Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

$449
70-300 mm
autofocus 4.3x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture Tamron VC Image stabilized Tamron USD Built in focus motor


Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15 users at B&H Photo Video

"There are two things that impressed me as soon as I started to use it. It's sharpness is great at all focal lenghts and all apertures all the way to F16 ."

"It is fast and accurate to focus. Better than my 70-30 NIkkor. It is also shaper at the 300mm end and quiet AF."

"The lense is very heavy and should be used with a tripod or heavy stand."

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Nikon D600, Nikon D800 and Nikon D4.

horizontal angle of view
28.8 - 6.8°
70-300mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000 and Nikon D3200.

horizontal angle of view
19.1 - 4.5°
107-457.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Telephoto lens
	300 mm

	Above average zoom range
	4.3x

	More advanced image stabilization
	Tamron VC

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

	Very light
	0.8 kg

	Great wide angle lens
	70 mm

	Inexpensive
	$449.00

The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Narrow aperture
	f/4

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

	Poor telephoto lens
	300 mm

General

	Min focal length	70 mm
	Max focal length	300 mm	above average
	Zoom range	4.3x
	Magnification	Unknown
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/4	below average
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Tamron USD	above average
	Image stabilization	Tamron VC	above average
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Nikon FX
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	82 mm
	Filter size	62 mm
	Weight	0.8 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	28.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	6.9°	above average
	Wide vertical	19.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	4.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	34.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	8.2°	above average
Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	19.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	4.5°	above average
	Wide vertical	12.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	22.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	5.4°	above average

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chibang

(0:42 AM, June 04, 2012)

I just happened to try a Tamron 70-300VC and a Nikon 70-300VR in a local store. Looking at both lenses, i think the Nikon has a more sturdy built than the Tamron and the former is much heavier though. I also happened to have the opportunity to have some sample shots that i would like to share with you and find out. The Tamron is quite lighter than the Nikon. Im just quite impressed with the VC of Tamron because its really stable except that the Tamron elicits some weird and somewhat irritating noise when its trying to autofocus a subject that it can't focus. I have also read some articles regarding the comparison of both lenses mentioned with other lenses specifically an article I read in digital camera world march 2012 issue by matthew richards in which other telephoto lenses were also compared to nikon and tamron undergoing a series of battery of tests. The shots i made for both were very similar.. And that made me decide to go for the nikon. I just don't know how long can a Tamron lasts with regards to durability and of course problems associated with third-party lenses. I have some sample images which you can take a look and find out. i try to keep a similar settings as much as possible. Thanks

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Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

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Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

Cons

The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX lenses

The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f vs other Nikon FX wildlife lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Nikon DX APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

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