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Good value in this updated design.
The new Di lenses from Tamron are designed to work well with digital cameras, although those with the Di will work for 35mm as well (Di-II only work with smaller, APS-C chip size digital cameras).This is an improvement on the fine 70-300 LD (Low Dispersion glass) design.The major improvements in this lens are in the coatings, to help reduce any color bias, and minimize reflections.Additionally, lens manufacturers are doing more inside the barrels to reduce reflections.
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Features

• Canon SLR AF mount; telephoto zoom lens
• Internal focusing and low dispersion
• 200 to 500 mm focal length
• f/5-6.3 maximum aperture
• Digitally integrated design

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Wonderful new lens from Tamron
This new lens, part of the Di (designed for digital) initiative from Tamron is very well built - light and balances well in hand.
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Features

• Minimum focus of 59 inches
• Rotational zooming
• Angle of view of33-8 degrees
• Lightweight
• Mounts to Canon, Minolta, Nikon-D, and Pentax cameras

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Great for the price!
A wonderful beginners lens to practice telephoto skills, especially for the price!I bought it to take photos in Yellowstone National Park, and it never failed me when I wanted to zoom in on animals and landscape features!
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Initial thoughts on the Tamron 90mm
I've only had this for a handful of hours so far, but I already have some thoughts to share.
As Good As It Gets

Inexpensive, Though Excellent Alternative to 105mm f2.8 Micro Nikkor
Much to its credit Tamron has produced one of the best medium telephoto (90mm to 105mm) macro lenses for years of which this SP autofocus 90mm f2.8 DI 1:1 macro lens is no exception. It is optimized to perform best with Nikon's digital SLRs, but will also work well with its film SLRs too. I've read several excellent reports on the internet and photography magazines testifying to its superb contrast and resolution at virtually every aperture. However, I agree with a previous reviewer that the lens has too much of a plastic feel to it, and seems less rugged than the 105mm f2.8 Micro Nikkor. However, if you are on a budget and your photography doesn't include substantial usage in the field, then perhaps this lens could be a viable alternative to the more expensive Micro Nikkor. ... Read more

Features

• World's smallest and lightest 28-300mm lens (June 2004)
• 28-300mm focal length
• f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture
• XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass
• Multipurpose lens for Nikon 35mm film and digital SLRs; macro to telephoto ranges

Reviews (5)

Great when only one lens makes sense
Got this lens for my wife along with a Nikon D-50 just prior to a 2 week trip to Africa.Initial impressions were that the lens was very lightweight and compact and gave an amazingly full range of wide-angle to zoom capability.On the plus side, this lense stayed on my wife's camera all the time and she got some great shots that I missed while I was fumbling to change lenses.On the bad side, I swapped cameras with her one evening and found the lens to be less than great in low light (ie required long shutter times) at even modest zoom settings and even with ISO set up to 400 on the camera.I found that shutter speeds got so slow that I could not handhold the camera without blur from lens shake (1/30 or slower) while my other Nikon with the 70-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 was still taking good shots. Also, I found that on the digital camera with its 1.5x lens multiplier that the 28mm wide angle end of the lens was not wide enough for some of those vast African landscapes.
Glad I bought it !
Finally decided to buy this lens for my Canon 20D and after 1000 shots of all types I know I made the right choice for a lens I don't have to change all the time.
If you buy just one lens, this is it.
When I got my dslr, I did not get the "kit" lens.I wanted immediately to be able to take both macro and zoom shots, and I didn't have money for more than one good quality lens.So I researched and read reviews online and when I bought my new camera, I got the Tamron 28-300. I made a great choice.If you buy just one lens; this lens is it.
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Features

• Telezoom lens designed exclusively for Canon Digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers
• Nine-blade diaphragm construction for natural out-of-focus effect
• 37.4-inch minimum focusing distance for 3.5x macro capability over entire zoom range
• Low-dispersion lens elements reduces chromatic aberation for sharper images
• Lightwight and compact design weighing a mere 10.4-ounces

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Great companion to my standard18 to 55mm lens
I took the Tamron AF 55-200mm out for a test drive along with my (new to me) Cannon digital rebel (300D). I went for a few hours into the wine country of Northern California. The Tamron is a perfect companion if you already have the standard Canon EF-S 18-55 mm lens. The Tamron is 55 to 200mm, so it takes over where the cannon leaves off.
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Features

• LD glass for superb image quality
• Di technology meets digital SLR performance characteristics
• Includes front and rear lens cap and a lens case
• Fast maximum aperture of f/2.8 at the wide angle end
• Maximum magnification -1 - 9.6

Reviews (4)

