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

[Uhland]

My Tamron just came in.
Im starting to really like tamrons.

I will be posting more photos.
Please post yours also.
Try to post at least one 100% unproccessed crop if you do post your shots.


The moon tonight..

http://i7.tinypic.com/3yos3g8.jpg

[Uhland]

Still haven't had a chance to take any day shots.
Here is another moon from tonight. Processed of course.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2090.jpg

[Uhland]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2322.jpg

100%
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/70-300-crop.jpg


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2329.jpg

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http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/70-300-crop2.jpg

[Uhland]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2405.jpg

100%
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/70-300-crop3.jpg


Not exactly a "bird" lens but...heheh

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2396.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2404.jpg

[Uhland]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2555.jpg

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http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/70-300-crop4.jpg




all the pics above sept the moon pics were hand held.
Not bad for $200 lens with a macro mode. Imho the same quality from the Bigma less 200mm, $800, and a few pounds.

They are all shot today also ;p
Tick Tally so far... 5 and counting.
Im just glad mosquitoes arnt out yet.
Gonna head back out for a couple hours till the sun comes down then pass out.

I'll be posting more tomorrow from today.
Found an Osprey nest ^.^

[Uhland]

A couple macro shots.
The spider was TINY!!
I assume it just hatched as I seen him floating down right in front of my face then he tried to spool out another parachute.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2446.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2436.jpg

[whitetrash]

I just odered the same lens... can't wait!

[Uhland]

I just odered the same lens... can't wait!
Its a great lens for the price.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2912.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2999.jpg


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2987.jpg

[whitetrash]

Wow, very nice shots. Are all of those shot freehand?

[Uhland]

Wow, very nice shots. Are all of those shot freehand?
Yes, all freehand.
I dont like to lug my tripod around with my while hiking.
I need to find a pack mule... err girlfriend who likes to hike :lol:


This lens has decent AF.
Not the greatest but again not bad for $200

These little black birds are fast and tiny.
I was able to AF on him DURING flight THROUGH foxtails.
I got skills but I need to give respect to the lens also.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2476.jpg

This one I as able to track him across a pond and get 5 or 6 shots off.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2586.jpg


I was also able to track onto Carpenter bees in flight.
Smaller than the sensor square. It didnt lock on every time but I was pretty amazed it worked at all with how quick they move :lol:

The ONLY downside to this lens is there tends to be some purple fringing. If you look up at the woodpecker shot you can see it.
Nothing that has ever ruined any shot I took tho.

[Uhland]

Here is the Carpenter Bee at full frame.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2965.jpg

and here it is cropped down a bit for aesthetics

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/Uhland/IMG_2965-1.jpg

The color is pretty decent too.
The cherry blossoms above. Zero saturation on that, nada, zilch.
Thats full frame of the photo.

[Uhland]

Just a FYI.
I might be purchasing the 100-400L today.
Saved up enough for it. If that works out well in a few weeks or so this lens might be up for sale. I hate keeping things around if I dont use them.

[whitetrash]

Click any image for the full size pic.

All shot freehand with with RebelXT \ 350 D.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/473033426_f1506470c1.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/176/473033426_2bd4e6588b_o.jpg)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/473033418_1701bc7c08.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/201/473033418_5b3acef0ac_o.jpg)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/474366119_38def08ad5.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/474366119_2f47aae46b_o.jpg)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/473033410_1bd635409d.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/177/473033410_e5561bc773_o.jpg)

[Uhland]

So How you liking it so far?

[whitetrash]

It's great. I was rocky with it on my frist day, but I'm getting adjusted to it.

Definitely worth the money IMO.

[Alastair]

Definitely a decent budget zoom.

Mines up for sale now though as I have a bit more cash.

