Anthony Lee
Senior Member
Will appreciate more photos at the 300mm end on APS-C, especially those on nature like small animals and birds. I am also very interested in this lens. Thanks alot.
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 VC USD
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spinworkxroy
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I got this lens from Alan photo last week at $700 nett cash only payment. Nets will cost 2% more so just pay cash
At 300mm..even with the VC on, handheld i find it very hard to get the subject not blur shutter speed really needs to be very fast However at 300mm, don't expect it to be sharp and it autofocus very noisy and slow..And sometimes the autofocus doesn't work..have to use manual focus if not it will just keep hunting to focus non stop..Those are the bad points..
But the good thing is, it's pretty light..even lighter than my other lenses it's also cheaper than most lenses and well, you get 300mm .that;s useful when you really need it..
At $700, i have absolutely no complains about it definately worth the money..
Some sample shots taken with this lens at 300mm.
At 300mm..even with the VC on, handheld i find it very hard to get the subject not blur shutter speed really needs to be very fast However at 300mm, don't expect it to be sharp and it autofocus very noisy and slow..And sometimes the autofocus doesn't work..have to use manual focus if not it will just keep hunting to focus non stop..Those are the bad points..
But the good thing is, it's pretty light..even lighter than my other lenses it's also cheaper than most lenses and well, you get 300mm .that;s useful when you really need it..
At $700, i have absolutely no complains about it definately worth the money..
Some sample shots taken with this lens at 300mm.
blurboiboi
Senior Member
there's some comparison on these 2 lens... the T is sharper at centers and corners through out all focal length at its widest... especially on a FF body....
remember I read it some where haha... thats why I chose the T over the N...
blurboiboi
Senior Member
shot @ 300mm w/o VC on.... no edit done except for cropping and resizing...
not too bad... I pressume on a crop body will be much much better....
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spinworkxroy
New Member
One thing i noticed also..not sure if it's just me
but it doesn't lock in perfectly like original Canon lenses
There's about 1 or 2 mm freeplay when in place
quite irritating really..
spinworkxroy
New Member
I have been testing this lens quite alot lately…Couple of stuff i found and in need some opinions from fellow owners
1) The 70mm is more "zoomed" at 70mm as compared to my Canon 24-105L at 70mm.
2) For long exposures (more than 1sec), the VC has to be turned off! If not it's always blur! No such issues with Canon IS
3) For handheld fast shutter faster than 1/100, the lens actually is clearer for me with VC off then ON….Am I the only one or does the VC not really work at all? Instead of making the shot clear, more often than not, i get it blur…Maybe for slower shutter it might work? I'm not sure…Anyone else experimented with this lens and has similar issues as I do?
1) The 70mm is more "zoomed" at 70mm as compared to my Canon 24-105L at 70mm.
2) For long exposures (more than 1sec), the VC has to be turned off! If not it's always blur! No such issues with Canon IS
3) For handheld fast shutter faster than 1/100, the lens actually is clearer for me with VC off then ON….Am I the only one or does the VC not really work at all? Instead of making the shot clear, more often than not, i get it blur…Maybe for slower shutter it might work? I'm not sure…Anyone else experimented with this lens and has similar issues as I do?
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PhotoProZero
New Member
This lens is so tempting to get!!! Specially the GST package is coming in!!! LOL
spinworkxroy
New Member
I already spent that money on this lens hehe even before govt give hehe
motionstills
New Member
Like this lens a lot. My first copy was underexposed by 2stops, had it replaced at JEL.
tikiman
Senior Member
I was in Budapest for a short holiday over easter, and I visited the zoo as it was near hero square. I use the tammy to try my hand on animal shots. Few things to note about this lens.
1. The VC drains battery life fast.
2. If panning, turn VC off. It keep compensating for horizontal shift.
3. When I used AI servo for moving animals, I need to switch VC off so that it can focus better.
4. @ 300mm it is a little soft wide open.
5. Definitely need to turn off VC when mounted on tripod and taking long exposure
Overall, I am very happy with this lens. I definitely prefer this to the efs 55-200mm (kanna stolen in St.Peter). VC does it job, but is not as smart as canon IS. Initially I wanted to get the canon 70-300 L or the 100-400 L, but hanging a great white around the neck when overseas just attract really unnecessary attention. I do not travel with groups, and east/west Europe is not that safe. Last thing I need is to get singled out and targeted. I would recommend this tammy for those who need a good tele-zoom lens for travel, and want to keep a low profile.