A very sharp lens with good contrast
On a 1.6x crop factor camera like the Canon 350D/20D, the effective area of this lens is equivalent to a 27-56mm lens on a old school film-based SLR camera.As I come from a background of extensive 50mm lens use, I find this to be my most common working range (and I have four other excellent lenses in my bag to choose from).
Superb optical quality and fast for an amazing price
This is about the same range of the Canon 17-40mm F/4L lens and offer equivalent and sometimes superior optical quality and it's F/2.8 at the wide end. The lens is super sharp and very contrasty, with fast auto-focusing and a good feel on the focusing ring. The best part is this fast and optical superb lens is about half of price of the Canon 17-40mm lens. A true steal. Can't say enough good things about it. I am posting some sample pictures to show how good the image quality is, too bad the image size can't be bigger because the sharpness from this lens is truly amazing.
Great Wide Angle Lens
I bought the Tamron 17-35 for my Canon 20D, to compliment the Tamron 28-75 XR DI which I liked a lot.
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Features

• 9 Groups, 13 Elements Lens Construction
• Rotation Type of Zooming
• 9 Diaphragm Blade Number
• F/32 Minimum Aperture
• 59 inch Minimum Focus Distance (1.5m) in normal setting, 37.4 inch (0.95m) in macro mode f=180mm-300mm range

Reviews (1)

Good value in this updated design.
The new Di lenses from Tamron are designed to work well with digital cameras, although those with the Di will work for 35mm as well (Di-II only work with smaller, APS-C chip size digital cameras).This is an improvement on the fine 70-300 LD (Low Dispersion glass) design.The major improvements in this lens are in the coatings, to help reduce any color bias, and minimize reflections.Additionally, lens manufacturers are doing more inside the barrels to reduce reflections.
Read more

Features

• LD glass for superb image quality
• Di technology meets digital SLR performance characteristics
• Angle of view -104 to 63 degrees
• Includes front and rear lens cap and a lens case
• Maximum magnification -1 - 9.6

Features

• Increases focal length from same camera position by 2x
• Powerful and creative options for your telephoto photography
• Fits easily between lens and camera body
• Includes carry case
• For use with Nikon Digital SLR cameras

Features

• Increases focal length from same camera position by 2x
• Superior performance for unsurpassed image quality and ease of use
• Fits easily between lens and camera body
• Includes carry case
• For use with Canon SLR cameras

Reviews (2)

Double your focal length
I realize now that I probably would have been fine with the non-PRO version of the teleconverter -- I'm not certain whether the differences between the PRO and standard actually justify the extra cost (unless you use Canon L lenses perhaps). But that is neither here nor there.
2x exrender
The lens is very good,however, no place in the ads did it mention that this lens was not intended for use with digital cameras. I discovered that the auto focus did not work at all well,but it was usable with manuel focus to some degree.I am somewhat disappointed.................Joe Ehrlich ... Read more

Features

• Soft out-of-focus backgrounds and superior optical performance
• Internal focusing system maintains overall length during focusing
• Two low-dispersion glass elements compensate for chromatic aberration
• Autofocus and manual focus one-touch switchover mechanism
• Digitally integrated design for Canon AF SLR cameras

Features

• Lens Construction: 4 groups/ 4 elements
• Coating Multiple layer
• Maximum Magnification 1.4 X the magnification ratio of original lens
• Length 0.7in. (18.8mm)
• Maximum Barrel Diameter ?2.6in. (66.5mm)

Features

• Covers 24mm real wide-angle through 135mm telephoto
• Internal focusing system maintains overall length during focusing
• Low-dispersion glass compensates for chromatic aberration
• Hybrid aspherical elements for compactness and image quality
• Mount compatible with Canon AF SLR cameras

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Excellent Wide Angle Macro Zoom!
Although this lens is a bit on the heavy side, it makes a great walk-around lens for everyday shooting and vacations. I shot a roll of Agfa Precisa 100 and the results were remarkable. Very accurate colors and excellent contrast. If you have to travel light, this is the lens to carry. If you plan on using it on a digital camera, it's still fairly wide at a film equivalent of 38 mm at the low end of the zoom. ... Read more

Features

• Telezoom lens designed exclusively for Nikon Digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers
• Nine-blade diaphragm construction for natural out-of-focus effect
• 37.4-inch minimum focusing distance for 3.5x macro capability over entire zoom range
• Low-dispersion lens elements reduces chromatic aberation for sharper images
• Lightwight and compact design weighing a mere 10.4-ounces

Features

• World's smallest and lightest 28-300mm lens (June 2004)
• 28-300mm focal length
• f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture
• XR (Extra Refractive Index) glass
• Multipurpose lens for Konica Minolta 35mm film and digital SLRs; macro to telephoto ranges

Features

• Increases focal length from same camera position by 1.4x
• Powerful and creative options for your telephoto photography
• Fits easily between lens and camera body
• Includes carry case
• For use with Canon EOS and IX APS cameras