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Tamron Auto Focus 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens with Built In Motor for Nikon Digital SLR (Model A17NII)
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Brand | Tamron |
Focal Length Description | 70-300mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Nikon F |
Camera Lens Description | 300 month |
About this item
- The popular Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 Di LD Macro features a built in motor to ensure fast accurate focusing
- Close-focusing ability - 0.95m (3.1 feet ), focal lengths between 180 and 300mm. Compatible with the d40, d40x and d60 in the mf mode due to the fact it does not have a built in motor
- This telephoto zoom will crop in tight or bring distant subjects in close. Angle of view: 34-8
- There is also an incredible macro mode for photographing small objects up close giving a magnification ratio of 1:2
- This phenomenal lens comes with a 6 year warranty. Lens hood included for maximum glare protection and increased contrast
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Picture quality | 4.4 | 4.8 | — | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Auto focus | 4.3 | 4.2 | — | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 |
Image stabilization | 4.3 | 4.4 | — | 3.7 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Quality of material | 4.4 | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
For landscape photography | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | — | — |
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lens type | Telephoto | Zoom | Macro | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Nikon F | Nikon DX | — | Nikon F (FX) | Nikon F (DX) | Nikon 1 |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Micro-type ultrasonic | Micromotor | Ring-type ultrasonic | Micro-type ultrasonic | Manual Focus, Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 70 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 28 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 55 millimeters | 70 millimeters |
max focal length | 300 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 300 millimeters |
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Product Dimensions | 4.61 x 3.03 x 3.03 inches |
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Item Weight | 15.3 ounces |
ASIN | B0012UUP02 |
Item model number | A17NII |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #620 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 17, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Tamron |
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Designed for optimum handling ease and portability (it weighs only 458g <16.2oz.> ), it’s ideal for handheld shooting with full-frame and APS-C format SLRs. Its unsurpassed close-focusing ability (down to 0.95m (3.1 feet ) or 1:2 in macro mode) makes it perfect for nature and portrait photography.
AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens Features
Low Dispersion (LD) Glass for Greater Lens Sharpness
Low dispersion (LD) glass elements in a lens help reduce chromatic aberration; the tendency of light of different colors to come to different points of focus at the image plane. Chromatic aberration reduces the sharpness of an image, but glass with an extremely low dispersion index, has less of a tendency to separate (defract) a ray of light into a rainbow of colors. This characteristic allows the lens designer to effectively compensate for chromatic aberration at the center of the field (on axis), a particular problem at long focal lengths (the telephoto end of the zoom range), and for lateral chromatic aberration (towards the edges of the field) that often occurs at short focal lengths (the wide-angle end of the zoom range.)"
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Customers like the quality, value, and lens of the camera lenses. For example, they mention it's capable of taking very nice shots, crisp and sharp, and detailed. Some appreciate the smooth zoom in and out, and the ability to go to the 300X zoom. That said, opinions are mixed on focus.
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Customers like the quality of the lens. They mention that it is capable of taking very nice shots, the pictures are crisp and sharp, and the clarity is impressive. They are also impressed with the super closeups and detailed shots. Video comes out nice, and customers are pleased with the way the lens works.
"...And really the photograph still came out really nice (it's actually below)- the branches were blurred in the background so you really couldn't even..." Read more
"...I think it gives very nice, crisp images and the macro setting works just fine...." Read more
"...When shooting regular zoom telephoto shots, the AF works just fine...." Read more
"...o Grip is goodo Video comes out nice, but it's better to shoot video with a tripodo Fits perfectly into my Nikon camera bag..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it's worth the investment, works fantastic for the price, and is light and simple to use.
"...Overall, I think this lens is a real value for money compared to the Nikon lens. If you work around its shortcomings you will love this lens...." Read more
"...with the Tamron due to excellent reviews, its macro ability and a very low price...." Read more
"...This lens works fantastic for the price you pay...." Read more
"Works well on a tight budget but if you have the money consider spending more on a lens like this...." Read more
Customers are happy with the quality of the lens. They say it is an excellent portrait lens, and a good entry-level telescopic lens for its price. Customers also mention that it is a great starter lens and if you are a casual photographer looking to spend a lot of money.
