Tamron AF 100-300mm F5-6.3 A-mount lens review by Mike81

reviewer#4886 date: Feb-20-2009
sharpness: 4.5
color: 4
build: 4
distortion: 5
flare control: 4
overall: 4.3
tested on:
  • film camera:Film camera
  • APS-C: 6MP6 MP; 10MP10 MP; 12MP12 MP; 14MP14 MP; 16MP16 MP; 20MP20 MP; 24MP24 MP
  • full frame: 12MP12 MP; 24MP24 MP; 36MP36 MP; 42MP42 MP; 61MP61 MP
ownership:I own this lens
compared to:Minolta - AF 100-300 F4.5-5.6
price paid:75 EUR (used)
positive:colors
decent build
Image Quality pretty good at 200 mm
negative:zoom a bit stiff
comment:I was looking for a lens in this range. Wide open it is not too bad at 200mm. Sharp daylight lens and good lens for price.


Size: 10.0 MP
Camera: Sony A200
Lens: Tamron AF 100-300mm
ISO: 200
Focal length: 250 mm
Aperture: F/6.3
Exposure time: 1/2000 sec

 Tamron AF 100-300mm F5-6.3

Size: 10 MP
Camera: Sony A200
Lens: Tamron 100-300mm
ISO: 200
Focal length: 280 mm
Aperture: F/6.3
Exposure time: 1/2000 sec

 Tamron AF 100-300mm F5-6.3


rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 6
  • sharpness: 3.92
  • color: 3.67
  • build: 3.50
  • distortion: 3.83
  • flare control: 3.67
  • overall: 3.72
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