All clickable
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/483105200_d54a007732.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=483105200&size=l)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/148/379468904_4e8ab1da39.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=379468904&context=set-72157594268028183&size=o)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/110/270584298_e0c7267142.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=270584298&context=set-72157594268028183&size=l)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/127/349370992_21a5d250b3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=349370992&size=l)

[Uhland]

Nice shots ^.^

[Mark-B]

I never really liked this lens, so it doesn't get much use. When I do use it, it is always in macro mode:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/206/460251577_2f9ce6235c_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/460251577/

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/245/517075876_8e8adf925c_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msteve1/517075876/

[rowdyred94]

sorry... DP

[rowdyred94]

I missed this thread the first time. Here are some of my shots.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=334150&highlight=tamron+70-300

http://cabuhs.net/photo/images/parade1_800.jpg

http://cabuhs.net/photo/images/horses_800.jpg

[Rockfodder21]

Here's a couple before I upgraded.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa292/Rockfodder21/_MG_3375_filteredMedium.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa292/Rockfodder21/_MG_3343_filteredMedium.jpg

[asylumxl]

nikon sells this tamron lens under the alias of nikkor 70-300G for more than the tamron model, and people spend more just for the nikon name!

[Laserheart]

Can anyone tell me how this compares to the Sigma lens with the same specs around the same price range? I am in a quandry as to which one to buy...

[flthere]

me too in a dilemna ... thinking between this tamron and sigma lens 70-300 mm in low-budget range

[Laserheart]

Well, I broke down and bought the Sigma. When I used it for a while, I found the controls to be very sluggish, and sometimes it would get stuck in Macro mode which was very frustrating (I later found out that the focus ring had to be completely retracted before you could flick the switch.).

I took it back, and got the Tamron, which was slightly cheaper.

I find the Tamron to be better built (focus and zoom rings don't seem as loose), and the pictures seem very comparable if not better than the Sigma.

It has a bigger lens, so my UV filter doesn't use it, but I was thinking that the size of the lens may allow more light into the camera?

[Laserheart]

Here are a couple photos with the Tamron:
A Squirrel taken from about 15 feet away with the Macro turned on:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1215/1289253757_4a474677ea_b.jpg

Mountain shot from the same location (slightly tweaked to increase contrast due to the cloudy conditions):
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1363/1289253373_f6655fdff4_b.jpg

(Please be gentle, i'm an amateur photographer with my new Rebel XTi that I just got)...

[Uhland]

Can anyone tell me how this compares to the Sigma lens with the same specs around the same price range? I am in a quandry as to which one to buy...

Here is it.

They are pretty much the same lens.
The best way to make a choice is ask yourself this...


Will you keep this lens for a long time or upgrade in a year or so?

Keep = Tamron

Upgrade = Sigma


Reason why.

Tamron has a VERY long warranty compared to the Sigma.
Sigma is more well know/popular/in demand so it holds a slightly higher resale value.

You wont go wrong with either one.
But thats honestly the two biggest differences.

[Laserheart]

I'm going to keep the Tamron.

I do appreciate the comments, and the suggestions.

The warranty for both lenses is basically the same (one has a 6 year warranty, and the other has a 5 year warranty), so that was not really a deciding factor.

The few reviews I have searched high and low to find pretty much all mention very minor differences between the two, but it seems that the Tamron has a slight edge from my perspective.

Usually, when purchasing products, things don't get so close as a decision this was to make...


Now, I have a problem... I need to find budget wide angle and macro lenses... any suggestions?

[conbu19]

Moon shot with tamron 70-300mm, cropped and a bit of shadow added(Picasa),thats it.

[filmface]

will the above referenced tamron work on the e o s rebel x t i 400d ? i`ve got the lens and want the camera if it is compatiable. thanks all.

[filmface]

additional i just noticed re the above referenced lens that the call out is : tamron af 70-300 f/4-5.6 DI ld macro 1:2. my lens does not have the DI . problems ?

[conbu19]

Film face, sure it will. Good little lens in it's price class. After this or the Sigma version it's off to the bank! It should work like a charm on the XTi,just use manual mode as you won't have to wait for focus to hunt around for any length of time. Have fun.

[Laserheart]

will the above referenced tamron work on the e o s rebel x t i 400d ? i`ve got the lens and want the camera if it is compatiable. thanks all.