"...at f/4.0 (sharper than the kit lens at 55mm), making it an excellent portrait lens...." Read more
"...but this was such a deal at just under $160 for it. okay the optics are excellent, here is a good proof, very quick shot last night of the moon, my..." Read more
"...Overall, I think for the price you are paying this is an excellent lens...." Read more
"...The lens hood is nice and the lens is built well. The zoom is solid...." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the camera lens. They mention that it has a smooth zoom in and out, and a solid build. They also appreciate the ability to go to the 300X zoom and the ability for macro images to be excellent. Customers also mention that the lens is a great and cheap zoom lens, and works with Nikon D5300.
"...o Skin tones come out very niceo Nice bokeho Smooth zoom in and zoom outo Solid build qualityo Metal mount..." Read more
"...The lens hood is nice and the lens is built well. The zoom is solid...." Read more
"...The zoom is smooth and the lens is very high quality; the optics, everything! My expectations, from reading the reviews, have been met...." Read more
"...My only complaint about the lens is that the zoom is not quite a smooth as I had wanted...." Read more
Customers find the lens very easy to use. They say it's convenient and perfect for beginners. They also say it takes good, sharp photos with good contrast. Customers say it mounts very easily and snaps on quickly. They mention that it cleans up a bit and is easy to fix in Lightroom. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...It seems sturdy and durable and is very easy to use. I'm able to get beautiful close up shots of birds in nearby trees!..." Read more
"...with the D3100 and it has a large manual focus ring that is easy to use...." Read more
"...I was blown away by the overall ease of use between the two once you adjust them both to take photographs...." Read more
"...The AF to MF switch on the lens makes it easy to switch between manual and auto focus modes. The picture quality is not as sharp as the Nikon lens...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the macro feature of the lens. They say it's great, awesome, and a nice addition. Some customers also mention that the macro mode works well and is clear. Overall, most are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...I think it gives very nice, crisp images and the macro setting works just fine...." Read more
"...The macro setting is a nice addition as well. I tricked my brother into looking up at the ceiling while I took a picture of his nose hairs haha!..." Read more
"...And I love having the macro capability. Unless you really are going to be shooting close up big stuff, the lens is a good walking around lens...." Read more
"...Lens hood is a nice touch.Macro can be useful.Cons:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that it focuses well and is fast in good light, while others say that it's slower than their other lenses and noisy.
"...It is somewhat "sticky", especially out toward 300mm (that's it!)...." Read more
"...The auto focus was a must for me and it works beautifully. It seems sturdy and durable and is very easy to use...." Read more
"...The downsides to this lens are that the auto-focus is a tad slow, but once you become familiar with the lens unless the photos you are taking..." Read more
"...I am very happy with this lens. It focuses well and I don't really think it makes all that much noise, just a small "vrrrt" as the mechanism works...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the noise produced by the camera lens. They mention that the motor is louder than the stock lens that came with the camera, and the focus is noisy. Some say that the lens hummed a little and creaked.
"...It does take maybe just a little longer and is a little more noisy than the 15-55mm Nikon lens that came with my camera, but for a hobbyist/..." Read more
"...o Auto focus a bit noisy during video shooting and can be heard in the video..." Read more
"...When trying it in the camera store, it creaked and I got the impression that it would not be all that difficult to break the mount in field use...." Read more
"...Autofocus sometimes misses and the motor is audible and not very accurate with small focus changes, which makes it not the best for fast paced action..." Read more
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I was really deterred by the price and nervous about the lack of image stabilization, being that I'm not very steady handed. I decided to give it a shot anyways.
I am completely in awe. This lens perfectly fits my needs. I'm able to take pictures of birds in just about any lighting and weather, whether they are moving or not. The auto focus was a must for me and it works beautifully. It seems sturdy and durable and is very easy to use. I'm able to get beautiful close up shots of birds in nearby trees! Im not at all steady handed and all of my pictures have been without the use of a tripod, just by hand. Even if I'm fully focused in, I can still take good pictures without a tripod or propping my elbows on something, so that didn't turn out to be an issue for me at all. I've only had photographs with doubled tree branches in about 10 photos, out of about 200 since I got this lens. And really the photograph still came out really nice (it's actually below)- the branches were blurred in the background so you really couldn't even tell.
Also, with about 3 out of about 200 pictures I have taken, I've seen a slight purple or green edge on the bird or tree branch. It's a rarity though.
I'm really impressed. It's also much lighter than I expected it to be, so I'll be able to take it hiking no problem- and we go on long trails, hiking for up to 10 hours a day!
