Introducing their 60th anniversary model: Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Zoom Lens

Unparalleled optical performance in a fast and steady telephoto zoom: In the pursuit to achieve the most outstanding image resolution in the 70-300mm class, Tamron‘s Anniversary lens – the SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) – utilizes an advanced optical design that features an LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element made from specialized materials that prevent chromatic aberration. As a result, the SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) boasts sharper contrast and greater descriptive performance than all others in its class.

In addition, it is the first Tamron lens sporting a USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), Tamron‘s very own ultrasonic auto-focus drive mechanism. This USD mechanism delivers fast focusing, making it a perfect telephoto zoom choice for photographing sports, racing, or other fast-moving subjects.

The lens also boasts Tamron‘s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization to assist in hand-held photography, not only at long focal length ranges where blurring is common, but also under low-lit conditions, dramatically enhancing photographic freedom.

This combination of best in class image resolution, Ultrasonic Silent Drive and Vibration Compensation is a new achievement of Tamron technology, culminating in the production of a premium 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens.

Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD Zoom Lens

Specifications

Model

   A005

Lens Construction (Groups/Elements)

   12/17

Angle of View

   34°21′-8°15′

Diaphragm Blade Number

   9

Minimum Aperture

   F/32-45

Minimum Focus Distance

   1.5m (59.05 in)

Macro Magnification Ratio

   1:4 (at f = 300mm: MFD 1.5m)

Filter Diameter

   ø62

Weight

   765g * (26.98 oz)

Length *

   142.7mm † (5.61 in)

Full Length **

   151.1mm †(5.9 in)

Diameter

   81.5mm (3.21 in)

Accessory

   Flower shaped Lens hood

Mount

   Canon
   Nikon
   Sony

* Length means the size from the head of the barrel to the flange of the mount.
** Full Length means the size from the head of the barrel to the end of the lens.
† Length and weight values given are for the Nikon mount. Specifications, appearance, functionality, etc., may be changed without prior notice.
†† The Sony mount does not include the VC image stabilization functionality, as the body of Sony digital SLR cameras include image stabilization functionality.

3 Comments

  1. richard l coy - August 26, 2010

    nice lens, now what are your thots on the Tamron 2.8 28-75mm

    Reply
    • Diana Eftaiha - August 28, 2010

      well if youre really interested in that let me know. ill right an in depth post about it =)

      Reply
  2. cuparman suwarman - September 2, 2010

    yes its good lens i use it 70-300 f4.5 makro,fantasttic

    Reply

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