Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD lens review (with samples)
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2013
- Here's a good piece of kit for you. I've worked with this lens quite a lot now - here's what I think. All images and footage taken by me, and captured on my trusty Canon 60D. Many thanks to Trystan Owain Hughes for lending me this lens for testing! Here's his blog: trystanowainhughes.wordpress.com/
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Great reviews Chris, and as always whenever I have a particular lens in mind I always look to see if you've had a review on it if not I just wait. Thanks for your impartial dedicated reviews.
Just bought and tested that lens following your recommendations and it is absolutely brilliant. Hard to imagine i ever could do without. One slight issue for videomakers is the stabilizer which is rock solid but skips every few seconds to reset. Not an issue for photography but only to be used on a tripod for video work. Still, truly awesome lens for the price.
Thanks Chris! One of the best reviews of photo lenses on YT, ever! Thank to you i made a choice and i don't regret! Cheers!
Thank you so much Christopher Frost.
I love your fantastic review.
You've helped me make up my mind.
Thanks Chris for your great and honest reviews, I really enjoy them. I have a canon 700d and a 70d. I am going to purchase this lens as I was really impressed with the samples you showed. I was looking at the 70-200 f4 but as I am in my 60s I think IS is a must.
You make awesome review, dude👏🏽 keep going on👍🏼
Thank you for the Review chris, bought This lens few days ago and i am in love with it :) amazing lens.
This lens, new to me, is just amazing. It is mad sharp at 300mm...and the image stabilisation is the best Ive ever used......I have, in the last 2 years had Sigma 150-500, 70-300 Canon IS, and a lovely Canon Mk 1100-400 L...Sold them all as they didnt quite hold everything together...I can tell that this lens is a keeper. I love it!
Yup i agree ....it's a sharp lens
The vc still works good? , my vc sometimes disconnects from the lens
@@acerider2899 do you stop down for sharp images because for me wide open its fairly blurry so I have to stop down to 5.6 and shoot from 400-800 iso to get decent images. however when I get out to 300mm its a hit or mis on image quality. I use a canon 6D.
@@user-qo8gf9fi3x vc still perfect
@@benhernandez9747 I use a 7d2, have great images at all apertures, the sharpness at 300 was one of the things that really surprised me....
Christopher after watching this i bought one and it performed fantastic thanks to you i paid 450 ca. on Amazon,
and it balances very well on my 70D i can photograph hand held and get amazing shots of flying birds small gulls etc, and on the tripod its great.
thanks Rod.
the 70-300 f/4-5.6 is fantastic! I'm really happy with this lens
Just bought this lens on Chris's recommendation and i've got to say he is absolutely spot on. I love this lens and have up to now been very happy with the pictures I have taken with It. So far the only fault I can find with It is the weight! Boy is this lens heavy both on the camera and in the bag. However this is a small price to pay. It has improved my Canon 600d's pictures immensely. Thanks Chris, great review!
I have used this on both my 7100, and my 750 (Nikon). After the normal calibration on both cameras, this lens is superb, with the emphasis on SUPERB! The VC (vibration control/compensation) is beyond anything on the market.I use it for events (low light and ample, without flash, portraits, wildlife, street photography, and landscapes. Tamron has set the benchmark for all other makers. Tamron should be in your bag.
Thank you very much for this review, Christopher. I was VERY close to buying the much lesser Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 Lens until I saw your review of it. Then, having subsequently watched this one, you've convinced me to save up for some better glass with VC & USD. Especially as I intend to use it for filming too in the near future. :-)
You've made the right decision!
You provide the absolute best reviews. Thank You!
agreed
Fantastic review, thanks, you've helped me make up my mind.
Hi Chris, your reviews are very informative and to the point!
Thanks!
Finally the door was open.
I just ordered this lens to pair with my 90D. I've had several other Tamron lenses that I've enjoyed, so I figured I would give this one a try too. Can't wait!
is it sharp enough for 2020?
@@NIMAGEProduction Yes! I love it! I don't use it too often, but it's great when I need that extra reach, and without sacrificing quality.
@@NIMAGEProduction Yeah but the lens itself is 10 Year old ! If you want to buy one better go with the Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS Nano USM II at 300mm is pin sharp and colourful and has no chromatic abberation like the Tamron do ! Tamron is sharp from 70-200 mm from 200-300mm loses some sharpness and become more chromatic !
Norbert Murányi I literally did that wow :O I bough the canon version mark 2.
I love you made this review based on an APSC camera, which I have!. Because I saw another review based on the announcing of the new model for this lens (A030), where the reviewer didn´t recommend the current model of this lens (A005) for APSC cameras. Keep the good work. Thanks for sharing
Thank you , as always an excellent and comprehensive review.
