Tamron Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro AF Lens

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Pros

  • Easily interchangeable (16)
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (12)
  • Durable (11)
  • Consistent output (9)
  • Well built / quality construction (9)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Easy to clean (4)
  • Rugged (4)
  • Fast focus (2)
  • Affordable (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (9)
  • Slow focus (9)
  • Blurry focus (4)
  • Lens creep (2)
  • Hard to clean (1)
  • I don't have a not like (1)
  • Stiff zoom ring (1)

Best Uses

  • General purpose (17)
  • Wildlife (14)
  • Sports/action (9)
  • Portraits (4)
  • Special effects (4)
  • Night photography (3)
  • Back-up (2)
  • Landscapes (2)
  • Candid photography (1)
  • Daylight usage (1)
 
 
 

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A lightweight compact telephoto macro zoom with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.9. Excellent background blur to highlight the main subject in protraiture. Subjects as close as 4.9' can be shot at all focal lengths. LD (Low Dispersion) glass is incorporated with the lens resulting in clear sharp images free of chromatic aberration.

Specification Description
Model AF276C-700, AF276C700
UPC 725211627012
Fits Camera Made By Canon
Lens Type Zoom
Select Film Specific Lenses
Select Lens Style Telephoto Zooms
Select Mount Canon

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Last update: Sep 29, 2009

Tamron Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro AF Lens Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
What you pay is what you get

"I bought this lens about one year ago, and I'm very pleased with it. It has a nice depth of field, sharp contrast on medium range distances, but a slow focus mechanism. At this price, I cannot complain...." Read Full Review »

Apr 15, 2008 by Catalin Oprea

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
You get what you pay for

"This lens sometimes amazes me with the way I can catch a great photo. That is a very rare moment. I took pictures of a night shuttle launch and they were pretty good. One of every 600 photos is up to good standard quality. You are better off getting a lens with your brand camera. Save your money and buy a new one or just get a used one because it will most likely be better than this lens. The photos aren't ..." Read Full Review »

Nov 15, 2008 by Photo Queen

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro AF Lens Review

What you pay is what you get

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Best on tripod
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • Lens Creep
  • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

  • Macro and portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"I bought this lens about one year ago, and I'm very pleased with it. It has a nice depth of field, sharp contrast on medium range distances, but a slow focus mechanism. At this price, I cannot complain. "

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Bee and the wild teasel
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 15 2008
Catalin Oprea
B, Romania
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $129.00
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro AF Lens Review

Nice lens for the money

★★★★☆
4.0

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    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Wildlife
 

"I've been using this lens pretty happily for almost a year now and my only complaint is that it's heavy. I get great shots from far away, so flora and fauna can be captured close up even though I'm not. "

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  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 8 2007
kzack
Menlo Park, CA
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $129.00
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro AF Lens Review

Awesome lens! It takes the cake!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Ld glass
  • Lightweight
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
  • Special Effects
  • Sports/Action
  • More »
 

"I shoot with a three 35mm slr bodies, and 1 dslr body,along with 6 lenses, 3 flash units, a flash bracket, all sorts of diffusion accessories, and flash cables, this lens fits into many of my frequently shot photography categories. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 23 2008
Pee Wee @ G.A.P.
Columbia, TN
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  • Professional
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Price: $129.00
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro AF Lens Review

Made the right choice

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Wildlife
 

"I am very satisfied with the ease of mounting lens and use. Close ups and zoom shots are great. Been using it almost everyday since I bought it in late August. Very good buy for its price. "

  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 29 2009
Caezar
Edison, New Jersey
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $129.00
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron Zoom Telephoto AF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD Macro AF Lens Review

Excellent lens.....

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Rugged
  • More »

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Back-Up
  • General Use
  • Night Photography
  • Portraits
  • Special Effects
  • More »
 

"Bought this lens from a friend when I wore out my Canon USM lens. (He had only used it twice since he bought it) I have had the lens over a year and have used it as my main lens for model photography. Within a year I have shot over 90, 000 images with it and and is still kicking. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 24 2008
Photoego
NYC and Ohio
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  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $129.00
 
 
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