A17NII AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 Nikon+Motor

Well, I really like this lens. I bought it to use on my Nikon D5200. I wanted it primarily for photographing birds in the back garden. In an ideal world I would have a 500mm lens but I can't afford one. However, this works a treat and does allow quite drastic cropping on the images without losing too much quality. Yes, it is prone to hunting whilst auto focusing BUT my Nikon 70-300mm G lens can be dreadful so the prospect of this doing the same was not a major stumbling block. I couldn't of course use the G lens on the D5200 unless I always used manual focus and sometimes you just need things to be quicker. The lens appears to be well made and feels sturdy, more solid than the Nikon G equivalent and as I use it on a tripod or monopod, the slight increase in weight is not an issue. I consider myself lucky to have been able to buy a brand new lens for this price and I do not have any hesitation in recommending it. Don't always think that a Nikon lens will be better - it might just not be.The final two photographs I have attached show the full frame picture and then the cropping.

Really pleased with this lens great picture quality .wasn’t sure if it would be ok at first as I have a Nikon D5600 and mixed reviews some saying it would not be compatible without a tamron mount but it fits and works straight on . The auto focus can be a bit slow at times as it locates the shot but overall a great piece of kit the settings to be able to switch to manual or auto is great and the setting to adjust from normal to micro + to move focal range is only a half turn from 70 to 300 .all these pics I posted were taken on auto focus so judge for yourself .I did get a tripod but did not use it on the moon shot which is cropped a bit .overall I would give this lens 4 out of 5 and especially as it is at such a low price compared to its rivals and with myself being a novice it’s ideal to learn with

So, you want another lens, besides the 18-55mm kit lens of which you've grown very fond (assuming you had a similar start as me), but you're tight for money. Honestly, this lens is not that much of a bad choice. You're likely better off saving your money for a zoom lens that performs a little better, but if you need one now, I say go for it. It does all that you really need, to be perfectly honest, so long as you dont mind acting as though your tripod is instead a permanent extension of your camera, rather than a useful tool you may have on the offhand. What I mean by that is, this lens dislikes (to a very high degree, might i add) ANY kind of movement or vibration. Hell, even the subtle press of the shutter release on my camera is enough to trail the entire image. A remote shutter release is highly recommended, therefore. I shouldn't dwell on this factor too much, however, since this lens does not support Vibration Reduction, and it is also a telephoto lens. I don't know if you've ever used binoculars before, but holding them perfectly still is certainly a chore. In essence, you should know, when buying this lens, that it can't be used as a walk-around handheld lens, which isn't a bad thing. Having had all of the above said, if you set your camera up properly, this lens does actually perform really well. I've found that setting your camera to about f/9, or around there, is the sweet-spot for the lens's aperture, and with a quick increase in post sharpening effects, the pictures will actually come out impressively clear. There's certainly no comparison to a non-variable zoom lens, but if you're an amateur wanting to take easy snaps of a city skyline, then this lens will do the job to a really high degree. The only problem is that it's often a little fiddly to get set up. With the picture quality out of the way, I do want to talk about it's autofocus; let's just say, if the subject is moving fast, good luck. By making the lens attempt to auto focus on an object, it really does tend to sound like someone is trying to reverse a remote controlled car down the shaft of the lens and up into the sensor. Better yet, it does sometimes struggle to focus correctly, and on odd occasions, it will rotate the lens a full 180 degrees, before grinding it back to its starting position (where you were certain the picture looked clear to begin with anyway), bestowing upon to you its iconic RC motorbike sounds once again. Now, having said all of this, it does get the job done. It will eventually focus, and to be fair, it does actually attain its focus in a reasonable time more often than not, just dont expect it to focus on anything that tends to move faster than what an RC Car could achieve. On to its weight. As predicted, it's a heavy one, but not unbearably so. It does feel like it's made out of 120 pound coins, both metaphorically and physically. Then again, I don't know what I'm expecting from a telephoto lens, they will always be this heavy, and honestly, I'd be slightly concerned if it weighed any less. It does feel nice to hold when it's on your camera. It really does help to beef the entire camera. All in all, this lens is pretty good for the price it has. I'm definitely satisfied with it, and I feel I'll certainly use it. It's a shame it doesn't have VR, but you can't have your cake and eat it. If you aren't too bothered with photographing moving subjects, and are instead more of a stills photographer, you'll certainly find a use for this lens. I do still recommend saving for a better lens, though. Tamron make some good lenses, and I'm sure you'll find one you like, just expect to fork out in excess of £350; even then thats a relatively cheap price.