I'm new to photography and have just recently bought a dslr camera! Of course I have been trolling youtube to get reviews on lenses and I find your reviews the bees knees!!! When I get more competent and expand my kit, I will be visiting you first for a review!
I do have some old ones somewhere, but I don't really use them. They are cool. But lens technology has wildly improved from the old days, and most vintage lenses just don't come up to scratch optically. They are cool, though
Really nice review. Well done. Interesting lens!
Excellent review as always. Thank you so much.
Thanks a lot! Best purchase ever. Brilliant lens
is it still sharp enough for 2020?
@@NIMAGEProduction nope it struggles from the 70D onwards, both in AF and speed. I recently upgraded to a 100-400mm USM II with a 1.4 teleconverter since I've focused a lot on wildlife photography. Excellent lens in my 90D, but its on the expensive side.
Only really if you're shooting outside on a sunny day, or prepared to use high ISOs
Or a tripod and slower shutter speed.. Which, I'm fine with when things are static.. except for water and clouds lol
Is it comparable to 70-300 sp di usc?
I bought this lens a few months ago specifically for taking photos at cricket matches. On my crop sensor it's been great. Thanks for the review that confirms my thoughts on this lens
Superb review Christopher.
Think I found my next lens for my Nikon D3200
meravigliosa lente... magnific lens....
How it was Brother?
Chris, please review the newer Tamron SP A030E 70-300mm, which is the updated version of this lens. My decision is torn between it an Canon's EF 70-300 II Nano USM.
What did you choose plz ?
Part 2. Which I'm liking the price and this lens even more. I like taking pics of birds (feathered type) and a bit of wildlife action with landscape thrown in. Will be looking forward to using this lens and having some fun taking good shots.
Thanks again for your vid. Kev.
What a great review, thank you!
Years later, I still love this lense - it's such a sleeper gem. For the money it delivers exceptional image quality, and I much prefer its VC system to that of, say, Nikon's 70-300 VR.
The vc still works good? , my vc sometimes disconnects from the lens
Hi Chris, since your reviews are so accurate and reproducible, what about updating this one with full frame data? Thank you
I purchased this lens today thanks to your thorough review. Thank you very much!
How do you like it after 6 years? Is it still worth buying or would you reccomend something newer?
Amazing review and samples. I am going to buy it for my Canon 600D. Thank you!
I know this comment is 5 years old, but how did it work on canon 600d? I have that same camera and i might buy this lens.
So you recomend this one before Canon's 70-300 mm Ultrasonic?
Absolutely
A little late to the party, but I would also say yes because I've tried the Canon 70-300 and found it to be a bit soft.
@@JakeWalksAmerica I found so to after purchasing it
It would be interesting to see this lens reviewed on a full frame.
I have used this on both my 7100, and my 750 (Nikon). After the normal calibration on both cameras, this lens is superb, with the emphasis on SUPERB! The VC (vibration control/compensation) is beyond anything on the market.I use it for events (low light and ample, without flash, portraits, wildlife, street photography, and landscapes. Tamron has set the benchmark for all other makers. Tamron should be in your bag.
@@genegustafson715 hey my friend, im hesitate between this tamron and the canon 70 300 is USM ? Wich you recomend plz ?
LordPyrodeath can’t speak for the Canon, but quality and price will not be matched by Canon nor Nikon.
thank you very much for the review !! really helpful
I own this lens for a couple of month and i agree with your testings espcially on apsc. Less chromatic aperations and a nice sharpness. But on my 35mm film camera i got a heavy vignetting at 300mm and f5.6. But overall it´s my every-day carry. Thanks for your (half-scientistic) video!!
Got myself one the Other Day, Used, In Great Condition.
For $170, Patting myself on the back since. Lol.
Great deal, if it's working properly :-)
I've got one for 109£ and looks really good. Nice and sharp
is it still sharp enough for 2020?
"bokuh" or "bokey" - the photographers civil war
Kraig lol
Kraig It's pronounced 'bow-cuh' I think. XD
I say bokuh but bokey balls is too funny not to say.
or The BOKEH
I pronounce it as HELICOPTER
Hi Chris i got the lens partially based on your review - thanks. Great videos.
Hi Chris, thank you for your high quality reviews. A have only one minor remark regarding maximum aperture of the Tamron 70-300 at 200 mm. According to my experience it is actually f/5.0 (and not f/5.6 as stated in the review).
nice 50mm f1.8 red ring lens.. LOL
Great review !
Great Review man, thumbs up! :)
I had the Tamron on a D800 for around 3 years until I gave it away to an upcoming photo pro in my family :) IMO this is one of the best price/quality performers on the market. The OS is probably the most effective one I´ve ever had. Though it makes some noise. Tamron has really stepped up in terms of build and image quality and kept reasonible prices.
