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 enlarge | Brand: Tamron
Category: Photography
List Price: $281.95
Buy New: $118.00
You Save: $163.95 (58%)
New (7) from $118.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Optical Zoom: 4.3
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 70
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 4.1 x 4.1
Warranty: 6 years warranty
MPN: AF017N-700
Model: AF017N-700
UPC: 725211177135
EAN: 0725211177135
ASIN: B000EXV0R0
Release Date: March 8, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
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 good performance, good value March 13, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this over the Nikon 70-300mm, about $100 less. The peformance seems to be comparable, and includes the macro function. As should be expected, this is not a very fast lens and requires good light, in low light you really need a tripod. I wanted a good starter telephoto without spending too much, this fit the bill.
Good value in this updated design. July 23, 2006
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
The new Di lenses from Tamron are designed to work well with digital cameras, although those with the Di will work for 35mm as well (Di-II only work with smaller, APS-C chip size digital cameras). This is an improvement on the fine 70-300 LD (Low Dispersion glass) design. The major improvements in this lens are in the coatings, to help reduce any color bias, and minimize reflections. Additionally, lens manufacturers are doing more inside the barrels to reduce reflections.
Like the older LD design, the new lens has a close-up mode (not strictly "macro") position that allows images 1/2 lifesize on the negative. That's about twice the size of most 300mm zooms lacking this feature.
Compared to the Nikon lenses, it has a metal lens mount (vs. cheaper 70-300G), and slightly longer warranty (6 vs. 5 years). The Nikon (Nikkor) G lens is also considerably older, designed before the demands of digital cameras were understood. It does appear, however, that Nikon will be offering an upgrade to the 70-300 ED lens this fall.
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