Nikon D3000 Zoom Lenses made by Tamron

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

Silent focus motor Silent and fast

More advanced image stabilization Tamron VC

	Zoom range	4.3x			Max focal length	300 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Aperture	f/4
	Image stabilization	Tamron VC			Length	n/a
	Focus motor	Tamron USD			Min focal length	70 mm

"For the price this lens is a very good buy. The vibration compensation works well and the autofocus is fast on my d5000."

Great zoom range 15x

More advanced image stabilization Tamron VC

	Zoom range	15x			Max focal length	270 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Aperture	f/3.5
	Image stabilization	Tamron VC			Length	101 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	18 mm

"Definitely a great and excellent upgrade from my kit lens. Definitely very happy with the overall quality with landscape or portrait photos."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Zoom range	2.9x			Max focal length	50 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/2.8
	Image stabilization	None			Length	82 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	17 mm

"It's a great lens, definitely worth saving the money from the Nikon 70-200mm. It's great for portraits as well, and it's more durable and sturdy than I expected."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Zoom range	2.9x			Max focal length	200 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/2.8
	Image stabilization	None			Length	194 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	70 mm

"I've found this lens is extremely clear and am EXTREMELY satisfied with this product. The first lens I've purchased (other than the one that came with my Nikon) and I'm hooked!"

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

	Zoom range	2.7x			Max focal length	75 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/2.8
	Image stabilization	None			Length	92 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	28 mm

"Sharp, great color and contrast across focal lengths and apertures. VC works great."

Fixed aperture The same aperture at all focal lengths

More advanced image stabilization Tamron VC

	Zoom range	2.9x			Max focal length	50 mm
	Fixed aperture	Yes			Aperture	f/2.8
	Image stabilization	Tamron VC			Length	95 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	17 mm

"This lens has a very compact design for it's range"

	Zoom range	3.6x			Max focal length	200 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Aperture	f/4
	Image stabilization	None			Length	83 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	55 mm

"This is my first wide angle zoom and I don't see a reason to purchase another. Color and contrast are great, good edge to edge sharpness. Zoom ring is tight and well dampened."

	Zoom range	2.4x			Max focal length	24 mm
	Fixed aperture	No			Aperture	f/3.5
	Image stabilization	None			Length	87 mm
	Focus motor	None			Min focal length	10 mm