Tamron 70-300mm

jsherman999 · 04-10-2008, 11:36 AM

I see the 75-300 for $130, but I can't see the 70-300 for anything less than $159 -
we're talking about the following, right?

Telephoto AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro ---> Tamron | 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens | AF017P700 | B&H

And NOT the following?

Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro --->Tamron | Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD | AF276P700

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ivoire · 04-10-2008, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

I see the 75-300 for $130, but I can't see the 70-300 for anything less than $159 -
we're talking about the following, right?

Telephoto AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro ---> Tamron | 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens | AF017P700 | B&H

And NOT the following?

Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro --->Tamron | Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD | AF276P700

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i bought the tammy here for $129, free shipping. how can u go wrong!

Tamron 70-300mm 1:2 F/4-5.6 DI LD Macro FS=62 For Pentax AF | BuyDig.com, The Internet's Digital Superstore

boushh · 04-10-2008, 12:21 PM

^^ Buydig.com is great. I got my FA 50mm 1.4 from them. It was completely painless, reasonably priced and free, fast shipping!

On the subject of the Tamron 70-300mm... I love it too. I've posted this elsewhere but here is a photo I took during one of my first outings with this lens.

Some more photos with this lens here.

I am very happy with it.

Bramela · 04-10-2008, 01:43 PM

I agree with the foregoing comments, for the price this lens is a very good buy.
Yes a PF anomoly sometimes occurs in very bright light, otherwise a really recommendable lens,.
Good choice, Ivoire.
An example of the macro capability:

Attached Images

jsherman999 · 04-10-2008, 02:33 PM

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What's the best focal length for macro with this lens? I understand macro is available 180-300mm, but is it usable/sharp at 300mm?

These are very impressive images.

ivoire · 04-10-2008, 02:48 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

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What's the best focal length for macro with this lens? I understand macro is available 180-300mm, but is it usable/sharp at 300mm?

These are very impressive images.

I'd like to know that also. I've only had mine for 24 hours and its done nothing but rain here in chicago. can't wait to test this guy out.

antman · 04-10-2008, 04:29 PM

I'm really surprised with the quality of those shots - seems like good value.

Chako · 04-10-2008, 04:50 PM

Here are some macro test shots I took when I first got the lens put onto a K10D. It really isn't that bad. I do call it my purple monster however after shooting some duck bathing action shots in which every drop was purple.

Bramela · 04-10-2008, 08:17 PM

Re your query on focal length for macro, as stated before, the length has to be 180+ in order to engage the macro switch. After that, I find its pretty well to your own convenience. 180 to 300 can all be utilised, and quality wise, not a great deal of problem.
The photo I added (Bee) was at macro 300mm.
Hope this helps.

cupic · 04-19-2008, 06:24 AM

Originally posted by boushh

^^ Buydig.com is great. I got my FA 50mm 1.4 from them. It was completely painless, reasonably priced and free, fast shipping!

On the subject of the Tamron 70-300mm... I love it too. I've posted this elsewhere but here is a photo I took during one of my first outings with this lens.

Some more photos with this lens here.

I am very happy with it.

Absolute brilliant shot

Truly majestic

cheers

boushh · 04-19-2008, 06:51 AM

^^ Thanks.

Chako · 04-19-2008, 02:48 PM

Here are a few more taken earlier today with the 70-300.

jsherman999 · 04-19-2008, 05:59 PM

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This is a very, very nice lens for the money. Here are some shots from my
newest 'macro' lens:

ISO 200: Tamron 70-300 and K20D (cropped to 1-1)

ISO 400: Tamron 70-300 and K20D (cropped to 1-1)

boushh · 04-19-2008, 07:26 PM

Woah! Great shots, jsherman999!!

jsherman999 · 04-19-2008, 08:39 PM

Thanks Boushh!

Non macro 70-300:

300mm:

Cropped:

Pretty good for a quick handheld jpeg at 300mm! This lens is has one of the better IQ/$$ ratios I've seen.

