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Tamron AF 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens

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Tamron AF 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 Di LD Macro  lens

Tamron AF 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 Di LD Macro  lens

Tamron AF 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 Di LD Macro  lens

Optical design

Tamron AF 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 Di LD Macro  optical design

Tamron AF 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 Di LD Macro  optical design

Format: 35mm SLR

Type: Zoom lens

Focusing: Auto Focus (AF)

Lens mounts: Canon EF, EF-S, Sony A / Minolta A, Nikon F (FX, DX), Pentax K

First year of production: 2006

Optical design: 13 elements in 9 groups (1 LD)

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Average price: $177

Specifications:

Focal lengthMax. apertureMin. apertureBladesMin. Focus (m.)Filter Ø (mm.)Weight (gr/oz)Length (mm/in)
70mm - 300mmf/4.0 - f/5.6f/3290.9562435/15,3116.5/4,6

Additional information:

The Tamron AF 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 Di LD Macro

  • diagonal angle of view 34°21 '- 8°15' (1.55x)
  • equivalent focal length on APS-C (1.55x) 109-465 mm
  • max. magnification 1:2
  • diameter 76.6
  • built-in AF motor for Nikon low-end cameras

The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro (Model A17) is a full-format telephoto 4x zoom lens capable of taking  1:2 macro scale pictures.

The optical scheme of the Tamron AF 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 Di LD Macro   employs one LD element to correct aberrations, optical elements multicoating and inner surfaces coating. By means of the macro switch in the range of 180-300 mm you can achieve a max. object magnification of 1:2 at the minimum distance of 95 cm.

Evaluation of  Tamron designations:

  • AF : autofocus
  • Di (Digitally integrated) - optimized for full-format digital cameras
  • LD - low dispersion glass minimizing aberrations and increasing contrast
  • Macro - macro mode with a magnification of 1:4  available

The 5-year warranty extends to all Tamron lenses officially imported to the Russian Federation and purchased after September 1, 2010.  In order to get warranty you should get registered at the Tamron European website within two months after the lens purchase.  The warranty is valid only for the first registered buyer.


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Posted by: dv   Date of publication: 02.11.2010



Photos taken with this lens Tamron AF 70-300 mm f/ 4-5.6 Di LD Macro :


DOF is very small in the open aperture
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a portrait of grandson
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Bee in flight
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Ave Chilena - Chilean Bird
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Mechanical quality3.128
Optical quality3.339
Usability4.119
Pricing / Value4.128
Bokeh3.689
Overall lens rating
3.67

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