Tamron Auto Focus 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Model A17E)
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Brand | Tamron |
Focal Length Description | 70-300 millimeters |
Lens Type | Macro |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 300 month |
About this item
- 9 Groups, 13 Elements Lens Construction
- Rotation Type of Zooming
- 9 Diaphragm Blade Number
- F/32 Minimum Aperture
- 59 inch Minimum Focus Distance (1.5m) in normal setting, 37.4 inch (0.95m) in macro mode f=180mm-300mm range
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Auto focus | 4.0 | 3.5 | — | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 3.9 | — | — | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
Quality of material | 4.4 | 2.7 | — | — | — | 4.7 |
Picture quality | 4.3 | 3.5 | — | — | — | 4.6 |
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lens type | Macro | Telephoto | Macro | Telephoto | Macro | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon EF | — | Canon EF | Canon EF | Canon EF |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual | Micromotor | Auto Focus | Ring-type ultrasonic | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 70 millimeters | 75 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 75 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 75 millimeters |
max focal length | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 4.57 x 3.03 x 3.03 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.01 pounds |
ASIN | B000HDZAUA |
Item model number | A17E |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #267 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 8, 2006 |
Manufacturer | Tamron |
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Tamron Auto Focus 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Model A17E)
From the Manufacturer
Designed for optimum handling ease and portability (it weighs only 458g <16.2oz.> ), it’s ideal for handheld shooting with full-frame and APS-C format SLRs. Its unsurpassed close-focusing ability (down to 0.95m (3.1 feet ) or 1:2 in macro mode) makes it perfect for nature and portrait photography.
Zoom in to 300mm from a distance
AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens Features
Low dispersion (LD) glass elements in a lens help reduce chromatic aberration; the tendency of light of different colors to come to different points of focus at the image plane. Chromatic aberration reduces the sharpness of an image, but glass with an extremely low dispersion index, has less of a tendency to separate (defract) a ray of light into a rainbow of colors. This characteristic allows the lens designer to effectively compensate for chromatic aberration at the center of the field (on axis), a particular problem at long focal lengths (the telephoto end of the zoom range), and for lateral chromatic aberration (towards the edges of the field) that often occurs at short focal lengths (the wide-angle end of the zoom range.)"
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Customers like the value, image quality, and performance of the camera other accessories. They mention that it's great value for money, and that it works great as a candid lens. They appreciate the macro performance, saying that the background bokeh is excellent. That said, some customers dislike the noise, and responsiveness. They also disagree on the quality, autofocus.
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Customers appreciate the value of the camera. They mention that it is great for the price and arrived on time and in excellent condition.
"...am very pleased, I got a new lens experience with good quality at a small price...." Read more
"...Don't let the nay-Sayers sway you... This lens is an incredible bargain! The only reason its 4 instead of 5 stars, is the auto-focus... Read on...." Read more
"...As for the lens itself, here's my opinion on it: It's a pretty good lens for the price...." Read more
"...At any rate, it ships with a lens hood and it's one of the cheapest ways to get pictures of birds and whatnot...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the lens. They say that it is particularly good for getting pictures of critters and creatures you can't see with the naked eye, and that the hood works well. They also appreciate the background bokeh is excellent in macro, and the lens produces great pictures up to about 280 mm.
"This lens is well constructed & takes really nice pictures. I would rate it better than the similiar Canon lens---but much less in price...." Read more
"...This lens is particularly good for getting pics of those critters and creatures you can;t get close enough too...." Read more
"...The pictures are very clean and beautiful. I will upload a picture I took of the moon as an example of what you can expect...." Read more
"...I have to say it has not only better image quality but I liked the stats on this lens compared to the other two in this class range...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the lens. For example, they say it works great as a candid lens in social situations for getting tightly cropped images, and the switch operates quite nicely. They also mention that the lens is very good as telephoto and macro lenses, and that the included hood works great. Some say it's a great lens for hobbyists and personal use, and can't be beat for the price range.
