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Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 SP Di VC USD XLD for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras

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Brand Tamron
Focal Length Description 70-300 millimeters
Lens Type Telephoto
Compatible Mountings Sony/Minolta Alpha
Camera Lens Description 300 millimetres

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  • Warning: This lens is not compatible with the Nikon 1 FT1 adapter and the firmware 1.1!
  • High resolution thru use of XLD glass
  • New USD (Ultra Silent Drive) motor for fast and quiet AF
  • VC anti-shake mechanism for steady shooting
  • Dual format Di design for use on fullframe and smaller sensor cameras
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Sony/Minolta Alpha
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

In the pursuit to achieve the most outstanding image resolution in the 70-300mm class, Tamron’s Anniversary lens - the SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD - utilizes an advanced optical design that features an LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element made from specialized materials that prevent chromatic aberration. As a result, the SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) boasts sharper contrast and greater descriptive performance than all others in its class.

In addition, it is the first Tamron lens sporting a USD (Ultra Silent Drive), Tamron’s very own auto-focus drive mechanism This USD mechanism delivers fast, making it a perfect telephoto zoom choice for photographing sports, racing, or other fast-moving subjects. The lens also boasts Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization to assist in handheld photography, not only at long focal length ranges where blurring is common, but also under low-lit conditions, dramatically enhancing photographic freedom. This combination of best in class image resolution, Ultra Silent Drive and Vibration Compensation is a new achievement of Tamron technology culminating in the production of a premium 70-300mm lens.

Get dynamic shots with Tamron's new 60th anniversary lens Tamron SP AF 70-300mm Di VC USD Features

  • Best-in-Class Optical Performance
  • High resolution thru use of XLD glass
  • New USD (Ultra Silent Drive) motor for fast and quiet AF
  • VC anti-shake mechanism for steady shooting
  • SP class specifications
  • Dual format Di design for use on full-frame and smaller sensor cameras
  • 109-465mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras
Super Performance (SP) for Discriminating Shooters
Tamron SP (Super Performance) series is a line of ultra-high-performance lenses designed and manufactured to the exacting specifications demanded by professionals and others who require the highest possible image quality. In creating SP lenses Tamron’s optical designers put their foremost priority on achieving superior performance parameters - they are all designed to a higher standard with little regard for cost constraints. As a result, Tamron lenses bearing the SP designation feature impressive and innovative designs that have established an enviable reputation for excellence among those knowledgeable photographers that demand the very best.

A Full-Time Manual Focus Makes Fine Tuning Easy
BBAR lens reduces reflection All Tamron lenses have high auto focus precision and are designed to capture subjects easily and in almost any situation, yet sometimes a photographer wants to fine-tune and make adjustments on the fly. The integration of a full-time manual focus offers just that: instead of fumbling with switches, photographers can from auto-focus to manual-focus by simply adjusting the focus ring. This feature helps the lens produce impressive results even in telephoto situations where the depth of field is narrow.

Cleaner Crisper Images without Flare or Ghosting
The
new BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) reduce the lens reflection and dispersion that cause ghosting and flare. The coating enhances light transmission in both the short and long wavelength ranges, ensuring excellent performance in all photographic conditions. Additionally, internal surface coatings are applied to cemented surfaces of all lens elements to deliver sharp, high-contrast images and flawless color re-production.

Vibration Compensation (VC) Mechanism-Making Telephoto & Low Light a New Medium
The actuator and algorithms, developed in-house at Tamron, provide the power that gives VC (Vibration Compensation) it's excellent tracking performance and smooth, stable viewfinder image. Tamron's VC mechanism provides a three-coil system, whereby the three driving coils activate the shake-compensating VC lens groups electromagnetically via three steel balls. The VC lens elements are held in place only by contact with the steel balls, achieving smooth movement with little friction, helping to eliminate the blur from camera shakes for clean shots night or indoors, or in macro and telephoto situations, hand held has never been this easy.

VC on - VC off
Speed is Nothing if not Stable
Fast and accurate without so much as a whisper. The SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD is the first to boast Tamron's new Ultra Silent Drive (USD). USD is Tamron's latest autofocus motor technology rotor, converting, converting ultrasonic waves into torque to quietly deliver a new level of focus precision and speed. Because it's still built on a rotor it's full time manual focus is as easy as ever-allowing the photographer smooth manual focusing without having to fumble with a switch. With advanced motor technology and newly developed software, Tamron's USD delivers a practical, precise, noiseless photographic experience at turbo speed. For those dynamic sports shots, moving vehicles, or fast moving subjects, there has never been a better option.

Smooth manual focusing without having to fumble with a switch
Extra Low Dispersion (XLD) Lens
Extra Low Dispersion (XLD) lens elements made from specialized ultra-high-grade glass allow Tamron lens designers to achieve much greater control over chromatic aberration (color fringing) and magnification aberrations, the two major factors that inhibit image quality enhancement. In combination with LD elements, XLD elements are used to achieve sophisticated lenses that deliver the highest possible contrast, the finest detail, and superior imaging performance throughout the entire zoom range.