I have it for the Canon (XTi compatible). It is also available for other popular camera mounts.

[richardsc0]

Well I just bought this lens today from B&H. I'm looking forward to getting it! It should complement my tamron 28-75 well I hope!

[richardsc0]

I got my lens yesterday, and I'm pleasantly surprised! The lens' build quality is pretty good (it seems to be on par with my other Tamron Lens -- see sig).

It took me a little bit to get used to the "special" focus areas for macro mode and remembering to flip the macro switch back to "normal" to get out of them.

The autofocus is, as everyone says, slow ... and it hunts quite a bit in low light. I've got no problems manual focusing though, as I'll be using this mostly for stuff that isn't moving real fast (if at all!)

I took some sample images of random stuff around my apartment, and they all turned out quite sharp at 70, 200, and 300mm ... chromatic aberration did become apparent in some of my 300mm shots though :-/

I'm planning on taking this lens out tonight possibly to take some photos of more interesting stuff with it around campus ... I'll post some samples soon thereafter!

[richardsc0]

Well here are a few of my test photos with this lens. I've not post processed these at all.

(Click the photo to go to my photo gallery for the fullsize)

Chromatic Aberration is a problem with this lens under certain light (mostly bright / high contrast light situations is where I experienced it ... Examples:

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/52462-2/IMG_0899.jpg (http://images.charlesrichards.net/v/photography/unsorted/IMG_0899.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=3)

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/52472-2/IMG_0849.jpg (http://images.charlesrichards.net/v/photography/unsorted/IMG_0849.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=3)

I don't mind this too much, as I've had no problems fixing this in lightroom.

I didn't have this problem all the time though -- I took this photo at about 200mm IIRC, and had no problems with sharpness or CA.

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/52467-2/IMG_0905.jpg (http://images.charlesrichards.net/v/photography/unsorted/IMG_0905.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=3)

This lens has excellent "macro" capability (although I suck at hand-holding this lens @ 300mm) ... I'll have to take out my tripod and do some more test shots.

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/52457-2/IMG_0954.jpg (http://images.charlesrichards.net/v/photography/flowers/IMG_0954.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=3)

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/52452-2/IMG_0893.jpg (http://images.charlesrichards.net/v/photography/flowers/IMG_0893.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=3)

Lastly, here's a couple I post-processed because I love black and white photos:

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/52517-7/IMG_0899.jpg

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/52481-9/IMG_0919.jpg

All in all, I'm very satisfied with this lens. I got the lens, a tamrac case, and a UV filter for $230 from b&h photo. For the price, I'm very satisfied -- images are sharp, and with the right post processing (to remove CA, usually, can be very high quality.)

I hope these last couple posts will be helpful for anyone else who is considering this lens as a starter telephoto lens!

[richardsc0]

Here's one more I took @ 300mm:

http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/52516-3/IMG_1079.jpg

[Uhland]

Nice shots.
Definitely a good budget lens.
Although I cant say I miss it at all now that I saved up enough for the 100-400 =)

[Uhland]

I'm going to keep the Tamron.

I do appreciate the comments, and the suggestions.

The warranty for both lenses is basically the same (one has a 6 year warranty, and the other has a 5 year warranty), so that was not really a deciding factor.

The few reviews I have searched high and low to find pretty much all mention very minor differences between the two, but it seems that the Tamron has a slight edge from my perspective.

Usually, when purchasing products, things don't get so close as a decision this was to make...


Now, I have a problem... I need to find budget wide angle and macro lenses... any suggestions?

The Simga only has a 1 year warenty

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/391074-REG/Sigma_508101_70_300mm_f_4_5_6_APO_DG.html

[Laserheart]

It may be different in the US, but in Canada I know it has a 7 year warranty based on the warranty card I got in the box.