I'm really impressed and I highly recommend this lens, especially for bird and wildlife enthusiasts. I do hope to one day get a lens that reaches further, but for now and with my current budget, this is perfect! You'll be able to get really good close up photos, some as close as even showing the details of their feathers, of birds in nearby trees. I can also get some pretty amazing long range photos with this as well.
Totally worth it!
The photos below were taken with this lens, with only minimal editing to the coloration and contrast of the photo. These birds were about 30-40 feet away in a nearby tree! They probably would have come out even better had I have used the hood that it comes with, but I keep forgetting to put it on.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2016
I was really deterred by the price and nervous about the lack of image stabilization, being that I'm not very steady handed. I decided to give it a shot anyways.
I am completely in awe. This lens perfectly fits my needs. I'm able to take pictures of birds in just about any lighting and weather, whether they are moving or not. The auto focus was a must for me and it works beautifully. It seems sturdy and durable and is very easy to use. I'm able to get beautiful close up shots of birds in nearby trees! Im not at all steady handed and all of my pictures have been without the use of a tripod, just by hand. Even if I'm fully focused in, I can still take good pictures without a tripod or propping my elbows on something, so that didn't turn out to be an issue for me at all. I've only had photographs with doubled tree branches in about 10 photos, out of about 200 since I got this lens. And really the photograph still came out really nice (it's actually below)- the branches were blurred in the background so you really couldn't even tell.
Also, with about 3 out of about 200 pictures I have taken, I've seen a slight purple or green edge on the bird or tree branch. It's a rarity though.
I'm really impressed. It's also much lighter than I expected it to be, so I'll be able to take it hiking no problem- and we go on long trails, hiking for up to 10 hours a day!
I'm really impressed and I highly recommend this lens, especially for bird and wildlife enthusiasts. I do hope to one day get a lens that reaches further, but for now and with my current budget, this is perfect! You'll be able to get really good close up photos, some as close as even showing the details of their feathers, of birds in nearby trees. I can also get some pretty amazing long range photos with this as well.
Totally worth it!
The photos below were taken with this lens, with only minimal editing to the coloration and contrast of the photo. These birds were about 30-40 feet away in a nearby tree! They probably would have come out even better had I have used the hood that it comes with, but I keep forgetting to put it on.
I am very happy with this lens. It focuses well and I don't really think it makes all that much noise, just a small "vrrrt" as the mechanism works. I think it gives very nice, crisp images and the macro setting works just fine. It may not be as close as some people would like for macro photography, but it isn't a "macro" lens specifically so I think it is a nice feature for a standard zoom lens.
The one con I have with this is that sometimes it's hard to tell the lens what to zoom on. For example, if there's something in the background that you're trying to bring into focus, it might focus on something in the foreground first (I had a bit of that problem with the cattail picture I posted) and you have to move the camera around or play with the settings a little bit to get it just right. However, I've had that issue with other zoom lenses before, so I think that is more of a learning curve of zoom lenses in general than just this particular one.
I am a more serious amateur photographer. I would like to be able to sell photos eventually, so I probably take them with a bit more care than other people, but I certainly don't have the budget for a super high end fancy lens. I think that for the price, this lens can't be beat if you are trying to up your game so to speak in the realm of digital photography.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2021
I am very happy with this lens. It focuses well and I don't really think it makes all that much noise, just a small "vrrrt" as the mechanism works. I think it gives very nice, crisp images and the macro setting works just fine. It may not be as close as some people would like for macro photography, but it isn't a "macro" lens specifically so I think it is a nice feature for a standard zoom lens.
The one con I have with this is that sometimes it's hard to tell the lens what to zoom on. For example, if there's something in the background that you're trying to bring into focus, it might focus on something in the foreground first (I had a bit of that problem with the cattail picture I posted) and you have to move the camera around or play with the settings a little bit to get it just right. However, I've had that issue with other zoom lenses before, so I think that is more of a learning curve of zoom lenses in general than just this particular one.
I am a more serious amateur photographer. I would like to be able to sell photos eventually, so I probably take them with a bit more care than other people, but I certainly don't have the budget for a super high end fancy lens. I think that for the price, this lens can't be beat if you are trying to up your game so to speak in the realm of digital photography.