Full Frame Sensor for Ulitmate Versatility
The SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 DI VC USD is one of Tamron's Digitally Integrated (Di) designs. The Di series is the mark of Tamron lenses that are format-versatile since they can be used on Digital APS-C, full-frame and 35mm SLR cameras.

Full Frame Digital SLR/35mm Film Camera
APS-C Size Camera
Auto-focus/Manual-focus (AF/MF) Switch Mechanism on the Focus Ring
The ability to switch quickly between auto-focus (AF) and manual-focus (MF) is a great asset in many types of shooting, especially sports and nature photography. This is easily accomplished with Tamron’s ingenious AF/MF system. By simply sliding the focus ring back and forth between the two positions you can select either the AF or MF focusing position. In manual-focus mode Tamron lenses provide smooth, precise manual focusing by turning their wide, well-textured focusing rings.

Technical Specifications
  • Model: A005
  • Focal length: 70-300mm
  • Maximum aperture: F/4-5.6
  • Angle of view (diagonal): 34° 21'-8° 15’
  • Lens construction: 17 elements, 12 groups
  • Minimum focus distance: 59.1"
  • Maximum magnification ratio: 1:4 (at f = 300mm: MFD 1.5m)
  • Filter size (mm): Ø62mm
  • Length : 5.6"
  • Diameter: Ø3.2"
  • Weight : 27.0 oz.
  • No. of diaphragm blades: 9
  • Minimum aperture: F/32-45
  • Standard accessories: Flower Shaped Lens Hood

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    Customer reviews

    4.4 out of 5 stars
    4.4 out of 5
    278 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, value, and sharpness of the lens. They mention that it produces excellent bokeh, and is great for grabbing beautiful shots. Some appreciate the value for money, saying it's the best choice in price/quality. They are also happy with vibration compensation. That said, opinions are mixed on focus, weight, and noise.

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    99 customers mention90 positive9 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it is well built, has a quality appearance, and produces excellent Bokeh. Overall, customers find it to be a really impressive photographic tool.

    "...3. An advanced optical design that features a LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element made from materials that prevent..." Read more

    "...The VC is outstanding and I love how the image does "freeze" in the viewfinder. I paid $399 for this lens and it is worth every penny of that...." Read more

    "...Aesthetically, the lens is attractive. The plastics and rubbers used have a quality appearance, the front element is big and bright, and the lens..." Read more

    "...The excellent Bokeh this lens produces is an added bonus...." Read more

    74 customers mention59 positive15 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the lens. They mention it produces sharp pictures, with great contrast and color. The lens is great for grabbing beautiful shots of lighthouses both near and far. They also say the flower shots are amazing. Customers also say that the lens looks great in their D90 and has a great bokeh. However, some customers report issues with the slow focusing.

    "...on the elements to provide sharper images and give better balance and color reproductions. This has been my 'technical' overview of the lens...." Read more

    "...I would say it qualifies for a 4 to a 4.5 . I love the optics and everything is great except the slow focusing...." Read more

    "...Where the lens shines the most, in my experience, is the contrast and color it produces, at all focal lengths. The colors are superb and interesting...." Read more

    "...Oh, and I forgot to add - the flower shots are *amazing*. I'm currently running a slide show of Iris flowers on my front page of my site..." Read more

    45 customers mention45 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the value of the lens. They mention it's a very nice lens for the money, the best choice in price/quality, and an absolute steal at the price point. It's good for birding on a budget and focuses very fast. It is worth buying if you don't mind manual focusing in low light. The lens is a nice hefty item and has a great bokeh.

    "...I paid $399 for this lens and it is worth every penny of that. This is probably my "best" lens although it may be one of the cheapest...." Read more

    "...- I say if you're looking for a good quality telephoto zoom for a great price, this one is definitely worth it!" Read more

    "...Other than that, it's a great lens for the money. It has excellent build quality that is on par with mid-range Nikon lenses that I've owned...." Read more

    "...In my opinion, this is a winner. Do not miss out on this superb, cheaply priced, but well made lens." Read more

    37 customers mention31 positive6 negative

    Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it produces very sharp results with great depth of field.

    "...The lens is very sharp and takes great pictures...." Read more

    "...The aren't punchy as in bright and saturated, but are punchy with a rich, deep quality...." Read more

    "...I took some shots all the way out at 300mm and this lens produced very sharp results with great depth-of-field and Bokeh...." Read more

    "...to focus pretty quickly and produces beautiful colors while staying pretty darn sharp...." Read more

    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the vibration compensation of the lens. They mention that it has a highly-regarded vibration reduction technology, which works well. The anti-vibration feature works well, and stabilizes typical heartbeat and hand shake vibrations.