I couldn't find a website that states that, but I found one that says it has a 10 year warranty:
http://www.cameracanada.com/eNet-cart/Product.asp?pid=APO730DGC&type=1,3

[conbu19]

macro setting of new daisy that flowered this am,tripod,about 5ft. from plant

[Knockout05]

After looking at some of these pics, i think ill have to pic one up. Jesus the gf is going to wonder where all my damn money went. ekkk! I dont care though;)

[richardsc0]

After looking at some of these pics, i think ill have to pic one up. Jesus the gf is going to wonder where all my damn money went. ekkk! I dont care though;)

well you could tell her that rather that getting the $1000 70-200 L f/4 IS, you got this one so you could spend more on her :p

[Knockout05]

well you could tell her that rather that getting the $1000 70-200 L f/4 IS, you got this one so you could spend more on her :p

True stuff!:)

How well would this perform shooting sports?

[richardsc0]

True stuff!:)

How well would this perform shooting sports?


I haven't tried ... but I'd guess probably not so well. It's got pretty slow auto-focus, and if you don't have *really* good light, it'll hunt for the focus subject quite a bit.

Maybe I'll take it to a football or basketball game sometime soon :D

[Knockout05]

I haven't tried ... but I'd guess probably not so well. It's got pretty slow auto-focus, and if you don't have *really* good light, it'll hunt for the focus subject quite a bit.

Maybe I'll take it to a football or basketball game sometime soon :D

Well when you take it be sure to post plenty of photos. Im looking for a nice lens to do sports with that wont break the bank for now.

[conbu19]

taken in my yard in new york city,hand held,cropped and lightened a bit

[rpiereck]

Canon Rebel XTi w/ Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6
161mm focal length, 1/320 sec @ f6.3, ISO 400
UV Filter
RAW exposure, post processed on Photoshop CS2

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/data/photography//500/medium/IMG_2671.jpg

Link to larger size: http://gallery.photographyreview.com/showphoto.php?photo=86737&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=254188

[Coppatop85]

Would this Lens be better than the canon 75-300 Lens?

[ncognet0]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/ncognet0/bums.jpg

[Hostile]

I'm glad I decided on this lens, I can't wait to get it!

[dpds68]

Great info here , I should be getting this lens Tomorrow I will post some shots.

[dpds68]

Hey a nOOb needs some help is this lens a EF-S mount or is it a EF as in should it line up with the white or red index mark ??

Oh I just got the lens :-)

David

[dpds68]

Ok Got it now I really feel silly . :-)

[jdm.squeek]

I have owned this lens for about 6 months and has been threw many actuation's and now it seems like the focus is slowing down? When I first received it the focus was much faster at ANY zoom point. I don't know if its the camera or the lens? This images were taken at last months drift event. The first one is a complete stand still, and it's still not that sharp after focusing for several seconds. The second is the sharpest motion I have gotten since the lens. I mainly take pictures of either drifting or a rolling shot (lots of motion images). I cannot yet determine if the cause is the camera being "dirty" or the lens it self, but it definitely has gotten slower!

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/jdm_squeek/dRIFT/IMG_4230copy.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh250/jdm_squeek/dRIFT/IMG_4083copy.jpg

[knt3424]

http://www.thompsondigitalimage.com/img/v3/p733078729-4.jpg

[macobee]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3240/3019240964_0857fc1b7e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3187/3019196648_723dccc11e_o.jpg

[richardsc0]

I actually used this lens for some rally racing photography and was pleasantly suprised

f/5, 70mm, 1/320th
http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/89389-2/IMG_7887.jpg

f/14, 119mm, 1/40th
http://images.charlesrichards.net/d/89391-2/IMG_7656.jpg

[wjm]

some of my better ones from a few weeks ago
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/nortchul/flames.jpg
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k48/nortchul/jpeg4223.jpg

[Laserheart]

Nice shots... Looks like the perspective is off on the first sample, though.

[wjm]

Nice shots... Looks like the perspective is off on the first sample, though.
first time out with it
what /where did i go wrong?

[Laserheart]

It's not your photo itself, probably the program you used to convert the photo.

It's stretched vertically, from what I can see... unless it's a problem with the web browser.

[apt8231]

All the images are excellent.I have a canon rebel XS and i'am planing to buy Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras.is this lens compatible with Rebel xs?

