Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 VC USD

[iamnubie]

toxicboy, if i may ask, is it allowed to bring such long lens to Anfield ?

 

[toxicboy]

Well yes - nobody (stewards) really seems to care at Anfield!
Just have your gear in a backpack like me, and be mindful not to stick it in the field of view of your neighbour... haha!

toxicboy, if i may ask, is it allowed to bring such long lens to Anfield ?

 

[motionstills]

A shot with this lens at the recent dragon boat regatta.

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/reportage-sports/1090038-dbs-dragon-boat-regatta-2012-5th-6th.html

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[sje4182]

Sharing some photos from my trip to Anfield... (finally haha)
All hand held, Canon 7D, Tamron 70-300 VC USD.

How come kuyt & Stevie look like they got jaundice?

 

[albertri]

How come kuyt & Stevie look like they got jaundice?

could be WB? maybe his setting was AWB

 

[albertri]

Took another moonshot with this lens last April using this lens... Sadly I missed the Super Moon this month :-( this was actually early morning around 6-ish AM and the moon still up

 

[normanlai]

Hi fellow clubsnappers, (if there's such a term)

i'm going to get an Sony with IBIS. I'm wondering, since the body has IBIS, can i just settle for the cheaper version? OR does the new lens come with Sony mount at a lower price?

last but not least, does anybody have a low low price at any particular store now, for BOTh lens? (lazy man hoping to save some time)

Regards
Norman

Hi there! I am really keen to get a tamron zoom lens, but I m not too sure the differences between,

• Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD lens for Canon
• Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens

Can someone advise me on this? Thanks!

 

[fmeeran]

Hi fellow clubsnappers, (if there's such a term)

i'm going to get an Sony with IBIS. I'm wondering, since the body has IBIS, can i just settle for the cheaper version? OR does the new lens come with Sony mount at a lower price?

last but not least, does anybody have a low low price at any particular store now, for BOTh lens? (lazy man hoping to save some time)

Regards
Norman

Tamron's already one step ahead of you.
"The Sony mount does not include the VC image stabilization functionality, as the body of Sony digital SLR cameras includes image stabilization functionality. Consequently, the name of the Sony mounted lens, SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD, does not include the VC description."
Tamron -70-300mm F/4-5.6(Model A005)

 

[Cowseye]

And not necessary cheaper than those with VC.. USD us the selling point here I think

 

[fmeeran]

And not necessary cheaper than those with VC.. USD us the selling point here I think

Sorry for hijacking the thread, but just fixed to buy my D700. Already picked up a Tokina 24-70 PRO f/2.6-2.8 for it.

 

[normanlai]

And not necessary cheaper than those with VC.. USD us the selling point here I think

I asked a few reputable shops and they say this lens is not in SG yet but the price is expected to be 6++ for Sony.

I do wonder if it's worth paying 3x the price for faster AF. Is IQ much better? I would appreciate real usage feedback.

Thanks in advanced!

 

[fmeeran]

I asked a few reputable shops and they say this lens is not in SG yet but the price is expected to be 6++ for Sony.

I do wonder if it's worth paying 3x the price for faster AF. Is IQ much better? I would appreciate real usage feedback.

Thanks in advanced!

Do note that you also get VC. Comes in very usefull at the 300mm f5.6 end.

If you can get someone to get it for you from the US, it is selling for 349 USD after rebates in amazon.

 

[normanlai]

i read that in-lens at 300mm VC is better, unfortunately Sony mount don't have VC because its in the camera body, so.... nope, no VC.

oh gosh 349USD is really cheap! but that's equal to getting it 2nd hand as Tamron SG don't warrant goods bought outside of SG.

Do note that you also get VC. Comes in very usefull at the 300mm f5.6 end.

If you can get someone to get it for you from the US, it is selling for 349 USD after rebates in amazon.

 

[fmeeran]

i read that in-lens at 300mm VC is better, unfortunately Sony mount don't have VC because its in the camera body, so.... nope, no VC.

oh gosh 349USD is really cheap! but that's equal to getting it 2nd hand as Tamron SG don't warrant goods bought outside of SG.

Oh yes, I forgot you were on the sony mount. My bad. Then yes , you're paying more just for the usd motor.

 

[fmeeran]

i read that in-lens at 300mm VC is better, unfortunately Sony mount don't have VC because its in the camera body, so.... nope, no VC.

oh gosh 349USD is really cheap! but that's equal to getting it 2nd hand as Tamron SG don't warrant goods bought outside of SG.

Nikon and canon claim in-lens vc is better as it has to move less for stabilizing the longer lenses while the sensor based vc will have to move about 5-6mm for longer lenses to compensate.
The flip side of the coin is they don't give you normal to short telephoto primes with the vc.
I also heard someone say the 5 axis IS on the em5 is better as it also compensates angles.
I would hope someone would incorporate both in lens and body vc so that I can get away with being so bad at stabilizing the camera.

 

[normanlai]

Oh yes, I forgot you were on the sony mount. My bad. Then yes , you're paying more just for the usd motor.

Then it really don't make sense because VC is supposed to be a major selling point too, aside from fast focussing. I'm paying for IBIS to save on the Lens, and now I'm saving none. My POV is to save at least 30% off each lens, and that's a fair market rate by comparison of current market trends.

Sigh

 

[normanlai]

Nikon and canon claim in-lens vc is better as it has to move less for stabilizing the longer lenses while the sensor based vc will have to move about 5-6mm for longer lenses to compensate.
The flip side of the coin is they don't give you normal to short telephoto primes with the vc.
I also heard someone say the 5 axis IS on the em5 is better as it also compensates angles.
I would hope someone would incorporate both in lens and body vc so that I can get away with being so bad at stabilizing the camera.

Stabilizers are only good for static objects. A good photographer will benefit from learning how to hold a heavy lens, where to best place the fingers etc to be able to be stable yet operate the camera effectively. In addition to that, steady the breathing and use the VF will also help stabilize the entire setup.

The marketing of technology lures the misinformed consumer to believe that money can buy great shots. Meaning bodies, lens, flash and more. Though I must admit, true to a certain degree if the environment is restrictive.

If you understand slimming pills don't work without a change in lifestyle then u get my drift 

Oops quite a long post 

 

[normanlai]

I do wonder if it's worth paying 3x the price for faster AF. Is IQ much better? I would appreciate real usage feedback.

Thanks in advanced!

 

[fmeeran]

Stabilizers are only good for static objects. A good photographer will benefit from learning how to hold a heavy lens, where to best place the fingers etc to be able to be stable yet operate the camera effectively. In addition to that, steady the breathing and use the VF will also help stabilize the entire setup.

The marketing of technology lures the misinformed consumer to believe that money can buy great shots. Meaning bodies, lens, flash and more. Though I must admit, true to a certain degree if the environment is restrictive.

If you understand slimming pills don't work without a change in lifestyle then u get my drift 

Oops quite a long post 

I was kidding mate. But I do like shooting without flash or tripod so tend to push the envelope in hand holding.

There are some user reviews here http://www.dyxum.com/reviews/lenses/reviews.asp?IDLens=595

 

[albertri]

I asked a few reputable shops and they say this lens is not in SG yet but the price is expected to be 6++ for Sony.

I do wonder if it's worth paying 3x the price for faster AF. Is IQ much better? I would appreciate real usage feedback.

Thanks in advanced!

Ive gotten this lens for sometime ago in Singapore shop, my mount is much harder to find some more (Sony Mount) did you call Cathay Photo ?