- 70-300mm macro lens with f/4-5.6 maximum aperture for digital or 35mm cameras
- Easy-to-use macro switch lets you alternate between 180mm and 300mm focal lengths
- Minimum focus distance of 59 inches from subject (normal) or 37.4 inches (macro)
- 9-blade circular diaphragm provides beautiful soft-focus imagery; 62mm filter diameter
- Measures 3 inches in diameter and 4.6 inches long; weighs 15.3 ounces
Product Description
Tamron now offers a lightweight, compact, high-image-quality telephoto zoom lens with macro capability of 1: 2 that can be used with digital cameras. This new lens is a Di type lens using an optical system with improved multi-coating designed to function with digital SLR cameras as well as film cameras.With this 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens, flipping a macro switch in the focal length range of 180mm to 300mm obtains a maximum magnification ratio of 1: 2 at a minimum… More >>
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras
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#1 by Kathy L. Owens on March 12, 2010 - 7:27 am
It didn’t last long. The zoom lens jammed. What a waste of money!
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Jerome W. Jantzi on March 12, 2010 - 8:17 am
As I am not an accomplished photographer, I know little about all of the technical terms associated with photography. I do know, however, the tamron af 70-3– f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro zoom lens for my Sony A-200 SLR Camera works wonderfully. Since I don’t know what I am doing (yet) it has been basically a point and shoot experience that has worked out well.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Tj on March 12, 2010 - 8:24 am
It works with the A300 and it takes great shots. Don’t get your hopes up to high for the Macro setting though. While it works well enough it is not a substitute for a Macro lens.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by S. Wagner on March 12, 2010 - 10:06 am
I purchased this lens approx. 2 months ago for my Sony 200 DSLR. I researched several lenses from different manufacturers, as well as read many reviews for each. I decided to go with the Tamron because I wanted to have the ability to take close ups, as well as distance shots without having to constantly change my lenses. I still rely on my extra lenses for specific shots, but so far I have been very impressed with the capabilities of this lens. When you manually zoom there is a bit of tension but haven’t been too bothered by it. The switch on the lens itself which allows you to switch over to macro setting is also a nice option. I didn’t see it when I first used the camera until I attempted a macro shot and couldn’t get the look I wanted. Once I switched it over I was very happy with the closeups I was able to get. Like I said, I haven’t had it for very long and tend to use this much more once the weather improves. I have also taken photos of people with this lens and am very happy with the coloring I get in my pictures too! The photos have been very clear and even when fully extended the lens has not been nearly as blurry or distorted as I was fearing. The Tamron was a good choice for me because I am on a budget and not able to put out a lot of money for the higher end models. So far…very happy.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by John R. Middleton on March 12, 2010 - 11:44 am
This is a nice telephoto lens. You will need a wide angle lens for general photography. The macro function is a bit ackward since you must be 10′ away from anything you are trying to shoot. Overall, I would buy this lens again for my Minolta Maxxum 5D. I put a skylight filter on it for protection.
Rating: 5 / 5