[jon_ridley]

Under controlled lighting conditions this makes a great macro lens, especially for the money. Haven't used it enough in natural light to comment.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3563/3597222845_1a339289bd.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3597222655_eb2639f680.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3598030162_ceeb6075b4.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3388/3597222287_6d7807292d.jpg?v=0

[hybridkyle]

Going to pick this lens up this evening from a local guy, decent price...hope to get some good shots like the rest of them in here.

VERY nice water drops!!

[Feeba]

I'm also having a hard time choosing between Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro or Sigma AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro. They both have good reach but I don't know which one is better at the long end because quality means more to me. If the autofocus is slow I might want to get the Sigma though I've heard that it gets soft at the long end. I've also thought about Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD macro but I think it will be too short. I'm looking for a lens that could do well on a horse sport event or let me zoom enough to capture a roe or some wildlife character without paying thousands. I am new to buying extra lenses so be gentle with me :D I can't tell bad lens from a good one.
Oh and I just want to be sure. Is the Tamron compatible with Canon 450D/Rebel XSi? :D

[bigevil89]

Beautiful Shots!

I'm also having a hard time choosing between Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro or Sigma AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro. They both have good reach but I don't know which one is better at the long end because quality means more to me. If the autofocus is slow I might want to get the Sigma though I've heard that it gets soft at the long end. I've also thought about Tamron AF 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD macro but I think it will be too short. I'm looking for a lens that could do well on a horse sport event or let me zoom enough to capture a roe or some wildlife character without paying thousands. I am new to buying extra lenses so be gentle with me :D I can't tell bad lens from a good one.
Oh and I just want to be sure. Is the Tamron compatible with Canon 450D/Rebel XSi? :D

Im in the same boat as you my friend. Ive heard good things about the sigma and the tamron and bad things about both like soft focusing and CA. I dont have a dslr yet but i plan on getting a Rebel XS and plan on getting tele-zoom lense and a nifty-fifty.

btw yes it is compatible with a Rebel XSi

[hybridkyle]

My tammy 70-300 sh!t the bed about a month or so ago...blades stuck closed in it. I am not going to pay to have it fixed because I didn't pay that much for it.

[Feeba]

Im in the same boat as you my friend. Ive heard good things about the sigma and the tamron and bad things about both like soft focusing and CA. I dont have a dslr yet but i plan on getting a Rebel XS and plan on getting tele-zoom lense and a nifty-fifty.

btw yes it is compatible with a Rebel XSi

Ok well that's all clear now :D Thanks! I still haven't decided which one to choose. I know they aren't both exellent and the quality isn't brilliant but I think for a start they are OK to guide me to my next buy. But I want the one which could ''last'' longer so I wouldn't have to buy a new one in 2 months because I'm sick of the crappy *sorry* quality or slow autofocus. I don't know what to do.. I've researched everywhere, and just when it seems like I have made up my mind I find amazing photos and people who say that the other one is better, actually, so I'm all messed up again..
If you mean Canon EF 50mm f1.8 as the nifty-fifty then I checked it out too because it is amazingly cheap and it has a great aperture but I decided to buy it later sometimes because right now I need a zoom one more than the 50.

[Symphonic]

I recently got this lens, along with my first ever DSLR, the XSi. I was planning on buying the EF-s 55-250 first, but this was on a discount with the XSi, so I took the Tamron. I really enjoy doing macro photography with this lens. My newbie opinion is that it's a nice low-budget lens. Some pics (I'm a total beginner so excuse the low quality) :

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/4031997685_2b4aa56307.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2537/4031998931_2dd03cf6e4.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2564/4032750844_f5f768f4b2.jpg




It has a lot of CA though, which is evident on this pic of nuthatch (bigger res on my flickr):

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/4032134187_c3f20264ed.jpg

[nordlysBW]

I've been using it for about six months, had no special expectations and have very mixed feelings about it although I do concede it's dirt cheap.

