Tamron SP AF 70-300mm 4-5.6 Di USD A-mount lens review by Hotdog

Hotdog#10330 date: Jun-26-2012
sharpness: 5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 overall: 4.6	tested on: film camera: APS-C: 6MP; 10MP; 12MP; 14MP; 16MP; 20MP; 24MP full frame: 12MP; 24MP; 36MP; 42MP; 61MP
ownership:	I own this lens
compared to:	Tokina 80 400
price paid:	£275
positive:	Sharp Quick Permanent Manual Focus Nicely made Good Hood
negative:	Chunky No macro mode
comment:	This Tamron lens really is as good as the reviews say. It is quick, sharp, lacking in aberrations and has full time manual override. I'm very impressed. I have just tried it out at the Yeovilton Navy Air Day and had lots more keepers than I would have had with my old Tokina 80-400. I also used it at the Silverstone race circuit practising my panning skills and the quick focus made for great results. It is a good wildlife lens too and is even sharp enough for decent dragonfly and butterfly photographs. Rapidly becoming a favourite lens of mine. Unless you need more reach this lens is a no-brainer and a must have lens for Sony users. Excellent value too.