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

Rating 4.4 44 reviews
Manufacturer: Tamron
Vistek
15 years ago

I am a happy customer. I expected this one to be a very ordinary low budget lens. But its image quality surprised me and I loved the images even though I have used Canon 70-200 L series. Its not weather proof as the L series.
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Shutterbug
15 years ago

Tamron's SP AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD; Ultrasonic Silent Drive-Quiet, Fast Autofocusing

For the first time, Tamron has incorporated an Ultrasonic Silent Drive, or USD, with full-time manual override in this zoom lens, making it a competitive technology with Nikon's Silent Wave Motor, Canon's Ultrasonic Motor (USM), and Sony's Super Sonic wave Motor.
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photozone.de
15 years ago

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 SP Di VC USD (EOS) - APS-C Format Review / Lab Test

The Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD performed fairly well in our full format test but it is a more desirable lens on an APS-C DSLR. The resolution figures are very high in the scope and that's, at least mostly, across the image frame.
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digitalslrphoto.com
15 years ago

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

Tamron has produced a telezoom \Lthat delivers in every key area. From focusing through to optical performance, it doesn't disappoint and should meet the requirements of most enthusiasts. Its large size may put off some, but we'd recommend it to anyone looking for a powerful and capable telezoom.
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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