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Tamron AF SP 70-300/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD For Nikon
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(Tamron AF SP 70-300/4.0-5.6 Di VC USD For Nikon)
  • 23 Jan 2020, Thu
The image stabilisation is amazing.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I bought this lens to replace a Nikon 70-200 that i destroyed the other day out and about.
I checked all the usual reviews and I’m not going to go into all of that, you can find plenty of vids on You Tube.
What i am going to tell you is that this is worth every penny of the cost. It’s well built, the focus ring is smooth and the zoom feels just right to use.
It’s quite a heavy lens but not anything that will cause problems.
The thing that has surprised me the most is also the thing that made me think it was broke when I first used it.
When it’s locked focus you get a strange, almost like a grinding noise. At first i though oh god this thing sounds broke. What it is, is the best image stabilisation if used on any lens. It locks on to the image for around 3 seconds and is actually quite hard to shake it off. It states it’s around 5 stops and i must admit its got to be close. The image I’ve posted on here of the boat under the light was at 1/6 of a second at iso400 F4 and was taken at almost total darkness HANDHELD!
I took a shot of the castle from across the water at about 2 miles away. Again it was in total darkness at a 15 second exposure.

Auto focus is quick, it rarely has to hunt even in -4 to -5 ev
Like i said the VC is a bit of a surprise with the noise but its not anything that gets in your way and not something that others would notice. I’ve not noticed any lens creep yet and i was carrying it round hand held for about 3 hours today.

Honestly if you’re in the market for a telephoto lens then you could do a LOT worse than this and for the money i don’t think you will find anything better.

wonderboy1974
  • 23 Jan 2020, Thu
The image stabilisation is amazing.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I bought this lens to replace a Nikon 70-200 that i destroyed the other day out and about.I checked all the usual reviews and I’m not going to go into all of that, you can find plenty of vids on You Tube.What i am going to tell you is that this is worth every penny of the cost. It’s well built, the focus ring is smooth and the zoom feels just right to use.It’s quite a heavy lens but not anything that will cause problems.The thing that has surprised me the most is also the thing that made me think it was broke when I first used it.When it’s locked focus you get a strange, almost like a grinding noise. At first i though oh god this thing sounds broke. What it is, is the best image stabilisation if used on any lens. It locks on to the image for around 3 seconds and is actually quite hard to shake it off. It states it’s around 5 stops and i must admit its got to be close. The image I’ve posted on here of the boat under the light was at 1/6 of a second at iso400 F4 and was taken at almost total darkness HANDHELD!I took a shot of the castle from across the water at about 2 miles away. Again it was in total darkness at a 15 second exposure.Auto focus is quick, it rarely has to hunt even in -4 to -5 evLike i said the VC is a bit of a surprise with the noise but its not anything that gets in your way and not something that others would notice. I’ve not noticed any lens creep yet and i was carrying it round hand held for about 3 hours today.Honestly if you’re in the market for a telephoto lens then you could do a LOT worse than this and for the money i don’t think you will find anything better.

wonderboy1974

  • 21 Dec 2019, Sat
Highly recommended
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Really impressed with this lens.... I use it on a Canon 1300d and it produces lovely, natural looking, sharp photos.It's relatively heavy, but feels solid and of very good quality. Zooms and focus are very smooth, and the all important image stabilisation works very well..... It feels like a 3-4 stop improvement over its non stabilised counterpart, which I have recently owned.

Simon Thorogood
  • 22 May 2019, Wed
Brilliant Lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Having read all the reviews, I ordered this Tamron over the Canon alternative due to budget constraints. Having taken around 30 photo's at differing aperture / zoom settings, I'm pleased to say the picture quality is really good; not had any chromatic aberration or vignetting. The Vibration Control is really good. I use singe point focusing, and it behaves very well. One concern from the reviews that I had was whether the vibration control would be noisy, but this isn't an issue at all.The only negative issue (not to do with the lens) is that Amazon shipped it in the manufacturer's box instead of packing it in an Amazon box.