"...This is a very nice consumer lens for those folks that just want really nice pictures without breaking the bank...." Read more
"...It DOES deliver some impressive results, many of which I consider to be professional quality...." Read more
"...Not only is it bigger then what the picture shows you but it is also amazing...." Read more
"...At 70-100 it works great as a candid lens in social situations for getting tightly framed portrait style shots without having to get in someone's..." Read more
Customers like the macro function of the camera. They say that the aperture settings are very effective, and it delivers a nice tele-zoom with macro capability. The macro setting is great for close ups, and the aperture range is decent. However, some customers have reported that the lens can be difficult to manage at times.
"...Aperture settings in macro are very effective (specifically see the pics of the dandelion head at f/5.6 and f/32) in Av or M mode...." Read more
"...It has an excellent zoom range, but this can make it very difficult to avoid blur from camera shake...." Read more
"...The macro function is amazing and the telephoto is phenomenal. If there is anything about this lens that could be better it would be the autofocus...." Read more
"...Not all shots will come out great if your just hand holding as it is quite a heavy and lengthy lens...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the lens. Some mention that it's a new lens experience with good quality at a small price, while others say that they are not impressed with the quality, it is a rather cheap lens and that the image quality might be slightly compromised.
"This lens is well constructed & takes really nice pictures. I would rate it better than the similiar Canon lens---but much less in price...." Read more
"...as a beginner I am very pleased, I got a new lens experience with good quality at a small price...." Read more
"...This lens works fine for what it's supposed to do. It is a rather cheap lens, sure, but as they said, you get what you pay for, and this lens is..." Read more
"...parts, fits snugly to the body of my Canon 80D. It feels heavy and solid, and I like that...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the autofocus of the camera. Some mention that it is fast, tight enough, and works fine, while others say that it labors and takes a very long time to focus.
"...The only reason its 4 instead of 5 stars, is the auto-focus... Read on. Took a lot of pics in the city park across the street after un-boxing...." Read more
"...I was very impressed with the clarity and auto focus system...." Read more
"...The Tamron lens is a little noisy and slow at focusing, but nothing that is a deal breaker by any means...." Read more
"...Is the image quality, focus speed, etc. the same between the two lenses? No .... absolutely not. The Canon lens is far superior...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the noise produced by the camera. They mention that the focus is a lot slower and noisier than its canon rivals.
"...This Lens has a normal/macro switch. The AF is not as quiet as a Canon lens, but also its not really noisy either, doesn't bother me." Read more
"...The Tamron lens is a little noisy and slow at focusing, but nothing that is a deal breaker by any means...." Read more
"...It is a bit noisy when it is in Automatic Focus but I guess it's because it is a big lens..." Read more
"...Also, the auto-focus of the lens is extremely slow and a little loud...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the responsiveness of the lens. They mention that it is very loud, slow, and does not adapt as fast as they'd like, making it a poor choice for moving action shots. Some say that the lens is well built, but it has less than ideal performance, and it locks up at times.
"...Again, this is a price trade off.Ending arguments... AF is slow and noisy, and blur at max zoom can be an issue...." Read more
"...This is at 300mm.Also, the auto-focus of the lens is extremely slow and a little loud...." Read more
"...The AF motor, like many others have already addressed, is slower than glaciers and quite loud...." Read more
"...The reaction time is acceptable, and it takes nice shots. I will definitely look at Tamron for more lenses in the future." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2010
PROS
1) Well built, heavy frame. No rattling parts, fits snugly to the body of my Canon 80D. It feels heavy and solid, and I like that. My hands shake, so a heavy lens helps me to stay stable.
2) The focus is tight enough so that it doesn't drift in vertical shots, and the optics do not rotate, perfect for a polarized filter. Some have complained about this, but truly it is an advantage. It is the way this style of zoom is designed, take it or leave it.
3) The fine focus wheel in manual mode could be a little tighter, but for my intended use for this lens, it is perfect. I like to get very fine adjustments in macro mode, and a looser fine focus wheel makes this possible. The required fine tuning takes less time this way.
4) The macro function on this lens only works between 180 and 300mm, but with this focal length, that is an advantage. I can shoot great close ups from 2-5 feet away.