I am really delighted with this lens. I have been able to take shots that my kit lens just could not do and it is giving me the chance to experiment with types of photography that the kit lens just won't allow. I think it was a bargain and like another reviewer the box has a sticker giving details of how to register for a 5 year extended warranty. I am very much a beginner but I am pleased with the shots I have taken so far - even getting some bokeh on some shots which makes me feel epic! I am attaching two pictures, neither have been edited. I have taken a series of shots of the rose with the focus on different parts of the shot so now I have to learn how to do focus stacking and should be able to get a nice image with sharp focus throughout. I could have spent weeks researching lenses and options etc etc but instead I just decided to take a chance on this as it is not too expensive and I can now spend the little spare time I have experimenting with photography rather than researching.

good for the price, shame it was not the new version. the zoom could be a little smother, and a little faster AF, ive only had one outing with this lens so far and have managed to get a few good images, no good for indoor pictures, my house is to small at 70mm i would have to stand in the road to get my 240l in a full frame, good for macro but will need extension tubes and maybe a zoom filter attachment to get even closer. the item seems to be well built. im using a Nikon d5300 and it fits well. shooting indoors u will need extra light, but outdoors the light is not an issue. will need to be looking for a 400-500mm lens hopefully by next year, great for the birds of pray in flight, the 300mm is just not close enough the other day, but i have had them closer in the past so will keep trying might buy a stuffed rabbit and tie it down, my get them in closer. over all a great buy, would recommend the lens, but if im right the new version has quieter af, a little better images, and built in stabilisation vr, well that's what i seen on a 40min review of it online. a great buy, a lens i be keeping :) check out some my images taken with the lens if u like :) [...]

If you are reading this review then like me you are starting off in photography and doing it on a budget. This Tamron AF 70-300 lens is for the money well worth it. I have just bought a nikon D3000. upgrading from a bridge camera. the bridge camera had a 28- 300mm lens on it and at full zoom took some cracking pictures. when my nikon came with the kit lens of 18-55 mm, straight away I was missing the zoom. Its not that I cant afford the money to spend on a more expensive lens, I just cannot justify that amount of money on a lens right now. the money I have saved I have spent on things like a spare battery and extra memory cards. I have read all the reviews about the Tamron AF 70-300mm lens and I can only compare it with my bridge camera. it doesn't in any way feel cheap, as said in some reviews its noisy when using auto focus, not sure what they mean by noisy but its a small noise, your shutter makes more noise. as for having no VR, well again, I can only compare it to my bridge camera and that didn't have it either. if you want really good shots at 300mm, best use a tripod. I also found the lens to struggle in auto focus in poor light. I just did as a reviewer said and put into manual focus. Ive spent the weekend taking photos with this lens and love it. money well spent for a starter lens. I will not hesitate to buy more tamron lens in the future.

I am absolutely delighted with the build, picture quality and price of this lens. I bought it as a complete beginner, wanting to use it for insect photography. It is well built and easily attaches to my Nikon D3300 - in fact, it stays on it all of the time now. The auto focus works as if the lens were made for the camera and I don't notice the noise ..... I don't have a problem changing from macro to normal focus ....... I prefer manual focusing, to be honest, but it depends upon the subject and context. I think this is a seriously good piece of kit - excellent value for money - I just wish I'd bought it sooner. Update 19/8/16 ..... I'd had the lens for 10 days yesterday and the motor is no longer working. I am therefore returning it. What a shame. I had originally given it 5 stars ..... but have had to change that score to one. Update 12/11/16 ..... I just couldn't do without this lens so had to purchase another...... It's outstanding ..... so back to 5 stars ...... except that the system will not allow me to change and save!

Great value for money. I bought this for my Nikon D3100 and it integrates flawlessly. No VR facility, which means you need to take a little extra care when zoomed-in; but when used correctly it yields great results. Auto focus works smoothly, but can be a little fussy at times. If you're using it for landscape shots, it's probably easier just to set the focus manually to infinity and leave it there.Having the macro facility is an extra bonus. For those unfamiliar with a 300mm lens, on maximum standard zoom it will take in an effective angle of view approximately equivalent in height to an inch, or the end joint of your thumb held at arms length. This can may it fairly wobbly at full zoom, unless it's braced or on a tripod. For times when you can't be bothered hauling a tripod around, I've noticed that quite a few people also bought a monopod and a separate ball joint with quick-release plate, which can be left screwed to the camera base. I did the same. They're not expensive....and very light when considering airline weight restrictions.