James Peters
  • 31 Oct 2017, Tue
So versatile, great for amateur wildlife photography
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I bought this lens for my Canon 450D. I have recently converted onto a DSLR camera from a superzoom Panasonic.. I am a keen amateur wildlife photographer and i missed being able to get close enough to the animals. In an ideal world I would buy a large telescopic prime lens, however, i was buying on budget at the time and those more expensive lenses were not an option.
I use this lens mainly as a modified prime lens, keeping it at its huge 300mm focal length, however, I am glad that the lens has the flexibility to alter the focal length in needs be. It means that you don't have to carry round loads of lenses and therefore keeps your set up light and all you have to do is grab one lens.
The lens is not too heavy. It is good build quality. The auto-focus and image stabiliser motor do make a bit of noise compared to the more expensive lenses but this does not decrease the effectiveness of the lens. The zoom ring does turn in the opposite direction to most canon lenses which i am used to but this is easy to get used to. The 5.6 aperture at 300mm is adequate enough for most wildlife photography however it would be nice to have at least one more f stop number for lower light conditions.
Admittedly, a long prime lens is the most ideal lens for wildlife photography but if you have a budget or you are new to DSLR photography, the versatility of this lens, its price and good picture quality makes this lens ideal.

JPHaseler
  • 31 Oct 2017, Tue
So versatile, great for amateur wildlife photography
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I bought this lens for my Canon 450D. I have recently converted onto a DSLR camera from a superzoom Panasonic.. I am a keen amateur wildlife photographer and i missed being able to get close enough to the animals. In an ideal world I would buy a large telescopic prime lens, however, i was buying on budget at the time and those more expensive lenses were not an option.I use this lens mainly as a modified prime lens, keeping it at its huge 300mm focal length, however, I am glad that the lens has the flexibility to alter the focal length in needs be. It means that you don't have to carry round loads of lenses and therefore keeps your set up light and all you have to do is grab one lens.The lens is not too heavy. It is good build quality. The auto-focus and image stabiliser motor do make a bit of noise compared to the more expensive lenses but this does not decrease the effectiveness of the lens. The zoom ring does turn in the opposite direction to most canon lenses which i am used to but this is easy to get used to. The 5.6 aperture at 300mm is adequate enough for most wildlife photography however it would be nice to have at least one more f stop number for lower light conditions.Admittedly, a long prime lens is the most ideal lens for wildlife photography but if you have a budget or you are new to DSLR photography, the versatility of this lens, its price and good picture quality makes this lens ideal.

JPHaseler
  • 19 Mar 2017, Sun
Great lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

After spending a few months reading reviews on various 300mm zoom lenses, I decided to go for this one...and I'm very happy I did! It's quite heavy as it's well built but it's not a lens I would leave attached to my camera for everyday use. The image stabiliser is great and allows you to take hand held shots in decent light without blurring. All in all a great lens for the price.

Catherine Atter Hristena
  • 15 Mar 2017, Wed
LOUD!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Good things first: excellent, useful zoom range (ideal for garden birds, for example, which is why I bought it);
Images so far seem sharp throughout;
Lovely background blur at 300mm;
VC REALLY works - once it grabs, it doesn't let go. In favourable conditions i can shoot hand-held at 300mm as slow as 1/20th of a second;
Distinctive Tamron colours and image quality - a big pro for me.

Now for the downsides: this lens is LOUD in operation. The VC really lets you know it's locked on and then let go again, and whirrs constantly when operating;
the autofocus mechanism is also far from silent, demonstrating a distinct robotic, motorised whirr when changing from close to distant focus;
Autofocus isn't the swiftest;
Zoom ring is stiff and jerky at certain portions (between about 150-250mm);
It is cumbersome. It looks and feels daft on my piddly Canon 700D.

I have yet to decide whether my noise problems are the norm for this lens and/or whether i can put up with them, or if i've got a bad copy and need to replace it. Other than its loudness, i do really like this lens.