5) Perfect for insect shots, where getting close can ruin your chance at a shot. See the flower shots, and the water drops (no insects available during testing, sadly... VERY cold yesterday).
6) Shake at max zoom with or without full macro can be an issue. I was using my pro-master MPV428+ convertible mono-pod, and as you can see, you DO NOT need a 300$ tripod for this lens like many others have claimed, you just a steady hand and patience, and knowledge of your cameras full manual mode.
7) Aperture settings in macro are very effective (specifically see the pics of the dandelion head at f/5.6 and f/32) in Av or M mode.
8) VERY comfortable hand grip. Auto focus is not effected by me using the lens as a hand hold.
9) This lens CAN be used for portraits. Preferred under ideal lighting, but I was able to shoot lots of good portraits of my daughter and wife with minimal effort, using AF and MF under the lighting in our house with no special preparation and no support (mono-pod/tripod). Not posting family pics, sorry.
CONS
1) As many others have said, the auto-focus is agonizingly slow and noisy (price trade off). Manual mode is the better way to use tele lenses IMO anyway. But the AF is effective, I have no complaints other than speed and noise.
2) At max zoom, images are indeed fuzzy... You get better glass with a higher price. See the images of the birds shot at 300mm with a tripod. In defense, it WAS windy. Mode settings are in the meta-data. I hope. Not sure how Amazon uploads.
3) I did not notice chromatic aberration... but all the professionals claim it exists. I have no reason to doubt, as I do not have a studio to test under ideal lighting. Again, this is a price trade off.
Ending arguments... AF is slow and noisy, and blur at max zoom can be an issue. These issues can be resolved with Photoshop and a tripod if they are that big of a deal to you. I barely noticed, except the max zoom blur which is pronounced compared to even my old FD 70-300 from my Canon A1. Though I did not notice chromatic aberration, this is NOT a professional lens. It DOES deliver some impressive results, many of which I consider to be professional quality. This lens requires skill and knowledge of the tenets of photography to use to its fullest. But if you are looking for this style of lens, you likely already posses such knowledge. For the price, this lens is a steal for any kit, even as a backup lens. Well done, Tamron.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
PROS
1) Well built, heavy frame. No rattling parts, fits snugly to the body of my Canon 80D. It feels heavy and solid, and I like that. My hands shake, so a heavy lens helps me to stay stable.
2) The focus is tight enough so that it doesn't drift in vertical shots, and the optics do not rotate, perfect for a polarized filter. Some have complained about this, but truly it is an advantage. It is the way this style of zoom is designed, take it or leave it.
3) The fine focus wheel in manual mode could be a little tighter, but for my intended use for this lens, it is perfect. I like to get very fine adjustments in macro mode, and a looser fine focus wheel makes this possible. The required fine tuning takes less time this way.
4) The macro function on this lens only works between 180 and 300mm, but with this focal length, that is an advantage. I can shoot great close ups from 2-5 feet away.
5) Perfect for insect shots, where getting close can ruin your chance at a shot. See the flower shots, and the water drops (no insects available during testing, sadly... VERY cold yesterday).
6) Shake at max zoom with or without full macro can be an issue. I was using my pro-master MPV428+ convertible mono-pod, and as you can see, you DO NOT need a 300$ tripod for this lens like many others have claimed, you just a steady hand and patience, and knowledge of your cameras full manual mode.
7) Aperture settings in macro are very effective (specifically see the pics of the dandelion head at f/5.6 and f/32) in Av or M mode.
8) VERY comfortable hand grip. Auto focus is not effected by me using the lens as a hand hold.
9) This lens CAN be used for portraits. Preferred under ideal lighting, but I was able to shoot lots of good portraits of my daughter and wife with minimal effort, using AF and MF under the lighting in our house with no special preparation and no support (mono-pod/tripod). Not posting family pics, sorry.
CONS
1) As many others have said, the auto-focus is agonizingly slow and noisy (price trade off). Manual mode is the better way to use tele lenses IMO anyway. But the AF is effective, I have no complaints other than speed and noise.
