faster @ 200mm · Optimized for digital cameras · More complex optical design · Slightly smaller closest focusing distance (1m vs 1.10m) · Slightly larger magnification (1:3.57 vs 1:4) · Ring-type Ultrasonic Motor · Has focus mode selector (AF - MF) · Manual focus override in autofocus mode · Has image stabilizer · Much heavier (980g vs 300g) · Much larger (168mm vs 79mm) · Weather-sealed lens mount · Larger filter size (67mm vs 52mm) HIDE
Tokina AF 70-210mm F/4-5.6 • ⌀52		1988 ●	compare	0	2
Advantages: 0 Disadvantages: 2 · Older model (1988) · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Much heavier (550g vs 300g) · Slightly larger (88mm vs 79mm) HIDE
Tokina AF 70-210mm F/4.5 • ⌀55		1989 ●	compare	1	3
Advantages: 1 Disadvantages: 3 · Older model (1989) · Constant F/4.5 speed across the focal length range · Slightly slower @ 70mm · Slightly faster @ 210mm · Larger closest focusing distance (1.50m vs 1.10m) · Much heavier (625g vs 300g) · Much larger (128mm vs 79mm) · Larger filter size (55mm vs 52mm) HIDE