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04-10-2008, 01:43 PM	#19
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Macro Capability I agree with the foregoing comments, for the price this lens is a very good buy. Yes a PF anomoly sometimes occurs in very bright light, otherwise a really recommendable lens,. Good choice, Ivoire. An example of the macro capability: Attached Images

04-19-2008, 05:59 PM	#28
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	1-1 macro! . This is a very, very nice lens for the money. Here are some shots from my newest 'macro' lens: ISO 200: Tamron 70-300 and K20D (cropped to 1-1) ISO 200: Tamron 70-300 and K20D (cropped to 1-1) ISO 400: Tamron 70-300 and K20D (cropped to 1-1)

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04-10-2008, 11:36 AM	#16
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	I see the 75-300 for $130, but I can't see the 70-300 for anything less than $159 - we're talking about the following, right? Telephoto AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro ---> Tamron \| 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens \| AF017P700 \| B&H And NOT the following? Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro --->Tamron \| Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD \| AF276P700 .

04-10-2008, 11:45 AM	#17
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 I see the 75-300 for $130, but I can't see the 70-300 for anything less than $159 - we're talking about the following, right? Telephoto AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro ---> Tamron \| 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens \| AF017P700 \| B&H And NOT the following? Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro --->Tamron \| Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD \| AF276P700 . i bought the tammy here for $129, free shipping. how can u go wrong! Tamron 70-300mm 1:2 F/4-5.6 DI LD Macro FS=62 For Pentax AF \| BuyDig.com, The Internet's Digital Superstore

04-10-2008, 12:21 PM	#18
boushh Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 62	^^ Buydig.com is great. I got my FA 50mm 1.4 from them. It was completely painless, reasonably priced and free, fast shipping! On the subject of the Tamron 70-300mm... I love it too. I've posted this elsewhere but here is a photo I took during one of my first outings with this lens. Some more photos with this lens here. I am very happy with it.

04-10-2008, 02:33 PM	#20
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. What's the best focal length for macro with this lens? I understand macro is available 180-300mm, but is it usable/sharp at 300mm? These are very impressive images.

04-10-2008, 02:48 PM	#21
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 . What's the best focal length for macro with this lens? I understand macro is available 180-300mm, but is it usable/sharp at 300mm? These are very impressive images. I'd like to know that also. I've only had mine for 24 hours and its done nothing but rain here in chicago. can't wait to test this guy out.

04-10-2008, 04:29 PM	#22
antman New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: melbourne Posts: 11	I'm really surprised with the quality of those shots - seems like good value.

04-10-2008, 04:50 PM	#23
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563	Here are some macro test shots I took when I first got the lens put onto a K10D. It really isn't that bad. I do call it my purple monster however after shooting some duck bathing action shots in which every drop was purple.

04-10-2008, 08:17 PM	#24
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Re your query on focal length for macro, as stated before, the length has to be 180+ in order to engage the macro switch. After that, I find its pretty well to your own convenience. 180 to 300 can all be utilised, and quality wise, not a great deal of problem. The photo I added (Bee) was at macro 300mm. Hope this helps.

04-19-2008, 06:24 AM	#25
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Originally posted by boushh ^^ Buydig.com is great. I got my FA 50mm 1.4 from them. It was completely painless, reasonably priced and free, fast shipping! On the subject of the Tamron 70-300mm... I love it too. I've posted this elsewhere but here is a photo I took during one of my first outings with this lens. Some more photos with this lens here. I am very happy with it. Absolute brilliant shot Truly majestic cheers

04-19-2008, 06:51 AM	#26
boushh Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 62	^^ Thanks.

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04-19-2008, 02:48 PM	#27
Chako Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sault Ste Marie, Ont, Canada. Posts: 563	Here are a few more taken earlier today with the 70-300.

04-19-2008, 07:26 PM	#29
boushh Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 62	Woah! Great shots, jsherman999!!

04-19-2008, 08:39 PM	#30
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Thanks Boushh! Non macro 70-300: 300mm: Cropped: Pretty good for a quick handheld jpeg at 300mm! This lens is has one of the better IQ/$$ ratios I've seen. .