2) At max zoom, images are indeed fuzzy... You get better glass with a higher price. See the images of the birds shot at 300mm with a tripod. In defense, it WAS windy. Mode settings are in the meta-data. I hope. Not sure how Amazon uploads.
3) I did not notice chromatic aberration... but all the professionals claim it exists. I have no reason to doubt, as I do not have a studio to test under ideal lighting. Again, this is a price trade off.
Ending arguments... AF is slow and noisy, and blur at max zoom can be an issue. These issues can be resolved with Photoshop and a tripod if they are that big of a deal to you. I barely noticed, except the max zoom blur which is pronounced compared to even my old FD 70-300 from my Canon A1. Though I did not notice chromatic aberration, this is NOT a professional lens. It DOES deliver some impressive results, many of which I consider to be professional quality. This lens requires skill and knowledge of the tenets of photography to use to its fullest. But if you are looking for this style of lens, you likely already posses such knowledge. For the price, this lens is a steal for any kit, even as a backup lens. Well done, Tamron.
Lesson learned: Don't buy camera gear from Amazon.
Edited February 2010:
I decided to keep this lens afterall. I do still occasionally get the error message, but it's nothing debilitating. I just switch the camera off and back on again, and that usually does the trick. As for the lens itself, here's my opinion on it: It's a pretty good lens for the price. It has an excellent zoom range, but this can make it very difficult to avoid blur from camera shake. I would recommend using a tripod to help counteract that. The aperture range is decent, but definitely not a strong point of this lens. I do get pretty sharp images when the situation is ideal and there is no risk of camera shake. Overall, I am happy with this lens for the price, although it is hardly ever on my camera as I shoot more indoor/portrait type photos the zoom range for that is too far.
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🤓Ha il corpo in plastica ma comunque al tatto è piacevole, non sembra eccessivamente un giocattolo. L'apertura (il diaframma, quello che determina quanta luce passa fino al sensore) è limitata, infatti a 70mm il diaframma più luminoso è 4, a 300 arriva a 5.6, che, tradotto in soldoni per chi è alle prime armi, vi permette di fotografare senza problemi in pieno giorno, con più fatica di sera, votandovi ad un santo in casa. E' vero che le nuove macchine fotografiche possono aumentare l'ISO fino a livelli una volta incredibili, compensando con questo valore, unito ad una mano ben salda, riuscirete a tirar fuori qualche scatto anche in casa.
👍La lente è compatibile sia con APS-C che Full Frame, nel primo caso la focale aumenta arrivando a 112-480mm circa. 480mm vi possono essere utili in montagna o al mare, in situazioni di ottima luce.
👎Non ha lo stabilizzatore, e vorrei vedere a questa cifra... Se avete un cavalletto in cantina potrebbe essere il momento di iniziare ad utilizzarlo.
😅Rinnovo le mie 5 stelle, questi non sono lati negativi di questa lente in particolare, sono limitazioni dovute alla fascia economica. Se siete degli amatori va benissimo, se siete dei pro-sumer (degli amatori avanzati...) beh, non ve lo consiglio. A meno che il budget sia di stare sotto i 200 euro.
😃Comunque potrete sbizzarrivi anche con delle belle foto macro, non molte lenti hanno questa capacità.
A livello di definizione, per chi volesse approfondire, posso dire che a 70mm il dettaglio è molto buono, col salire della focale cala. Vi consiglio di usare diaframmi il più possibile alti (valori intorno a 11 ad esempio) quando possibile.
👉Per concludere, chi compra questa lente lo fa per alcuni motivi, ad esempio è un amatore che possiede un kit di base (ad esempio 18-55) e vuole avere con un'altra lente il massimo dell'estensione fotografica, in modo da essere leggero nelle gite fuori porta, non necessita della massima qualità ma di compattezza ad un prezzo abbordabile.
🖐E poi, se fra qualche anno vi sarete fatti catturare dall'arte fotografica, farete sempre in tempo a venderlo (perdendoci poco) e acquistare un modello più performante, in linea con quelle che saranno le nuove esperienze che avrete maturato.
Lo consiglio.