Risparmiare senza perdere la qualità ebbene si può, anche con un po' di fortuna quando si trovano prodotti del genere bisogna ammettere che non sempre quando si spende di più si ha realmente di più. E' un concetto sul quale bisognerebbe spendere più di qualche parola però in questa occasione ho trovato ad un prezzo ragionevole un prodotto che mi ha soddisfatto pienamente. Ovviamente non sono un professionista ma solo un appassionato che da pochi anni si è avvicinato nel meraviglioso mondo delle reflex, e per questa ragione non entro un tecnicismi che non mi competono, d'altronde vi sono tanti giudizi e recensioni di persone esperte che potranno chiarirvi meglio le idee. Io vi posso dire ciò che ho realmente provato sul campo ovvero un obiettivo che riesce a farmi raggiungere distanze da me desiderate senza necessariamente l'uso di un cavalletto, basta avere la mano ferma o un buon punto di appoggio poichè l'obiettivo non é uno stabilizzato per cui per un risultato ottimale con il massimo dello zoom utilizzabile meglio prendere piccoli accorgimenti per evitare foto mosse. Da non sottovalutare la funzione macro, consente grandi foto già a 90 cm circa dal soggetto da fotografare particolarmente indicati per fiori ed insetti provato e confermato veramente ottimo. Insomma io l'ho comprato il 26 giugno l'ho usato tutta l'estate come obiettivo principale con risultati eccellenti . Con piena onestà mi sento di consigliarne l'acquisto.