I gradually gave up using it at 300mm F/5.6. The softness and purple fringing sometimes prove frustrating. From F/8 onwards IQ improves and the same is true when I don't go all the way to 300mm. I have some pleasing results when using a monopod because it really allows me to stop down.

AF is a pain (noisy and slow, not to mention the occasional hunting) and I often go back to manual focusing which gives pleasing results.

Once my budget allows it I'll most certainly get rid of it and buy a Canon 70-200, a 300mm or a 100-400.

[nordlysBW]

And two very so-so shots of birds in flight (low res, but still)

[bulldogg7]

Has anyone tried to see if Tamron could fix the CA on this lens? Or if they have a customer loyalty program to trade it in for a better model?

[bulldogg7]

100% crop from raw on 50D, the image sharpened up nicely, but makes me wonder how much more detail it would've been with some good glass.
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/bulldogg777/random%20junk/IMG_4529.jpg

high-pass sharpened
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/bulldogg777/random%20junk/IMG_4529-1.jpg
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/bulldogg777/outdoors/IMG_4529.jpg

[bulldogg7]

10 months old today, aperture is "sticking" and giving me err 01. Service dept. was pretty friendly, 6 year warranty on the lens and they pay for the return shipping :D
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/bulldogg777/random%20junk/IMG_5916.jpg

[nordlysBW]

makes me wonder how much more detail it would've been with some good glass.

I often ask myself the same question and end up with a measure of frustration:

http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8216/oystercatcher21crlr.jpg

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4808/natrixnatrix30lowres.jpg

Now of course my judgment may also be somewhat clouded by the fact I have recently been using the 100mm macro for some other subjects. I might as well start comparing day and night...

[nordlysBW]

And the same goes on with that one:

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5058/heron08151200x800.jpg

shot today in rather low light on that rainy day at 300mm, f7.1, 1/500s, ISO 800. Minimal cropping, sharpened in DPP and converted to JPEG.

[Desertdarlene]

Those looks great, can't wait to get mine (though mine will be a Sigma version).

[bulldogg7]

Got it back yesterday, good as new!
Repairs: A APERTURE ASSEMBLY NEEDS ADJUSTMENT/REPLACEMENT
1 GENERAL CHECK, CLEAN, AND ADJUST
2 CALL FOR CURRENT TURNAROUND TIME 800-827-8880 WWW.TAMRON.COM
The CA is still there but it doesn't seem nearly as bad as before.
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/bulldogg777/outdoors/IMG_7526.jpg
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/bulldogg777/outdoors/IMG_7524.jpg
http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx282/bulldogg777/outdoors/IMG_7521.jpg

[vishnu]

Have had the Quantaray (rebadged version) of this Tamron lens for a couple of days. Used to have the pentax version with my K-x. After shifting to Canon, I thought I'll give the Canon mount version a try. Generally happy with the performance, it is not that sharp at the long end though. Here's a maco shot from the lens.

[BlackRainbow]

Same photo's with this lens:
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/72/0/723312.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/70/0/707894.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/70/0/703555.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/70/0/701392.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/70/0/701380.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/70/0/707899.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/71/0/715116.jpg

:D

[vishnu]

Same photo's with this lens:

:D

That's amazing, well done!!

[BlackRainbow]

That's amazing, well done!!
thx :D
All photo`s at the long end 300mm f8 ISO400-800

[rikwong]

Got one a few days ago, the macro feature is the main reason I bought it. ;)
Although the AF is so sloooooooooooooooow, PQ is acceptable once stopping down.
And it has a very nice price tag! :D



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5025345801_c141be862c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eye_of_rik/5025345801/)
Tamron A17NII & butterflies (3) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eye_of_rik/5025345801/) by Rik Wong (http://www.flickr.com/people/eye_of_rik/), on Flickr




http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5024229925_8bc090dc0a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eye_of_rik/5024229925/)
Tamron A17NII & butterflies (2) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eye_of_rik/5024229925/) by Rik Wong (http://www.flickr.com/people/eye_of_rik/), on Flickr

[bulldogg7]

TAMRON TO RELEASE ABERRATION CORRECTION CAMERA RAW PLUG-IN FOR ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® CS5 AND ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® LIGHTROOM® 3
http://www.tamron-usa.com/news/corp/adobe_plugin_2010.asp

[bulldogg7]

I just checked it was there!
100% crops of the same raw file

Canon EOS 50D
1/640 seconds
F8
ISO400
1/640
300 mm

1st with no correction
2nd only with the lens correction

It helped a little bit at the default settings. Also fixed some vignetting I'd never noticed before.