I just received the lens today and with just a few shots, I am completely amazed. It was packaged with plenty of airbags for safe shipping. The lens comes with a 6 year limited warranty, which pulled me away from the similar Sigma lens. Upon taking it out of the box, build quality seems to be solid. My only complaint about the lens is that the zoom is not quite a smooth as I had wanted. It is somewhat "sticky", especially out toward 300mm (that's it!). On my d3100, the lens dwarfs the camera (62mm diameter), but it is not as heavy as a I thought it might be at around 15 ounces. I was unsure how dark photos would come out indoors, being as that it is an f4.0-5.6. It goes without saying that you will definitely want the camera stabilized if you are shooting much more than 150mm, but 70-150mm shoots handheld nicely. I went outside to take a picture of the license plate on a car off in the distant parking lot and it came out great, even though it was a gloomy day. Again, when zoomed out much past 150, you are going to want your camera stabilized, no matter how many features are on the lens (i.e VR, IS etc.). The macro setting is a nice addition as well. I tricked my brother into looking up at the ceiling while I took a picture of his nose hairs haha! Needless to say, I deleted it, but not because it didn't come out nicely focused in! The camera has to be around 2-2.5 feet away from your subject to get it nicely focused at the low end of the macro zoom. Like others have noted, manual focus works best when working with this feature. When shooting regular zoom telephoto shots, the AF works just fine. It does take maybe just a little longer and is a little more noisy than the 15-55mm Nikon lens that came with my camera, but for a hobbyist/intermediate photographer like myself, it is nothing to complain about. The 18-70mm AF Nikon lens that came with my old 35mm camera was much noisier! All in all, first impressions lead me to say that this lens is an awesome deal.
I just received the lens today and with just a few shots, I am completely amazed. It was packaged with plenty of airbags for safe shipping. The lens comes with a 6 year limited warranty, which pulled me away from the similar Sigma lens. Upon taking it out of the box, build quality seems to be solid. My only complaint about the lens is that the zoom is not quite a smooth as I had wanted. It is somewhat "sticky", especially out toward 300mm (that's it!). On my d3100, the lens dwarfs the camera (62mm diameter), but it is not as heavy as a I thought it might be at around 15 ounces. I was unsure how dark photos would come out indoors, being as that it is an f4.0-5.6. It goes without saying that you will definitely want the camera stabilized if you are shooting much more than 150mm, but 70-150mm shoots handheld nicely. I went outside to take a picture of the license plate on a car off in the distant parking lot and it came out great, even though it was a gloomy day. Again, when zoomed out much past 150, you are going to want your camera stabilized, no matter how many features are on the lens (i.e VR, IS etc.). The macro setting is a nice addition as well. I tricked my brother into looking up at the ceiling while I took a picture of his nose hairs haha! Needless to say, I deleted it, but not because it didn't come out nicely focused in! The camera has to be around 2-2.5 feet away from your subject to get it nicely focused at the low end of the macro zoom. Like others have noted, manual focus works best when working with this feature. When shooting regular zoom telephoto shots, the AF works just fine. It does take maybe just a little longer and is a little more noisy than the 15-55mm Nikon lens that came with my camera, but for a hobbyist/intermediate photographer like myself, it is nothing to complain about. The 18-70mm AF Nikon lens that came with my old 35mm camera was much noisier! All in all, first impressions lead me to say that this lens is an awesome deal.
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El hecho de que tenga la posibilidad de utilizarse en modo macro, es un plus. Al ser un 70-300mm para FX, por factor de recorte, en este caso ampliación, da un equivalente a 105-450mm en DX.
Es compatible con cámaras Nikon a partir de la serie D3000, y sí, tiene motor de enfoque incorporado, lo que facilita la tarea.
La montura está bien, aunque el cuerpo del objetivo no se siente de lo más robusto, sin embargo tampoco es frágil.
Los contras son 3:
1. El objetivo es un poco lento en el enfoque.
2. No es luminoso, y en este escenario es preferible trabajar con suficiente iluminación.
3. En sus aperturas menores no es muy nítido, sin embargo a partir de f/7 su nitidez es muy buena.
Hay que considerar el uso de tripie.
Reviewed in the Netherlands on May 28, 2020
The other was taken in the evening for a friend's child who loves work vehicles. Even in twilight the lens is fast enough wide open and captures the sky's colours very well.
My only real complaint is that the focal movement does rotate any filter you're using, so be prepared to reach out and adjust any gradients or polarizers.
Reviewed in Canada on September 28, 2018
The other was taken in the evening for a friend's child who loves work vehicles. Even in twilight the lens is fast enough wide open and captures the sky's colours very well.
My only real complaint is that the focal movement does rotate any filter you're using, so be prepared to reach out and adjust any gradients or polarizers.
Reviewed in Spain on April 1, 2019