These are some of the photos I took using this lens @ the zoo. PP done on white balance and tone adjustment. Did not sharpen nor reduce noise. No cropping, and taken with a 7D.
Note that the odd grid like bokeh is due to the cage bars between me and the subject.
Leopard - 300mm, f/5.6, iso200, 1/30sec. She was perching on a tree trunk, and stared at me wonder what I was doing.
Tundra Wolf - 270mm, f/5.6, iso800, 1/400sec. Had to use higher iso so i can freeze the wolf movement. they were moving around the cage.
1. The VC drains battery life fast.
2. If panning, turn VC off. It keep compensating for horizontal shift.
3. When I used AI servo for moving animals, I need to switch VC off so that it can focus better.
4. @ 300mm it is a little soft wide open.
5. Definitely need to turn off VC when mounted on tripod and taking long exposure
Overall, I am very happy with this lens. I definitely prefer this to the efs 55-200mm (kanna stolen in St.Peter). VC does it job, but is not as smart as canon IS. Initially I wanted to get the canon 70-300 L or the 100-400 L, but hanging a great white around the neck when overseas just attract really unnecessary attention. I do not travel with groups, and east/west Europe is not that safe. Last thing I need is to get singled out and targeted. I would recommend this tammy for those who need a good tele-zoom lens for travel, and want to keep a low profile.
These are some of the photos I took using this lens @ the zoo. PP done on white balance and tone adjustment. Did not sharpen nor reduce noise. No cropping, and taken with a 7D.
Note that the odd grid like bokeh is due to the cage bars between me and the subject.
Leopard - 300mm, f/5.6, iso200, 1/30sec. She was perching on a tree trunk, and stared at me wonder what I was doing.
Tundra Wolf - 270mm, f/5.6, iso800, 1/400sec. Had to use higher iso so i can freeze the wolf movement. they were moving around the cage.
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Anthony Lee
Senior Member
I was in Budapest for a short holiday over easter, and I visited the zoo as it was near hero square. I use the tammy to try my hand on animal shots. Few things to note about this lens.
1. The VC drains battery life fast.
2. If panning, turn VC off. It keep compensating for horizontal shift.
3. When I used AI servo for moving animals, I need to switch VC off so that it can focus better.
4. @ 300mm it is a little soft wide open.
5. Definitely need to turn off VC when mounted on tripod and taking long exposure
Overall, I am very happy with this lens. I definitely prefer this to the efs 55-200mm (kanna stolen in St.Peter). VC does it job, but is not as smart as canon IS. Initially I wanted to get the canon 70-300 L or the 100-400 L, but hanging a great white around the neck when overseas just attract really unnecessary attention. I do not travel with groups, and east/west Europe is not that safe. Last thing I need is to get singled out and targeted. I would recommend this tammy for those who need a good tele-zoom lens for travel, and want to keep a low profile.
These are some of the photos I took using this lens @ the zoo. PP done on white balance and tone adjustment. Did not sharpen nor reduce noise. No cropping, and taken with a 7D.
Note that the odd grid like bokeh is due to the cage bars between me and the subject.
Leopard - 300mm, f/5.6, iso200, 1/30sec. She was perching on a tree trunk, and stared at me wonder what I was doing.
Tundra Wolf - 270mm, f/5.6, iso800, 1/400sec. Had to use higher iso so i can freeze the wolf movement. they were moving around the cage.
Pretty good at the long end. Thanks for the photos.
spinworkxroy
New Member
I agree
the VC is good but not smart and doesn't work well with moving subjects. IQ of this lens is not perfect
BUT it's a discreet lens and at 700g with a 300mm capability
and a $700 price tag
what more can you ask for
I'm very happy with mine
will bring it out for a zoo test one day..
tikiman
Senior Member
I know, just wish a universal one is avail to use for myself ... 
I dislocated my left thumb recently and it really hurt when I grip the lens too long. My main worry is that it will pop out again, and it hurt badly when I had to set it back.
Now, I use a monopod, but it is not really balance when I mount it directly to the camera, i still need to use my left hand to support the lens.
I dislocated my left thumb recently and it really hurt when I grip the lens too long. My main worry is that it will pop out again, and it hurt badly when I had to set it back. Now, I use a monopod, but it is not really balance when I mount it directly to the camera, i still need to use my left hand to support the lens.