What is the price for this lens ?
Thank you for a great review as usual. I ordered mine and I`m quite happy. I`ll pair it with my Sigma 18-35 Art and I guess I`ll get rid of the Canon 15-85 usm. It will go on my Canon 70D.
Still there are some weaknesses of this lense that you don`t point out as deal breakers but they could be for some... the performance in low light situations the sharpness and the performance of the AF over the 200 mm and the bokeh makes this lense not recommended for indoor or portraits use.
Also the VC as great as it is for stills is not so great for video work.
Ahhh I cannot wait to get my hands on this lens. I plan on getting one for outdoor football games and indoor robotics competitions.
Would you think this lens would be awkward on an entry level body due to it's weight?
Very cool lense! This lense - my dream! I remember my old Tamron 70-300, he is terrible. This Tamron much better than my ex Tamron, absltly! 😊👍
Thank you Christopher for your good and clear reviews. Please leave a review on tamron 70-300mm f4-5.6 VC USD (new). It's may help many beginners to improve their photography and to choose affordable lens...
Nice, complete, to the point review. I have subscibed.
Thank you very much. What a great presentation.
Until a year ago, this was my workhorse at car races and airshows ! Love it although extensive use made it age poorly, the autofocus drive works pain painfully and sometimes it seems that the motors disconnects from the lens elements...
Now it's retired as I switched to mirrorless fullframe.
I am coming to rely on your opinion. Thanks for the reviews.
Can you tell me if this lens ' vc has panning detection like the Canon one or would VC be switched off when panning.
Hi sir can you tell me which lens is better for more background blur in Canon series in lowest price.please reply me sir
do you have any review of this lens with your 6d?? i would like to see the performance of this lens on full frame camera... thank you
G'day Chris' Hope you don't mind me shortening your name. I must say, your vid about this lens is one of the nicest and clearest vids about a lens so far. I've been looking and looking around for good reviews about lens for my 7D and want to get some more glass for my bag of tricks. I'm no expert by all means and always take into count what a lot of people say about particular lens etc. You've sold me on getting this lens over the more pricy Canon model. Found one for sale from HK for only $395
Any idea how well this would work on a Canon 6D with the Kenko KE-MC7DXC DGX MC7 2.0x Canon AF Converter ??
Hi Chris. I wish you review the tamron 70-200 2.8 VC.
Oh by the way I have a canon 6d and am looking to get into weddings in the future. Not sure if that help lol
hmm well now i really don't know which one i'd like to pick :(
your reviews do help ^^ but now i am so confused with which one i like better i just don't know which one i will get.
I use it with my 5D mark II but seems to have trouble sometimes to focus. Any ideas?
Great review, the more i see of this lense the more i want it.
What are your thoughts on combining this with the Nikon 18-105mm and 35 1.8g in my kit?
You could say that the aperture disadvantages can be compensate again an f4 because of the vibration C.? Do you think this lens will well stand an 42 max sensor? ( Thinking on adapting this baby on my A7rii)
Hi Christopher, Really like your reviews. I'm thinking of upgrading my canon 55-250mm. This tamron lens reach is really 112-480mm when used on a crop sensor like 700d, right?
What is the name of the lens hood that comes with it. I bought this lens second hand but no hood came with it and I would like to know if I could buy it separately
Great review!
I wish you had the comparison with a full frame camera (as in the Canon EF 70-300 review), but still, very nice.
Thanks :)
This is one lens that slipped through my full frame net! I tested it before I had a Canon 6D to test on
Can I use teleconverter with this lens on Canon 80D. If yes, what all options do I have ?
Christopher Frost Photography very nice review sir..which do you think is better the 55-300mm nikon vrII or this Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD cant decide between them for my nikon d5100 zoom lense..
very nice video friend. which one will be better this tamron one or the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED IF AF-S VR? tks a lot.
Hi chris i got a question i have a canon 1200D and i am looking for good budget friendly lensen for me that means under 400 euros wich lenses do you sugest.
Hi Chris. I am experiencing low sharpness and quality on this lens on my 7d mark ii with birds. What can I do to improve its sharpness? Noise is still high, despite slightly over exposing to avoid shadow loss.
really great!! hey Christopher i have nikon d750 full frame body Can i use for my camera Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VC USD lens
+Sk. Art. film's Yes, if you get the Nikon version
Thx Chirstopher Frost Photography
Nice review,,, is this compatible and no problem with canon 3000d?
please do a review of the 70-200mm tamron.
Hi Chris, is there a vigneting if you use it on a full frame camera? Thanks
Trying to decide between this one and the Canon 70-300mm IS USM for wildlife photography and horseback riding pictures/videos. Any thoughts on which one is better?