    "...The Vibration Reduction works very well. I've captured many shots already that would have been useless without it...." Read more

    "...Anti-vibration works well...." Read more

    "...it half a chance by not swinging it around, it stabilizes typical heartbeat and hand shake vibrations even when set to full zoom...." Read more

    "...The vibration control (VC) is perfect. At 300mm, I was able to *consistently* get sharp shots with shutter speeds as slow as 1/8 of a second...." Read more

    58 customers mention37 positive21 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lenses. Some mention that it focuses fast, has a quick motor for the auto focus, and is very effective. However, others say that it often has trouble coming to focus and takes longer to focus.

    "...This manual focus override is quite useful for those fast focus change situations. where moving from auto focus to manual and back again is needed...." Read more

    "...The autofocus is very quick and quiet. It feels quicker than my 35mm f/1.8, and has much much more range...." Read more

    "...The lens is very sharp and takes great pictures. It is slow in the dark or shadows ... meaning if you try to even auto focus on something in a room..." Read more

    "...at my son's football games and have been blown away by the speed of the USD...." Read more

    31 customers mention16 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the weight of the lens. Some mention it's fairly light compared to pro lenses, while others say it' s a bit heavy.

    "...I got my "bang for the buck" out of this baby. Lightweight and a lot of utility, especially on my FX D700. I am increasing the rating to 5 stars...." Read more

    "...Many of the reviews I read complained that the Tamron lens was too heavy and not a "carry around" lens...." Read more

    "...It's also a little heavy. Not too heavy to hand-hold, but when I shoot on a tripod at something more than about 45 degrees up from the horizon, the..." Read more

    "...Lens is a little on the heavy side so I wish it had a built in tripod mount...." Read more

    17 customers mention9 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise of the camera lenses. Some mention that it's very quiet when it'd do its thing, while others say that it produces an audible gear sound.

    "...This lens will blow your mind. Silent drive is right, and this thing is fast! Faster than any Nikon lens I have ever owned...." Read more

    "...I find it slow to focus though. The motor is extremely noisy compared to my Sigma, Nikon, and other lenses." Read more

    "...One weakness is the focusing. It's quiet, but it often has trouble coming to focus at least if you're trying to photograph a small, moving object..." Read more

    "...Inage quality is good. VC works great (a little noisy). I have been a little surprised with the number of shots that have been slightly out of focus...." Read more

    Excellent lens for the money!
    5 Stars
    Excellent lens for the money!
    I am a professional photographer publishing my photos on a wide variety of products. I decided this year to focus on more bird photography to be able to add more bird related products to my catalog of images. Prior to using this lens, I had purchased a Nikon 55-200mm lens, and while it does a fabulous job and captures great photos, I needed something to get me "closer" to the birds. I chose this Tamron lens on the recommendation of someone. I read all the reviews first, and considered the cost difference between this lens and the comparable Nikon lens. With the rebate, this lens was about $200 less expensive, so I decided to give the Tamron a try.And I must say, I LOVE this lens. My bird photos are the best they've ever been. Because I can get closer with the zoom on this lens, I am able to get much more feather detail and clearer, crisper photos overall with the lens. The excellent Bokeh this lens produces is an added bonus. I always try to make my finished photos as artistic as possible, and the Bokeh produced from this lens really helps to create my artistic vision much better.The only thing I don't like is it is not as responsive in low light - it takes longer to focus and has a bit more grain in the low light photos. It also doesn't capture a great moving shot unless the lighting is extremely good. But I have that same issue with all my lens. Until I can earn enough from my work to justify the additional cost of a faster telephoto zoom, this lens will do just fine! In the meantime, I counter this issue with planning ahead a bit and making sure to schedule my outdoor sessions on days when I know sunlight will be good.I have had the lens about a month now, and have enjoyed countless hours with it near my bird bath and feeders. Most of the visiting birds are used to me now. And I have so many good photos of all of the species now, it's hard to decide which ones to publish! Oh, and I forgot to add - the flower shots are *amazing*. I'm currently running a slide show of Iris flowers on my front page of my site (JaiArt.Com) if you want to see examples. Most of the photos featured in the slide show are taken with this lens.All in all - I say if you're looking for a good quality telephoto zoom for a great price, this one is definitely worth it!
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    Jack McInnes
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best zoom lenses available for the money
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    Ciro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
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    2.0 out of 5 stars Watch out for the model reference!
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    2.0 out of 5 stars Watch out for the model reference!
    Reviewed in Singapore on August 29, 2020
    I bought this product without knowing that Tamron released 2 different models with the exact same name within 10 years time difference. The first one released in 2010 (gold ring on the picture) is the A005. The newest model (silver ring), the A030, was released more recently. The characteristics are quite similar for both models. However I found out that the lense I bought (A005) is a bit hard to rotate which is a bit troublesome for the video due to the lack of smoothness while zooming. According to a Tamron seller, this is due to the age of the device and probably the storage conditions. As a consequence, the grease of the mechanism has become harder along the time. My advice: check the exact model reference as it could make a big difference!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Ha superado mis espectativas
    Reviewed in Spain on September 30, 2015
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