Es wurde mir mit einem ordentlichen Metallbajonett geliefert, nicht mit einem Plastikanschluss, wie bei anderen Rezensenten. Offensichtlich hat Tamron hier nachgebessert. Das Objektiv hat eine sehr sauber gearbeitete Kunststofffassung, die Frontlinse ist sauber geklebt, der Brennweitenring läßt sich gut und mit gefällig leichtem Widerstand bewegen, die manuelle Entfernungseinstellung läuft - wie bei AF-Objektiven üblich - sehr leicht, aber nicht wackelig, die Sonnenblende sitzt wie angegossen in ihrem (Makrolon-) Bajonett. Das Objektiv ist leicht und klein, ideal zum überall mitnehmen. Es macht optisch einen sehr guten und keineswegs billigen Eindruck. Ich möchte es an meiner Nikon D810 (Vollformat) testen. Zur optischen Leistung: Viele Rezensenten waren tief enttäuscht über die Bildqualität dieses Objektivs. Ich kann das verstehen, denn es ist natürlich "empörend", wenn ein optisches Gerät, für das man Geld bezahlen soll, ganz offensichtlich mit Pauken und Trompeten versagt. Bei genauerer Prüfung allerdings konnte ich feststellen, dass diesem Objektiv Unrecht getan wurde und die Leistung eigentlich sehr wohl recht gut ist - wenn man einiges beachtet. Zunächst ist festzustellen, dass das Objektiv keinen Stabilisator hat. Also scheidet ein Praxistest mit Schüssen aus der Hand aus. Ich montiere folglich meine Kamera mit dem Objektiv auf ein sehr standfestes Stativ und richte es auf meinem Balkon (30 m Höhe über der Wohnsiedlung) so aus, dass ich bei 300mm Brennweite ein Haus schräg unter mir (30 Grad) fest im Visier habe. So bekomme ich beim Zoomen bis hinab zu 70 mm ein immer größeres Bildfeld, wobei das Hauptobjekt in der Mitte bleibt. Ich stelle meine Kamera auf Lifeview sowie auf Spiegelvorauslösung und benutze einen kabelgebundenen Fernauslöser. Dann mache ich unter Berücksichtigung der Hauptbrennweiten jeweils ein Bild mit Offenblende, 5,6, 8 und 11. Bei jeder Brennweitenverschiebung fokussiere ich neu und stelle nach dem Scharfstellen den entsprechenden Hebel auf "manuell". Nach dem Aufnehmen lade ich die Fotos in Lightroom und überprüfe sie bei 100% Bildgröße (36 MP). Das ist ein Härtetest für solch eine billige Optik. Denn für eine Nikon D810 mit ihrer Riesenauflösung ist dieses Objektiv garantiert niemals gerechnet worden. Ich komme bei der Schlußbemerkung noch darauf. Bevor ich etwas zu den Ergebnissen sage, muss ein Umstand eingerechnet werden, der bei der Auswertung sofort ins Auge fiel: Das Objektiv leidet unter einem ausgeprägten "Frontfokus", und dieser verfälscht natürlich die Ergebnisse enorm. Das bedeutet, nach korrekter Scharfeinstellung auf das Objekt in der Mitte ist im fertigen Bild der Fokus ein paar Meter weiter vorn, also das Haus davor ist richtig scharf, nicht das Haus, auf das eigentlich scharf gestellt wurde. Das eigentliche Objekt erscheint - je nach Blende - leicht wolkig verschwommen bis "irgendwie nicht ganz scharf". Deswegen haben die meisten Rezensenten bisher gedacht, das Objektiv sei "schlecht". Wenn man diesen Fehler feststellt (ich habe ihn auch schon bei teuren Objektiven festgestellt bei mir), dann kann man das ganz einfach für dieses Objektiv im Menü seiner Kamera korrigieren - und schon sitzt künftig der Fokus exakt da, wo er hingehört. Ich habe mir im Folgenden deswegen das im Vordergrund scharf abgebildete Objekt angeguckt, nicht das wegen des Frontfokus unscharfe. Dann sind die Ergebnisse wie folgt: 70mm bei 36 MP: Blende 4: Etwas verminderte Gesamtschärfe, sogenannter "weicher Eindruck", aber noch zu gebrauchen. Schärfeabfall nur in den äußeren Ecken. Bei 18 MP schon gut zu gebrauchen Blende 5,6: Schärfe nimmt ordentllich zu, äußere Ecken noch nicht scharf aber nicxht störend, Bild insgesamt schon sehr brauchbar. Bei 18 MP bereits tadellos, in den Ecken unauffällige Schärfeabnahme. Blende 8: Sehr gute Schärfe, nur in den Ecken schlechter, aber nicht mehr störend. Bei 18 MP tadelloses Bild über das ganze Bildfeld. Blende 11: Erstklassiger Schärfeeindruck bis auf die äußeren Ecken, dort ist die noch vorhandene Unschärfe aber nicht störend. Bei 18 MP erstklassig eigentlich überall. 100mm bei 36 MP: Blende 4: Etwas weich, aber völlig gleichmäßige Schärfeverteilung über das gesamte Bild. Bei 18 MP bereits tadllose Gesamtabbildung. Blende 5,6: Recht scharfe Abbildung im erweiterten Zentrum, im erweiterten Rand noch ein wenig weicher, aber schon recht ordentlich. Bei 18 MP schon richtig gute Schärfe vom Zentrum bis zum Rand. Blende 8: Sehr gute Schärfe überall, die Ränder sind ganz wenig geringer scharf, wie bei den meisten Objektiven eben. Bei 18 MP schon begeisternde Schärfe überall. Blende 11: Auch für Pixelzähler tadellose Schärfe über das ganze Bildfeld. Das Gleiche gilt natürlich für 18 MP. 135mm bei 36 MP: Blende 4,2: Mitte schon mit ordentlicher Schärfe, außerhalb der Mitte nicht befriedigend scharf, Kontrast insgesamt hat etwas abgenommen, kann aber leicht korregiert werden. Bei 18 MP ist die Mitte sehr scharf, jenseits der Mitte geht es schon ganz gut. Blende 5,6: Die Mitte wird knackig scharf, außerhalb der Mitte sind noch Defizite, der Kontrast steigt erfreulich an. Bei 18 MP ist fast alles sehr scharf, bei genauem Hinsehen sind die Ränder nicht ganz scharf. Blende 8: Die Mitte ist super, die Ränder sind sehr ordenlich, Kontrast ist gut. Bei 18 MP ist bis auf die äußeren Ränder das gesamte Bildfeld sehr scharf. Die Schärfe der Ränder kann nicht ganz mithalten, das stört aber nicht. Blende 11: Sehr gute Schärfe überall. Wenn man es weiß, kann man an den Rändern etwas geringere Schärfe ausmachen, aber sehr unauffällig. 18 MP: Tolle Schärfe über das ganze Bild. 200mm bei 36 MP: Blende 4,5: Weiches, etwas kontrastarmes Bild, aber gleichmäßig verteilte Unschärfe überall. Bei 18 MP ist der Eindruck nicht viel besser. Blende 8: Die Schärfe verbessert sich, das Bild ist aber noch etwas weich. Bei 18 MP ist die Schärfe gut brauchbar, aber noch kein Rekord. Blende 11: Gute Schärfe über das ganze Bild. Ohne Einschränkung zu gebrauchen, aber sicher keine Rekordleistung. Bei 18 MP völlig untadelige Schärfe ohne Wenn und Aber. 300mm bei 36 MP: Blende 5,6: Einigermaßen scharf über das ganze Bild bei etwas vermindertem Kontrast. Das kann in der Bildverarbeitung ausgeglichen werden. Bei 18 MP gute Schärfe überall. Blende 8: Schon ordentliche Schärfe überall, bei 18 MP wirklich gut. Blende 11: Kontrastleistung ist besser, Schärfe ist ok. aber nicht hervorragend, dafür recht gleichmäßig. Bei 18 MP tadllose Schärfe überall. Makroleistung: Ich habe bei 180mm und 300mm Makroaufnahmen durchgeführt. Bei 18 MP ist die Leistung ganz gut, bei 36 MP nicht so recht befriedigend, und zwar selbst bei Blende 11. Der Kontrast ist auch nicht sonderlich hoch mehr. Die Auflösung kann auf keinen Fall mit einem wirklichen Makroobjektiv mithalten. Bei kleinen Bildformaten (12 MP) sind die Makroaufnahmen allerdings bereits sehr ansprechend. Bei offener Blende führen kräftige Lichtreflexe auf metallischen Gegenständen zu auffälligen Überstrahlungen. Diese gehen bei Abblendung auf Blende 8 aber so stark zurück, dass sie nicht mehr stören. Chromatische Abberationen (Farbsäume) sind teilweise vorhanden, können aber bei der Bildbearbeitung vollständig entfernt werden. Die beschriebenen Randunschärfen sind wahrscheinlich auf sphärische Abberationen zurückzuführen. Diese können fast ganz mit dem Programm PICCURE+ beseitigt werden. Dann sind die Endergebnisse fast so gut, als wären sie mit einem Hochleistungszoom aufgenommen. Fazit: Da dieses Objektiv gewiss nicht für DSLRs mit 36 MP oder mehr berechnet worden ist, kann ich nur den Hut ziehen vor dieser guten Leistung. Die Sache mit dem Frontfokus passiert auch bei original Nikon- oder teueren Sigma-Objekiven. Das kann vom Anwender selbst gut korrigiert werden, und da braucht man kein weiteres Wort drüber zu verlieren. Vorausgesetzt, man richtet sich den Fokus gut ein, dann hat man ein gutes Zoomobjektiv, dessen Leistung keinen Vergleich scheuen muss. Es hat keinen Stabilisator, weswegen nur mit kurzen Verschlußzeiten aus der Hand fotografiert werden kann. Wenn man sehr gute Resultate anstrebt, benutzt man ein Stativ und blendet auf 8 oder 11 ab. Dann bekommt man Bilder, deren Güte - zumindest was das menschliche Auge erfassen kann - denen von Hochleistungszooms für 1000 oder 2000 € nicht viel nachsteht. Und das gilt für Kameras mit 36 MP! Haben Sie eine Kamera mit weniger MP, dann ist die Bildgüte wegen der geringeren möglichen Bildgröße noch viel besser. Wer nicht viel Geld ausgeben kann oder will, der kann also mit diesem billigen Objektv trotzdem sehr gute Resultate erhalten - wenn er sich an die Einschränkungen hält, die ich bei meinem Versuch aufgezeigt habe. Abschließend noch die Bemerkung, dass ich 25 Jahre Berufsfotograf war, bevor ich mich der Informatik zugewandt habe. Daher verfüge ich über etwas Erfahrung mit Fotoequipment aller Art und den physikalischen Problemen, mit denen man in der Fotografie dauernd konfrontiert wird.

