Tammy 70-300mm

maxwell1295 · 07-22-2008, 08:36 PM

I don't use this lens as much as I should. In the right conditions, it's a very capable lens.

madisonphotogrl · 07-23-2008, 07:59 PM

I just got my lens yesterday and love it. I know I will use the macro a lot.

Jewelltrail · 07-24-2008, 12:05 AM

maxwell1295:

These pics look great--makes me want to pick up the 70-300mm myself. I have been considering this one for a while now; it seems like such a great value, particualrly after your post. Thanks,

Regards,

Ernest

Igilligan · 07-24-2008, 12:13 AM

Maxwell... You are so right, under the right conditions this is the best 139 dollar lens out there.

That second pic is really beautiful....

I forget just how fun this lens is, it sits there on the shelf for way to long, but when I put it on the camera it has a long ride. And some of my fave shots have come from it. But again... the right conditions really make it shine. But I guess that could be said about many lenses....

audiobomber · 07-24-2008, 05:30 AM

I have some 70-300mm samples here. Picasa Web Albums - Dan - Tamron 70-300...

jsherman999 · 07-24-2008, 06:34 AM

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Make sure you contribute to the Tammy Club!

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maxwell1295 · 07-24-2008, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

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Make sure you contribute to the Tammy Club!

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I've got a few in that thread already.....

hrishi · 07-24-2008, 07:55 AM

Sorry for an obvious question, but does this lens really does a 1:2 Macro?

How is the quality compared with a macro lens at smaller apertures (f11, f16)?

I had an option to buy a M100/4 for $200 which does a 1:2 macro and is a steller lens, but the deal is too expensive. Of course tamron won't give such beautiful results, but a brand new tamron with AF, 70-300 zoom looks a very good option (As I have no AF lens beyond 55mm of the Kit lens).

thanks,
Hrishi

jsherman999 · 07-24-2008, 10:12 AM

Originally posted by hrishi

Sorry for an obvious question, but does this lens really does a 1:2 Macro?

How is the quality compared with a macro lens at smaller apertures (f11, f16)?

I had an option to buy a M100/4 for $200 which does a 1:2 macro and is a steller lens, but the deal is too expensive. Of course tamron won't give such beautiful results, but a brand new tamron with AF, 70-300 zoom looks a very good option (As I have no AF lens beyond 55mm of the Kit lens).

thanks,
Hrishi

I'd say it does pretty well!

Quicksand · 07-24-2008, 10:23 AM

It does a pretty nice job with macros.

I'm sure it's not up to the standards of a macro prime, but nonetheless, it's good enough to fool around with.

(Both of the above taken handheld with autofocus and ambient sunlight, using K20D, Tammy 70-300 in macro mode at 300mm, ISO1600, f/10 -- bee at 1/3200, damselfly at 1/1600.)

hinman · 07-24-2008, 11:24 AM

Very nice close up on the flowers. Once I manage to know how to address all the PF/CA, I would love this lens even more.

Thanks,
Hin

hrishi · 07-27-2008, 09:10 AM

As I need to shoot mostly dragonflies and damselflies, I think this lens does pretty good..I campared it with the Sigma APo version and I'll prefer this one...Thank you..

**pentagor** · 07-27-2008, 11:29 PM

It is quite good also with a Raynox DCR-250 in front:

07-22-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703	Tammy 70-300mm I don't use this lens as much as I should. In the right conditions, it's a very capable lens.

07-24-2008, 12:13 AM	#4
Igilligan Guest	Oh, those are very nice Maxwell... You are so right, under the right conditions this is the best 139 dollar lens out there. That second pic is really beautiful.... I forget just how fun this lens is, it sits there on the shelf for way to long, but when I put it on the camera it has a long ride. And some of my fave shots have come from it. But again... the right conditions really make it shine. But I guess that could be said about many lenses....

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Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	maxwell1295: These pics look great--makes me want to pick up the 70-300mm myself. I have been considering this one for a while now; it seems like such a great value, particualrly after your post. Thanks, Regards, Ernest

07-24-2008, 05:30 AM	#5
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	I have some 70-300mm samples here. Picasa Web Albums - Dan - Tamron 70-300...

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jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	. Make sure you contribute to the Tammy Club! .

07-24-2008, 06:55 AM	#7
maxwell1295 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,703 Original Poster	Originally posted by jsherman999 . Make sure you contribute to the Tammy Club! . I've got a few in that thread already.....

07-24-2008, 07:55 AM	#8
hrishi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pune, India Photos: Gallery Posts: 149	Sorry for an obvious question, but does this lens really does a 1:2 Macro? How is the quality compared with a macro lens at smaller apertures (f11, f16)? I had an option to buy a M100/4 for $200 which does a 1:2 macro and is a steller lens, but the deal is too expensive. Of course tamron won't give such beautiful results, but a brand new tamron with AF, 70-300 zoom looks a very good option (As I have no AF lens beyond 55mm of the Kit lens). thanks, Hrishi

07-24-2008, 10:12 AM	#9
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by hrishi Sorry for an obvious question, but does this lens really does a 1:2 Macro? How is the quality compared with a macro lens at smaller apertures (f11, f16)? I had an option to buy a M100/4 for $200 which does a 1:2 macro and is a steller lens, but the deal is too expensive. Of course tamron won't give such beautiful results, but a brand new tamron with AF, 70-300 zoom looks a very good option (As I have no AF lens beyond 55mm of the Kit lens). thanks, Hrishi I'd say it does pretty well!

07-24-2008, 10:23 AM	#10
Quicksand Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Ohio (formerly SF Bay Area) Posts: 1,519	It does a pretty nice job with macros. I'm sure it's not up to the standards of a macro prime, but nonetheless, it's good enough to fool around with. (Both of the above taken handheld with autofocus and ambient sunlight, using K20D, Tammy 70-300 in macro mode at 300mm, ISO1600, f/10 -- bee at 1/3200, damselfly at 1/1600.)

07-24-2008, 11:24 AM	#11
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	Very nice close up on the flowers. Once I manage to know how to address all the PF/CA, I would love this lens even more. Thanks, Hin

07-27-2008, 09:10 AM	#12
hrishi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pune, India Photos: Gallery Posts: 149	As I need to shoot mostly dragonflies and damselflies, I think this lens does pretty good..I campared it with the Sigma APo version and I'll prefer this one...Thank you..

07-27-2008, 11:29 PM	#13
pentagor Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ljubljana, Slovenia Posts: 495	It is quite good also with a Raynox DCR-250 in front: