Tamron SP AF 180mm F3.5 Di LD Macro 1:1 For Canon EF
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21 years ago
I don't think it's fair to compare this lenses AF with other telephoto lenses - after all, it focuses all the way from infinity to 1:1, and that takes some time! Agreed, it focuses slowly, but it does so relatively quiet (no USM or HSM here, sadly) and when it stops, it usually is in focus even on...
Pros:
- Sharp
- relatively light
- good working distance (it's a 180mm after all)
- good colours and contrast
- filter control
- good focus ring (I like the clutch mechanism)
- accurate AF
- easy to MF
Cons:
- Hood is huge! Lens doesn't feel very solid
18 years ago
Tamron AF 180mm f/3.5 SP Di LD [IF] macro (Nikon) - Review / Test Report
In absolute terms the Tamron is a fairly big lens but within its class it is actually comparatively compact and light-weight. Fortunately the weight reduction measurement don't seem to come at cost of build quality - it is obviously a pretty sturdy lens also thanks to an IF design and a constant...
17 years ago
My Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) Lens
I have captured some really great images with this lens. I believe I will have it for a very long time. The Macros come out so beautiful. The only thing I don't like when doing Macros in that at very close range, the Macros tend to blur a bit. Other than that I love this lens.
17 years ago
REVIEW: Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Resident lens reviewer, Gary Wolstenholme drags images closer to him with the Tamron 180mm Macro lens.
Pros:
- Resolution when stopped down to F/5.6 or smaller
- Fantastic control of Colour Aberrations
- FEC is a nice touch
- Good build quality
- Good value for money
Cons:
- Resolution at f/3.5
- Slow auto focus
- No focus limiter switch
16 years ago
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
At £700, half the price of manufacturers own, can the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro perform as well as the higher priced models?
Pros:
- Resolution when stopped down to F/5.6 or smaller
- Fantastic control of Colour Aberrations
- FEC is a nice touch
- Good build quality
- Good value for money
Cons:
- Resolution at f/3.5
- Slow auto focus
- No focus limiter switch
16 years ago
Tamron's SP AF180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) 1:1 Macro; A Macro Tele Lens For 35mm, APS-C, And Digital SLRs With Full-Frame Sensors
This fairly large (6.5" long, 3.3" in diameter), reasonably lightweight (32.5 oz, including removable tripod collar) macro tele covers the 24x36mm format in film or digital as well as the smaller APS-C digital format.
15 years ago
Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD IF Macro Lens Review
I hope to find time to complete a Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro Lens review at some point in the future. For now, please enjoy the standardized test results available for this lens. Here is an aperture comparison:
15 years ago
Wow - what a lense!
Before I purchased this lens, I was toying with the idea that perhaps I could continue simply to use my 80-200mm lens with extension tubes for my macro photography. However, I decided to go for it and buy the lens.<br /><br />I am so glad I did.
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Sharp Focus
- Strong Construction
14 years ago
Excellent long macro!
I decided on this Tamron 180mm macro because of reviews and past experience with Tamron products. Money well spent. It's a quality lens that is extremely sharp and contrasty. This will do nicely until I find the rare Minolta Maxxum 200 f4 macro.
Pros:
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
- Very Sharp
Cons:
- Slow Focus
14 years ago
Fantastic lens/value
Aside from slow auto focus I think this lens is near superb. Tack sharp images at all apertures, beautiful smooth bokeh at larger aps. I've used this lens now for over 5 years with my canon 5d (and now my 5d mk3) and I smile every time I reach for it.
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