Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di with AF Motor - Nikon Fit

Comments about Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di with AF Motor - Nikon Fit:

I use this lens wih my Nikon D3100 and is great as a beginner lens when you need a bit more reach.

Comments about Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di with AF Motor - Nikon Fit:

wanting to improve my entry level kit I wanted a zoom lens but didn't want to spend too much, the Tamrom lens is perfect. Whilst it can be argued the focus is a little slow, so long as you take this into account when setting up shots it does the job perfectly. Build quality is good too, and compares well with others of a much higher price tag

Comments about Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di with AF Motor - Nikon Fit:

I, a semi-pro, used one of these nice little lenses as a stand-in whilst awaiting an insurance claim on a much more costly Nikon telezoom that had to be replaced.

Initially, I got poor results as it was so light in comparison to my old lens that I got camera shake, maybe as my full-frame Nikon D700 was much heavier than the lens itself. Once used to it, though I got some pretty nice shots.

Looking back at shots taken in Bath and London, including London Zoo, most would be indistinguishable to those I might have taken with my current - and this lens' replacement, Tamron's flagship SP vibration control 70-300mm, about three times the price.

Sharpness was very crisp up to about 200mm, becoming fairly soft at 300mm, but still usable for most photographers, retaining good contrast and making images very viewable. Pincushion distortion (straight lines at the edges bowing inwards) isn't bad and shouldn't worry its target buyer too much.

The macro facility is useful and ideal for those who want to try close-up photography and is a nice bonus to consider when comparing which low-cost telezoom to buy. I didn't use the facility much but remember at being nicely surprised how good the quality was. Returning back to normal photography after was a bit of a task, if done in a hurry - i.e if a butterfly flies beyond the zone of focus that the macro feature covered.

I understand that the construction uses an amount of high grade plastic for some lens elements - glass is heavy - to achieve the low weight. And, why not? Aren't most spectacle lenses made of such?

My four stars is awarded on a value/features/usability/performance ratio and if you want pin sharp 16x12" prints taken at 300mm, this lens might disappoint, at lesser sizes or lower focal lengths, it may well do and as such is just a bit of a bargain.

Comments about Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di with AF Motor - Nikon Fit:

Firstly, this lens is excellent value for money. You get a 70-300mm zoom lens with full auto focus and a macro function built in. this is not just a good starting lens, it is just a good lens!
The down points- macro setting is fiddly and good for a multi function lens but no substitute for a dedicated macro lens. To switch from macro back to zoom the lens needs to be switch to manual focus and the focus ring turned back.

Comments about Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di with AF Motor - Nikon Fit:

I recently bought this for my Nikon D40x and thought it was a bargain to be quite honest. I was unable to afford the Nikon equivalent and this one seemed the next best option. I was very pleased with it from the word go. Its durable, strong and is a good weight. The focus is sharp up to about the 180mm to 200mm mark then it becomes soft up to 300mm. The auto-focus is quite accurate and my only criticism would be it is quite loud, but other than that it is a bargain of a lense for the price.

Comments about Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di with AF Motor - Nikon Fit:

The build quality is impressive and feels really strong when you hold it. Zooming and out is smooth but the AF is a little noisy and a little on the slow side but if you can deal with that then I would really recommend this lens because the value for money is great!

All in all, very impressed!

Tom Daniels
StageOne Photography

Comments about Tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 Di with AF Motor - Nikon Fit:

Tamron lens is very good buy. Apart autofocus which should be more precision. I vaery like makro mode. Pictures are stunning.