Nikon D3 Telephoto Lenses

Below you will find all Telephoto Lenses registered on Lensora that are compatible and will work with Nikon D3. If you want to see all compatible lenses, please click here. You will also see the focal length that you will experience with Nikon D3 and if you click on "Info" you can read more about this camera and the actual lens, as a combination.

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Lens X
Green color = Compatible
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Lens Y
Yellow color = Crop Mode or Needs Adapter etc
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Available lenses

Here are all Telephoto Lenses on Lensora that are compatible with Nikon D3.

Last updated: September 2024

Nikon AF 105mm F2 D DC
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Released: 1993
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 105 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 105 mm




Nikon AF 105mm F2.8 D Micro-Nikkor
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Released: 1993
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 105 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 105 mm




Nikon AF 135mm F2 DC
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Released: 1990
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 135 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 135 mm




Nikon AF 180/2.8 D IF-ED
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Released: 1994
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 180 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 180 mm




Nikon AF 200mm F4 ED-IF Micro
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Released: 1993
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200 mm




Nikon AF 80-200mm F2.8 D IF ED
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Released: 1992
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 80-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 80-200 mm




Nikon AF 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 D VR
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Released: 2000
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 80-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 80-400 mm




Nikon AF 85mm F1.4 D IF
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Released: 1995
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 85 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 85 mm




Nikon AF 85mm F1.8 D
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Released: 1994
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 85 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 85 mm




Nikon AF-S 105mm F1.4 E ED
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Released: 2016
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 105 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 105 mm




Nikon AF-S 105mm F2.8 G IF-ED Micro-Nikkor VR
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 105 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 105 mm




Nikon AF-S 120-300mm F2.8 E FL ED SR VR
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Released: 2020
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 120-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 120-300 mm




Nikon AF-S 180-400mm F4 E TC1.4 FL ED VR
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Released: 2018
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 180-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 180-400 mm




Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR
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Released: 2003
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-400 mm




Nikon AF-S 200-400mm F4 G IF-ED VR II
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-400 mm




Nikon AF-S 200-500mm F5.6 E ED VR
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Released: 2015
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-500 mm




Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G ED VR II
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200 mm




Nikon AF-S 200mm F2 G IF ED VR
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200 mm




Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4 E PF ED VR
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Released: 2015
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 300 mm




Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 300 mm




Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 300 mm




Nikon AF-S 300mm F4 D IF-ED
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Released: 2000
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 300 mm




Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 D IF-ED II
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Released: 2001
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 400 mm




Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
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Released: 2014
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 400 mm




Nikon AF-S 400mm F2.8 G ED VR
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Released: 2007
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 400 mm




Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 D IF-ED II
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Released: 2001
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 500 mm




Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 E FL ED VR
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Released: 2015
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 500 mm




Nikon AF-S 500mm F4 G ED VR
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Released: 2007
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 500 mm




Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
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Released: 2018
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 500 mm




Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 D IF-ED II
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Released: 2001
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 600 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 600 mm




Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 E FL ED VR
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Released: 2015
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 600 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 600 mm




Nikon AF-S 600mm F4 G ED VR
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Released: 2007
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 600 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 600 mm




Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 E FL ED VR
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Released: 2016
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 70-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-200 mm




Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR
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Released: 2003
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 70-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-200 mm




Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F2.8 G IF-ED VR II
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Released: 2009
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 70-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-200 mm




Nikon AF-S 70-200mm F4 G ED VR
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Released: 2012
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 70-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-200 mm




Nikon AF-S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G IF-ED VR
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 70-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-300 mm




Nikon AF-S 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
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Released: 2013
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 80-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 80-400 mm




Nikon AF-S 800mm F5.6 E FL ED VR
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Released: 2013
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 800 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 800 mm




Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.4 G ED
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 85 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 85 mm




Nikon AF-S 85mm F1.8 G
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Released: 2012
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 85 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 85 mm




Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 55-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 82-300 mm




Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G ED VR
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Released: 2007
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 55-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 82-300 mm




