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Tamron AF SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

Rating 4.4 44 reviews
Manufacturer: Tamron
photodo
16 years ago

REVIEW: Tamron SP70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at Tamron's first lens to include both an Ultrasonic focusing motor and Vibration Compensation.
Pros:
  • Very good optical performance
  • Good build quality
  • Ultrasonic drive
  • Effective vibration compensation system
Cons:
  • Focusing a little slower than other silent focusing systems I've used
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photo.net
16 years ago

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC is a new telephoto zoom that covers a convenient and popular telephoto range. In Tamron terminology, Di means the lens is optimized for digital cameras and VC is vibration compensation, similar to Canon's image stabilization (IS) and Nikon's vibration reduction...
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Photo answers
15 years ago

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SP DI VC USD features both Low Dispersion (LD) and Extra Low Dispersion (XLD) lens elements to help correct chromatic aberration and is also fitted with an Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) motor, as well as Tamron's Vibration Compensation (VC) mechanism to reduce the effects
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flipkart.com
15 years ago

bang for the buck

i have been using this lens for almost 6 months and i must say that it is by far the best telephoto i have handled. it has amazing image quality, quick focus using the USD motor, amazing hand holdability due to VR and still is comparatively lighter when mounted.
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ePHOTOzine
15 years ago

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

Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at Tamron's first lens to include both an Ultrasonic focusing motor and Vibration Compensation.
Pros:
  • Very good optical performance
  • Good build quality
  • Ultrasonic drive
  • Effective vibration compensation system
  • Focusing a little slower than other silent focusing systems I've used
Cons:
  • Very good optical performance
  • Good build quality
  • Ultrasonic drive
  • Effective vibration compensation system
  • Focusing a little slower than other silent focusing systems I've used
Read more on ePHOTOzine
WolfCamera.com
15 years ago

Great Lens

I will not pretend to be an expert, but do own several Nikon cameras and lens. The Tamron SP 70-300mm anniversary edition is one, if not the best lens in my bag. Sharp, Great colors, great bokeh and fast focus, make it a joy to use.
Pros:
  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Nice Bokeh
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PhotoReview
15 years ago

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

Tamron's SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD lens was released in time for the company's 60th anniversary. The ‘SP' label denotes ‘professional' build quality, while other welcome additions include an Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) AF drive motor and Vibration Compensation (VC) stabilisation plus Full Time...
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OneCall
15 years ago

Great Lens and good price

Focuses fast and image stabilization works well. I compared the IQ to the Canon 70-200 f4 L and it was close -- very close. A drawback is buying it from OneCall that won't accept returns if opened.
Pros:
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
  • Image quality
  • Nice Bokeh
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • No Macro
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Pop Photo
15 years ago

Lens Test: Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DIVC USD AF

Tailor-made for wildlife and sports shooters, this third-generation 70–300mm full-frame telezoom in Tamron's SP line adds Vibration Compensation (VC) plus two innovations: an Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) focusing motor for near-silent AF, and an element of what Tamron calls XLD glass, a relatively...
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Steve's Digicams
15 years ago

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD

Tamron's "60th Anniversary" lens model, the SP 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD (aka the A005) is a medium telephoto zoom lens designed to help you produce exceptional images on both full frame and cropped dSLR bodies.
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