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

reviewer#11579 date: Jan-3-2014
sharpness: 4.5
color: 4
build: 4
distortion: 1
flare control: 1
overall: 2.9
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:Sony 75-300
price paid:3200 SEK (new)
positive:Quiet autofocus
Sharpness
Build quality
Focus-peaking compatible
5-year warranty
Price value
negative:Heavy
No AF limiter
comment:I use it on my A77 without any issues.

A great lense and probably one of the top performers in it's pricerange. Solid build quality but also heavy.


rating summary

lens image
  • total reviews: 55
  • sharpness: 4.50
  • color: 4.38
  • build: 4.35
  • distortion: 4.62
  • flare control: 4.53
  • overall: 4.47
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