+Christopher Frost Photography I m having eos 1200d, will this work on my dslr?
Hi Christopher ! Can i use this lens with the Nikon d3200 DSLR ? Thanks for the help!
Im still a bit unclear on which lens your trying to convey is better here, this Tamron 70-300 or the Canon 70-300?
Im really interested in either lens just want to know which one is the overall better lens (sharpness/build quality etc.)
Thanx Chris i love your videos btw
+guitarist6494 I prefer the Tamron (VC USD version of course)
Ah ok. I heard you mention in the video it has better build quality, but do you think its sharper and better at low-light ?
Thanx for the response
+guitarist6494 It has the same aperture so there's no difference in low-light work
+guitarist6494 He's speaking on the video topic, the Tamron 70-300 VC as a better quality overall lens...
Is this lens can be used for wedding photography with crop sensor camera ??
Nice review! What is better? Canon 55-250 stm or Tamron?
Hi Chris, have you also tested the a bit newer version A030, I am curious whether there is any difference
Had this lens, and returned to Canon 55-250 STM which is of similar quality, a lot cheaper, and LIGHTER, turned out that I never have it with me because of it's weight. Only worthwhile if you have a fullFrame body.
Eventually I ended up also replacing all of them with Tamron 16-300 which is quiet acceptable and adds up as an all-in-one.
sir, is this great for sports photography??
How does this lens compare with the A030? and also with canon EF-S 55-250 STM?
Hi Christopher,
Thank you for reviewing this lens. You've done an awesome job. Based partly on your review, I decided to get this lens for my Nikon D7200. However, unfortunately I'm a little disappointed with the image quality. I would like to know if the zoom in on your test stills in this video is to 100 procent or more? When viewing my images in 200 per cent (2:1) in Lightroom, they are not that sharp. Images taken with my 18-140 3.5-5.6 VR DX lens seem sharper and more punchy.
Thank you and good job.
nicolaidenmark I zoom in a little bit past 100% for these pictures. The D7200 is a 24mp camera, whereas the Canon 60D used in this video is only 18mp, so that's probably the issue - your camera's sensor is more demanding.
Can I use this with my canon650d? And which is better between this and Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM?
+White hotae All Canon mount lenses made since 1987 will work on your Canon APS-C digital SLR camera, except EF-M lenses. As for which lens is better, check out my APS-C telephoto zoom lens recommendation video
I sold my older canon 70-300 is lens and brought this, these are dirt cheap compared to the canon model and yet I think out perform them?
Love your reviews - simply excellent.
Selling my L lenses now too. Atm this tamron half price to 260 brand new everywhere I saw are around 400 not sure how much you for hours for
I gotta get this lens!
How much does it cost and where can we buy
I'm a Canon and MFT (Olympus/Panasonic) user, I bought this lens to have a smaller option when "Canoning" and to replace my very good but heavy 24-105 f/4L and 300mm F/2.8 L. I also use my Canon EF lenses on my MFT cameras with an AF adapter with fantastic results but when Canon, the body+lenses+battery grip is close to 6kg, too heavy to carry all day long.
I bought this Tamron and his little brother 17-50mm 2.8 and it reduced the weight nearly by 2. The picture qualities of both lenses are not as good as the L but still great and the confort of use is amazing.
VC on Tamron out performs the Canon IS, but my L are MKI, may be better on MKII but the Tamron is perfect, especially compared to the Sigma OS that's just OK.
On top of that, the Tamron is a 140-600 on MFT, what's great.
It's sad to say but I let my L lenses sleep in my bag and use exclusively the Tamron as the ratio quality-versatility-portability is really excellent even compare to L lenses and for a fraction of the cost.
nice review
Very nice review. But apart from the major differences like VC and Fast Focusing, does this lens contain the same optic as like Tamron Objectif AF 70-300mm F/4-5,6 Di LD IF Macro 1/2 Nikon??? Can you explain any difference? if any? Thankyou.
I have just literally purchased the Tamron Autofocus 70-300mm Di LD Macro Zoom Lens with Built in Motor (Model A17NII) for my Nikon D3300. Is this a great lens for my camera? looking to take vacation photo's.
Hello Christopher, I bought a Canon M50, and im considering to buy this lens with adapter. But im not really sure if it will work with my camera.
If you could get a hold of one, I'd really like you to review a tamron 70-200 DI VC. PS, Love your videos!
Anyone knows if this works well in the M series like the Canon M50? I am biding on one for my Canon M50 but was reading about some people complaining in fóruns and see no information available anywhete on the combo
U should buy the adapter ef to ef-m
I suggest viltrox m2, it is a speed booster adapter