[BlackRainbow]

http://www.photodom.com/photos/2010/10/24/2018086.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/75/0/757337.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/70/0/706572.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/75/0/755024.jpg

[vishnu]

@Rik Wong beautiful capture of the butterflies

@Blackrainbow once again very well done

How are you able to get such sharp pictures. Is this straight out of the camera or does it have some sharpening applied?

[vishnu]

Here are some I recently took to post in a for sale post:

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k564/vishnu403/quantaray%2070-300mm/5.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k564/vishnu403/quantaray%2070-300mm/6.jpg

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k564/vishnu403/quantaray%2070-300mm/7.jpg

[BlackRainbow]

@Rik Wong beautiful capture of the butterflies

@Blackrainbow once again very well done

How are you able to get such sharp pictures. Is this straight out of the camera or does it have some sharpening applied?
Thanks) Sharpness increase in Photoshop, in original, picture is not very sharp )
Some new photo`s :
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/77/0/770552.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/76/0/766509.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/77/0/771068.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/77/0/771070.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/77/0/771072.jpg
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/77/0/771074.jpg

[BlackRainbow]

@Blackrainbow once again very well done

How are you able to get such sharp pictures. Is this straight out of the camera or does it have some sharpening applied?

For an example, I processed your photo:
http://photos.lifeisphoto.ru/77/0/771106.jpg

[vishnu]

Excellent pics once again.

Thanks for the example. I will play will with sharpness settings in post to see what gives the best results.

[rikwong]

@Rik Wong beautiful capture of the butterflies

@Blackrainbow once again very well done

How are you able to get such sharp pictures. Is this straight out of the camera or does it have some sharpening applied?
Thanks.
I usually shoot with a monopod, stop down a bit to achieve better sharpness(f/5.6-8@~200mm,f/8-11@~300mm) and some sharping were applied. :)

[rikwong]

:D More HK local butterflies:


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/5037622359_ba0a22450e_z.jpg

Blue Tiger





http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/5095964574_5bea6f14a6_z.jpg

Tawny Rajah





http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5085816107_d1433400ea_z.jpg

Common Grass Yellow





http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/5099415662_11de46907f_z.jpg

Common Tiger

[BlackRainbow]

Very nice shots rikwong, cool!

[BlackRainbow]

http://www.photodom.com/photos/2010/11/14/2039850.jpg
http://www.photodom.com/photos/2010/11/13/2039176.jpg

[doreian]

thinking about jumping in with a used one, $50. Worth the shot for some good outside shooting with extra zoom than my 135.

[BlakeinatorMate]

I haven't been able to get sharp shots as pictured in rickwongs photos.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2321/5744436725_25af870524_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blakeinatormate/5744436725/)
Cockroach Macro (http://www.flickr.com/photos/blakeinatormate/5744436725/) by BlakeinatorMate (http://www.flickr.com/people/blakeinatormate/), on Flickr

[Marchos1987]

Some of my photo with 70-300

http://imageshack.us/a/img69/3636/img0520wx.jpg


http://imageshack.us/a/img202/9708/img0516fs.jpg


http://imageshack.us/a/img89/3092/img0514lz.jpg

[waz0wski]

I keep this lens around just for the odd times I need more reach.
Used it for a few shots @ a local track day, even with the slow AF.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8237/8356607600_a3560f4c11_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/waz0wski/8356607600/)
IMG_6074.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/waz0wski/8356607600/) by waz0wski (http://www.flickr.com/people/waz0wski/)