Nikon AF-S DX 55-200mm F4-5.6 G VR II
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Released: 2015
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 55-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 82-300 mm




Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 G ED VR
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 55-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 82-450 mm




Nikon AF-S DX 85mm F3.5 G ED Micro VR
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Released: 2009
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 85 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 127 mm




Nikon PC 85mm F2.8 D Micro
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Released: 1999
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Tilt Shift Lens
Focal Length: 85 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 85 mm




Nikon PC-E 85mm F2.8 D ED
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Tilt Shift Lens
Focal Length: 85 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 85 mm




Sigma 120-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO HSM OS
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 120-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 120-400 mm




Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 150-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 150-500 mm




Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 170-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 170-500 mm




Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
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Released: 2009
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 50-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 75-300 mm




Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC
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Released: 1997
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 55-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 82-300 mm




Sigma 55-200mm F4-5.6 DC HSM
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Released: 2007
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 55-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 82-300 mm




Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Macro capabilities
Focal Length: 70-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-300 mm




Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Macro capabilities
Focal Length: 70-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-300 mm




Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Macro capabilities
Focal Length: 70-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-300 mm




Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro (motorized)
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Macro capabilities
Focal Length: 70-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-300 mm




Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 70-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-300 mm




Sigma EX 100-300mm F4 DG APO HSM
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 100-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 100-300 mm




Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 105 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 105 mm




Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
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Released: 2002
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 120-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 120-300 mm




Sigma EX 120-300mm F2.8 DG OS APO HSM
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Released: 2011
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 120-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 120-300 mm




Sigma EX 135-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG APO
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 135-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 135-400 mm




Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG HSM APO Macro
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 150 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 150 mm




Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
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Released: 2011
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 150 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 150 mm




Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro
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Released: 2012
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 180 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 180 mm




Sigma EX 180mm F3.5 HSM DG Macro
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Released: 2007
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 180 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 180 mm




Sigma EX 200-500mm F2.8 APO HSM DG
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-500 mm




Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
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Released: 2003
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 300-800 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 300-800 mm




Sigma EX 300mm F2.8 APO DG HSM
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 300 mm




Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 DC APO HSM
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 50-150 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 75-225 mm




Sigma EX 50-150mm F2.8 II DC APO HSM
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 50-150 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 75-225 mm




Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 50-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 50-500 mm




Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG HSM
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 50-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 50-500 mm




Sigma EX 500mm F4.5 HSM APO DG
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 500 mm




Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG Macro
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Macro capabilities
Focal Length: 70-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-200 mm




Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 APO HSM DG OS
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 70-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-200 mm




Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Macro capabilities
Focal Length: 70-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-200 mm




Sigma EX 80-400mm F4.5-5.6 DG OS
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 80-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 80-400 mm




Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 800 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 800 mm




Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Focal Length: 85 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 85 mm




Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II
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Released: 2006
Superzoom Lens
Focal Length: 18-250 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 27-375 mm




Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
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Released: 2005
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Macro capabilities
Focal Length: 55-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 82-300 mm




Tamron 70-200/2.8 LD IF Di Macro
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Macro capabilities
Focal Length: 70-200 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-200 mm




Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 70-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-300 mm




Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di Macro BIM
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Macro capabilities
Focal Length: 70-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-300 mm




Tamron SP 200-500mm F5-6.3 Di LD IF
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 200-500 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 200-500 mm




Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
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Released: 2010
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 70-300 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 70-300 mm




Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD IF Macro
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Released: 2003
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 180 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 180 mm




Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
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Released: 2004
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 90 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 90 mm




Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
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Released: 2008
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 90 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 90 mm




Tokina AT-X 535 PRO DX AF 50-135mm F2.8
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 50-135 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 75-202 mm




Tokina AT-X 840 AF D 80-400mm F4.5-5.6
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens with zoom
Focal Length: 80-400 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 80-400 mm




Tokina AT-X M 100mm F2.8 AF PRO D Macro
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Released: 2006
Telephoto Lens, no zoom (prime)
Macro capabilities (1:1)
Focal Length: 100 mm
Focal Length on Camera: 100 mm