What is the cheapest used Tamron 200-500mm f/6.9 in the UK?

The cheapest used Tamron 200-500mm f/6.9 currently listed is £159.99 at eBay, based on 7 listings compared across 1 UK retailers.

How many used Tamron 200-500mm f/6.9 are for sale in the UK?

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Used Tamron 200-500mm f/6.9 for Sale — From £160

£159.99 Low price

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Tamron 200-500mm f/6.9 — Adaptall-2 super-telephoto zoom (06A), multi-mount fit

Tamron's 200-500mm f/6.9 super-telephoto zoom launched with the Adaptall-2 system in 1979 as model 06A, continuing a range Tamron had already offered under its original Adaptall mount from the mid-1970s as the Z-500 and CZ-500. It gave Adaptall users an affordable route to long telephoto reach.

The unusual f/6.9 maximum aperture reflects the compromises needed to keep a 200-500mm design manageable in size and cost, well before autofocus super-telephotos existed. Like other Adaptall-2 lenses, it takes interchangeable adapters for Canon FD, Nikon F, Minolta MD, Olympus OM, Pentax K, Konica AR, Contax/Yashica and M42.

Reach at this price point was rare for the period, making it a niche choice for distant wildlife or sport where budget mattered more than aperture speed; the slow, fixed maximum aperture and manual focus demand good light and a tripod for consistent results.

Condition matters more than usual with this lens, since the long optical path is prone to internal haze and the extending barrel can develop play with age. Check focus smoothness through the full range, confirm any built-in tripod collar is present, and verify the adapter generation matches the camera intended.