A. Wheeler
  • 15 Mar 2017, Wed
LOUD!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Good things first: excellent, useful zoom range (ideal for garden birds, for example, which is why I bought it);Images so far seem sharp throughout;Lovely background blur at 300mm;VC REALLY works - once it grabs, it doesn't let go. In favourable conditions i can shoot hand-held at 300mm as slow as 1/20th of a second;Distinctive Tamron colours and image quality - a big pro for me.Now for the downsides: this lens is LOUD in operation. The VC really lets you know it's locked on and then let go again, and whirrs constantly when operating;the autofocus mechanism is also far from silent, demonstrating a distinct robotic, motorised whirr when changing from close to distant focus;Autofocus isn't the swiftest;Zoom ring is stiff and jerky at certain portions (between about 150-250mm);It is cumbersome. It looks and feels daft on my piddly Canon 700D.I have yet to decide whether my noise problems are the norm for this lens and/or whether i can put up with them, or if i've got a bad copy and need to replace it. Other than its loudness, i do really like this lens.

A. Wheeler
  • 11 Nov 2016, Fri
Value for money and incredible speed Delivery0
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I'm new in the Reflex world, after watch too many youtube videos I bought this lens as was described "Value for Money" After the test I can confirm that, I'm super satisfied with the product and also with the speed of delivery, This was my first buying in Amazon too and product and delivery 10 over 10. Thanks! I left some pictures of last night moon made it with this lens (I insist I'm Amateur in photography, maybe I don't use all the potencial of the lens, but I'm more than satisfied with it).

Tayo-79
  • 10 Mar 2015, Tue
Excellent lens! Must have to the lens collection.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Absolutely excellent lens. I bought this to go with my Nikon d3200. The lens has full frame capability so if I upgrade camera then it can still be used, thus saving money in the long run. Also it comes with a 5 year guarantee (make sure you get a UK lens for this - Amazon supplied me with a UK lens but I have read reviews that people received grey imports so register the lens online straight away to find out so you can send it back and get it changed if there's any problems).The vibration control is excellent, almost 'locking' onto the subject.It's quite heavy and feels very robust. One downside is that it doesn't have a tripod mount on the lens, so one has to be careful when positioning the camera on a tripod so that it doesn't topple over - however it is possible to position the tripod so it is sturdy. I've also used it with a monopod and again it's quite sturdy providing the weight is counter balanced.It focuses well through the whole range - 300 is a little soft around the edges but I think that's to be expected from most lens' at their maximum, and in fairness I've only used it since Christmas so haven't had brilliantly light days - it may perform much better in full summer sun. I have taken some wonderful moon shots (on a tripod and using an IR remote) around 280/290mm and they're fabulously clear and detailed.Autofocus is quick and it's useful to have the fine focus ring to sharpen up the image.Manual focus is good too.I've used the lens mostly for wildlife and it's been brilliant and not too obtrusive in the field.The lens is fixed, meaning it doesn't rotate when focusing, which is great for using filters on the end as they don't need constant adjustment.The lens comes with a petal hood; which makes it look super impressive when extended full length :-) The petal hood is sturdy and effective, shading enough but still allowing light in. However, the lens it is not supplied with a pouch - I have a tuff luv backpack for camera, etc, so this isn't an issue.The lens works in low light, there's a little noise

