Tamron SP AF 70-300mm 4-5.6 Di USD A-mount lens review by gmanmi
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sharpness: 4.5 color: 4 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 4 overall: 4.1 | tested on:
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ownership: | I used to own this lens |
compared to: | Tamron 75-300 |
price paid: | USD 450 new |
positive: | Very Sharp Good contrast and Color Silent Motor |
negative: | AF Issues Good value for money |
comment: | I had the Tamron 70-300 SP for 2 years. It was a good first long zoom for sports and bird shots. But eventually started having major AF issues. Lens would hunt and refuse to lock focus. Sold this lens recently. |
rating summary

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