Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SP Di VC USD Canon

Name: Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SP Di VC USD Canon
Brand: Tamron
SKU: 108847
Price: 379 EUR
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Rating: 8.8 (226 reviews)

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Key specs

	Lens mount	Canon EF mount
	Suitable for camera type	APS-C, Full frame
	Zoom or prime lens	Zoom lens
	Fixed focal point
	Lens type	Telephoto lens
	Image stabilization
	Weight	0,765 kg

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Pros and cons

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The image stabilization ensures unblurred photos.
Subjects in the distance can be brought closer thanks to the long zoom range.
Thanks to the special coating, the change of lens flare is reduced.
Due to its weight, handheld photography for extended periods is uncomfortable.

Description

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SP Di VC USD is the first lens from Tamrons' stable which has the ultrasonic focusing motor (USD). The technology works through high frequency ultrasonic vibrations that induce energy to make the metal rotor rotate. The result is a fast and most of all very quiet focus. This makes the lens especially suitable for sports and nature photography. The Vibration reduction (VC) simultaneously ensures the pictures are just as still. The lens elements aren't directly connected to the body of the lens, but are kept in place by three small metal balls. These balls reduce the vibrations of the lens to a smooth motion. Your pictures are significantly less likely to suffer from motion blur with shooting freehand and in difficult lighting conditions.

Internal focus with manual override of AF

The interior of the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SP Di VC USD consists of 17 elements in 12 groups. Under it there's a LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element, to enhance contrast and brightness. Moreover, the BBAR (Broad-Band Anti Reflection) multilayer coatings will reduce image shades and lens flares to a minimum. The included lens hood completes the picture by keeping bright sunlight out of the lens. With the USD for a motor, focussing will be smooth and fast. The automatic focus can be instantly switched to manual focus by simply rotating the focus ring. That means you can take over immediately when an important moment arises, but isn't prominently in the frame. With the internal focus, the focussing happens inside the lens, so that the lens remains the same size. Since the front ring doesn't change, your polarization filter stays fixed in the right position.

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Review is 8,0 out of 10.

A lot of lens for little money

Very good value for money
Solid optical quality
Light and quite compact
Slow and loud autofocus

Everyone with a reflex camera, analog or digital, sooner or later comes to the conclusion that he or she needs a telephoto lens. The question then is: which one?

The Tamron 70-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD was my final choice. Tamron has had a reputation for making excellent telephoto zoom lenses for years, and I've had to say that this lens is no exception. Quickly ordered from Coolblue, delivered the next day and also received a free UV filter! The lens is well packed and comes with manual (almost unnecessary due to simple operation) and lens hood.

Those who make the switch from a kit lens will be pleasantly surprised by the fairly robust build quality of this lens, those who have already held a Canon L-lens or a Sigma EX, on the other hand, will be less impressed. The Tamron 70-300mm is completely made of hard plastic with the exception of the zoom ring and the focus ring, both of which are covered with a sturdy rubber-like material. This makes this lens light, but not very sturdy. So don't drop it!

Mechanically, this Tamron lens is quite well put together, but it is not top technology. Zooming and focusing changes the length of the lens (the maximum length is huge, which looks impressive but is very inconvenient), the filter rotates when focusing. Fortunately, there is no play between the different parts.

The autofocus, as you would expect from a lens in this price range, is not that great. Slow and loud, but before that consistent and quite accurate. Since the focus ring rotates during autofocus, it is important not to interfere with it, as this could damage the micromotor. Manual adjustment is not possible in auto mode, but it can be turned off via a well-placed switch.

The optical quality of the Tamron 70-300mm is very good. So good, in fact, that you immediately forget the lesser mechanical sides. The lens delivers excellent results, from 70mm to the full 300mm. Also a nice bonus is the macro function, which you can activate from 180mm via a switch. This macro mode allows you to focus very closely, giving you highly magnified images. Unfortunately, the lens is not sharp enough for true macro photography, which is understandable when you consider that a good macro lens quickly costs ten times the price. I don't use the macro function myself.

All in all, this lens delivers tremendous value for money. Tamron has clearly saved on the mechanics (autofocus and construction), but more than makes up for this with the excellent optical quality of this lens. With a maximum aperture of f/4 (f/5.6 at 300mm), it is of course not particularly bright, but those who own a tripod or have the weather can use the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD beautifully. making pictures.

Review by:
D.W.
Date:
4 November 2010
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Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,0 out of 10.

Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III

After fiddling around for a while to see how it works, I was able to take very good pictures with this lens. You get everything very close and you can also take good portrait photos at a short distance. My wife was not really happy with it, the wrinkles were now very visible :-)

Review by:
Jelle Dokter
Date:
27 May 2010
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Review is 8,4 out of 10.

Excellent telephoto lens for a wide audience

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Build quality
CA almost absent on almost entire range
Autofocus (sound/speed)

Within the medium-telephoto category, there is a suitable lens for everyone. In many cases, this lens will be for different people. The range makes it possible to capture both portraits and nature photos that are rich in detail. This lens is robust and very solidly built. Perhaps even on the heavy side for some, but the lens does not extend.

The sharpness is certainly good, although in less light it may be necessary to stop the lens a bit (wide opening is then at the expense of sharpness). The bokeh is less, but acceptable and the lens hardly suffers from distortions.

The Stabilization (VC) is a useful addition to this range. The USD should be quiet, but you can hear it (especially in the beginning). The autofocus is good but not too fast; therefore seems less suitable for sports photography, for example, but could also be because this is unknown territory for me.

All in all, this lens is particularly suitable for its future user, with the most positive point being the price-quality ratio.

Review by:
Ralph
Date:
29 March 2015
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Product

Product
	Product number	108847
	Manufacturer code	7929221
	Brand	Tamron
	Processing of your defect	Carry-in warranty

Usage

Usage
	Lens type	Telephoto lens

Suitable for

Suitable for
	Lens mount	Canon EF mount
	Suitable for camera type	APS-C, Full frame
	Compatible with lens filter
	Filter size	62 mm
	Lens series	Tamron Di

Properties

Properties
	Zoom or prime lens	Zoom lens
	Maximum magnification factor	0,25
	Number of aperture shutters	9
	Fixed aperture
	Number of groups	12
	Number of elements	17
	Type of lens elements	LD Glass, XLD
	Special lens elements
	Number of stops	4
	Image stabilization
	Fixed focal point

Focus

Focus
	Shortest focusing distance	150 cm
	Manual focus override
	Silent focusing motor
	Type of focusing motor	USD
	Internal focus
	Focal distance control
	Autofocus

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Color	Black
	Weight	0,765 kg
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Diameter	81,5 mm

Resistance

Resistance
	Dustproof
	Shockproof

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Internal focus with manual override of AF

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A lot of lens for little money

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Excellent telephoto lens for a wide audience

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