Pros: 1. Cheap than other lenses in same segment 2. worth its price 3. Nice image quality than other (I also tested sigma 70-300 of my friend and found this lens have good image quality) 4. It will compress background so well, that you won't believe that its aperture is 5.6f. And it gives bloody awesome portraits 5. Macro mode works well (180-300mm), not like actual micro lenses but better than normal Cons: 1. Too much chromatic aberration, which is disappointing. 2. Long distance images have low contras issue but, it is expected when you are using telephoto lens 3. You will surely miss "VR (Vibration reduction)" when shooting long distance object, But again you have to pay 20k more for that 4. Lens find it difficult to "auto-focus" on small object when compared to 18-55 kit lens. Plus auto focusing on 300mm is too much battery consuming 5. Some time it looks like clarity is compromised in low light. But I think I shouldn’t talk about clarity as I’m using D5100 :) But if you are tight on budget this is a best lens. Go with it you will never regret. Note: I have tried it with Nikon D5100 and Nikon D7000

I should start off by saying, I am a beginner photographer using a Nixon D3200. I've only used one other lens in my life, the one it came with, which is why I figured I better get a better one for distance shots. I'm not looking to be a professional, I really just enjoy the outdoors and want to be able to take pictures of birds & wildlife. I mostly bought this lens to use for photographing birds. 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 have been searching for a 70-300 lens that will be compatible with my old Nikon camera (AF-S). This lens is great, and no difference from the Nikor branded lenses. And as a bonus, it was a super quick delivery - something unexpected considering I live in rural Victoria.