Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras by Tamron
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Digital camera reviews of Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Good value in this updated design.
Summary: 4 Stars
The new Di lenses from Tamron are designed to work well with digital cameras, although those with the Di will work for 35mm as well (Di-II only work with smaller, APS-C chip size digital cameras). This is an improvement on the fine 70-300 LD (Low Dispersion glass) design. The major improvements in this lens are in the coatings, to help reduce any color bias, and minimize reflections. Additionally, lens manufacturers are doing more inside the barrels to reduce reflections.
Like the older LD design, the new lens has a close-up mode (not strictly "macro") position that allows images 1/2 lifesize on the negative. That's about twice the size of most 300mm zooms lacking this feature.
If you're buying this for one of the new Sony Alpha series, this might be your best bet. The Tamron will include a 6-year USA warranty. It also includes the lens hood. The Sony 75-300 is repackaging of the older Konica-Minolta 75-300 lens, a lens that hit the market before any KM digital SLRs.
Digital camera Review: Good zoom lens for alpha 55
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this lens from Cameta Camera. Good zoom lens for my alpha 55. Also, service is good. Prompt delivery and good customer services.Digital camera Review: Good zoom range, but needs a little tweaking
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this lens to get "OUT THERE" and it will definitely zoom out and capture some far away images. I have noticed, however, that at maximum zoom, the lens has a hard time holding focus if set to "Auto Focus." I've found that if it appears to be slightly out of focus at maximum zoom, that I can turn the focus ring ever so slighty and hold it against it's stopping point to keep the image in perfect focus. This lens does a great job of capturing stunningly detailed images of close up subjects using the macro setting. The lense is sturdy and feels well made and has a "well-oiled" feel to its movements when focusing. If your looking for a lens that will allow you to get those far away subjects without breaking the bank, then you can't really beat this lens. Just be prepared to "Help" it hold that maximum zoom focus.Digital camera Review: Great Lens for Price
Summary: 5 Stars
A significant improvement over the older Tamron units. Good to excellent when two or more f stops applied. Slight purple fringing on highly backlighted subjects but easily removed in post processing. Overall, highly reccommended.Digital camera Review: Great Lenses for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this lense almost a year ago and have had great luck with it. Fully extended this thing is huge! It works well at capturing those long distance natures shots, yet they can tend to be very grainy at a full zoom. I have also noticed a bit of "purple fringing" on high contrast shots as well. The price alone makes it a great buy for someone starting out with Dslr photography, I know it has helped me. I would like to see a lower F stop at this price point but I know that is asking a bit much. The macro feature on the lense however works amazing. I took several pictures in a natural outdoor light of things around the yard and had to take a second look at what the closeup was! It got THAT close to the object.