Shel
  • 23 Feb 2012, Thu
Excellent for the money
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I bought this lens as a replacement for the Tamron 70-300mm LD Macro lens that I have had now for about two years. I bought an Alpha 850 a few months ago (full frame) and wanted better glass to make the most of it's potential without being able to afford one of the Sony G series lenses. After reading reviews on this site and others I decided to purchase this lens.The first thing you notice when you open the box is the size and weight of the thing. It is solid and well made. The zoom and focus rings have good grips on them and there is no play on either ring. They are also impressively smooth in operation.On the side of the lens there is an AF/MF switch which functions fine and you will see from the picture I have added that there is no vibration control logo or switch on this version as it doesn't need it. The USD motor this lens is fitted with is very quiet and fast. My old Tamron relied on the body's motor and was quite slow and noisy in operation. The AF metering is fast and accurate and works in all but the poorest of light conditions.One thing to be aware of on the subject of focus is that the manual focus ring is still movable even when the auto focus is in use and if you touch it it will move your focus off. It is not locked off when the AF switch is used so it is something to be aware of when taking a shot. I don't find it a problem though myself.The hood provided with this lens is deep and does a good job of blocking out stray light. As it is an internal focusing lens it is of the petal variety as it doesn't rotate of course. The one problem with the hood is that it is difficult to replace the lens cap on after you have taken a shot. Also, if you wanted to put a filter on or rotate a polariser that would also require you to take it off first.I have found the image quality to be good on my full frame camera with only a small amount of vignetting at the the wide open end of the scale. Stopping down soon clears it away and the images are crisp and colourful as you would hope. I also find that CA is well con

A. Styles
  • 23 Aug 2011, Tue
Better than the Nikon equivalent?
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I have used this lens extensively over the past few days and I would have to say I am impressed. It is sharp across the entire focal length range and yes I have been pixel peeping. The focus is fast enough for my needs in most situations and minimum focus distance is usefully close. Focus can sometimes hunt in low light and low contrast situations, but this does not happen often. The only minor niggle becomes evident when using the lens at full range over a long distance, (about a mile). IQ tends to suffer some at greater distances but in my experience, most zooms do so I can't complain. All in all, a good buy and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.

Horneteer
Style Name:Nikon

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Precise descriptive performance

In the pursuit to achieve the most outstanding image resolution in the 70-300mm class, Tamron’s Anniversary lens - the SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD - utilises an advanced optical design that features a LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element made from specialised materials that prevent chromatic aberration. As a result, the SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD boasts sharp contrast and great descriptive performance.

In addition, it is the first Tamron lens to include a USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), Tamron’s very own ultrasonic auto-focus drive mechanism. This USD mechanism delivers fast focusing, making it a perfect telephoto zoom choice for photographing sports, racing, or other fast-moving subjects. The lens also boasts Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilisation to assist in hand-held photography, not only at long focal length ranges where blurring is common, but also under low-lit conditions, dramatically enhancing photographic freedom.This combination of best in class image resolution, Ultrasonic Silent Drive and Vibration Compensation is a new achievement of Tamron technology, culminating in the production of a premium 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens.

Design Features

A new optical system optimised for digital SLRs achieves top resolution in the 70-300mm class with specialised glass elements. The advanced optical design employs a sophisticated XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element made from a special high-grade glass that has dispersive properties (i.e. where refraction causes the dispersion of white light into spectral hues) even lower than standard LD lenses. The dispersive properties of the XLD lens are similar to those of fluorite; in combination with the LD elements, these make for an optimal optical design that delivers best-in-class resolution with advanced axial chromatic and magnification aberration correction – major inhibitors of image quality enhancement. The result is a lens that delivers sharp contrast and better descriptive performance throughout the entire zoom range. The lens also looks good as Tamron has adopted a streamlined silhouette to ensure that the lens fits in with a variety of SLR cameras. The subtle texture of the paint gives a well-crafted finish to the exterior.

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VC Off / VC On
Vibration Compensation (VC): Image Stabilisation

The SP AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD employs Tamron’s excellent image stabilisation mechanism – the VC (Vibration Compensation) seen in both the AF18-270mm Di II VC (Model B003) and SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC (Model B005). With VC, the photographer has the freedom to shoot at a shutter speed that is an extra four stops slower without having to worry about image blurring. This makes handheld capture of evening, night and interior shots much more spontaneous, as a sharp image can be obtained more easily without having to mount the camera on a tripod.

Full-Time Manual Focus

Autofocus has many benefits but sometimes the photographer needs the control of manual focus. Full-time manual offers just that: the crossover from autofocus to manual focus by simply adjusting the focus ring, allowing the photographer to make adjustments on the fly. This feature helps the lens produce impressive results even in telephoto situations where the depth of field is shallow.

Enjoyable Photography

With a full-frame digital or 35mm SLR, portrait and medium telephoto shots can be achieved on the wider 70mm end of the range and spectacular telephoto shots at the longer 300mm. When using an APS-C sensor camera the angle of view narrows, giving it the equivalent range of 109-465mm* for bold ultra-telephoto shots. And with its maximum magnification ratio 1:4, the lens can be used to explore the realm of semi-macro photography.

Uncompromising Countermeasures Reduce Ghosting and Flare

Digital photography requires extreme precision, which is why Tamron incorporates new BBAR (Broad-Band Anti Reflection) multilayer coatings that reduce reflection into the lens elements. This ensures excellent performance in all photographic conditions and enhances light transmission on both long and short wavelengths. Also, Tamron applies internal surface coatings on cemented surfaces of lens elements to make images sharper with better colour balance and reproduction.

Flower-Shaped Hood

Included as a standard accessory, the flower-shaped hood matches the rectangular shape of the image sensor to most effectively block the interference of superfluous light rays entering from outside the borders of the image area, helping to ensure sharp, clear, flare-free images with crisp detail in the shadow areas.

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Super Performance
Super Performance for Discriminating Shooters (SP)

Tamron SP (Super Performance) series is a line of ultra-high-performance lenses designed and manufactured to the exacting specifications demanded by professionals and others who require the highest possible image quality. In creating SP lenses Tamron’s optical designers put their foremost priority on achieving superior performance parameters—they are all designed to a higher standard with little regard for cost constraints. As a result, Tamron lenses bearing the SP designation feature impressive and innovative designs that have established an enviable reputation for excellence among those knowledgeable photographers that demand the very best.

Internal Focusing System (IF)

Internal focusing provides numerous practical benefits to photographers, including a non-rotating front filter ring that facilitates the positioning of polarising and graduated filters, and more predictable handling as the lens length does not change during focusing. Even more important, Tamron’s Internal Focusing (IF) system provides a much closer minimum focusing distance (MFD) throughout its entire focusing range. In addition, IF improves optical performance by minimising illumination loss at the corners of the image field, and helps to suppress other aberrations that become more troublesome at different focusing positions.

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Ultrasonic Silent Drive
Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD)

Tamron’s USD works with the high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations that are produced by a ring called a ‘stator’. Energy from the vibrations is used to rotate an attached metallic ring known as the ‘rotor’. Piezoelectric ceramic, an element that produces ultrasonic vibrations when voltage of a specific frequency is applied is arranged in a ring formation on the stator. This electrode configuration of piezoelectric ceramic causes two ultrasonic vibrations to occur in the stator.

By effectively combining these two ultrasonic vibrations, it is possible to convert the energy from the vibrations that produced simple motion into energy known as ‘deflective travelling waves’, which then moves around the circumference (rotation direction) of the ring. With the USD, the friction between these deflective travelling waves created on the metallic surface of the stator and the surface of the rotor produce force, causing the rotor to rotate. The focusing ring lens, which is linked to the rotor, is thus moved, creating a fast and smooth auto-focus drive.

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 22 x 14.8 x 14 cm
Package Weight 1.12 Kilograms
Item Dimensions L x W x H 82.2 x 82.2 x 142.7 cm
Item Weight 767 Grams
Brand Name TAMRON
Color Name Black
Country of Origin China
Has Image Stabilization Yes
Max Focal Length 300 millimetres
Min Focal Length 70 millimetres
Model Year 2010
Mounting Type nikon
Objective Lens Diameter 81.5 millimetres
Part Number A005N
Water Resistance Level Not Water Resistant
Lens Design Zoom
Maximum Aperture Range 4 - 5,6
Focus Type AF/MF
Style Nikon
Photo Filter Thread Size 62 millimetres