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Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC (Vibration Compensation) Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras | 
 enlarge | Brand: Tamron
Category: Photography
List Price: $949.95
Buy New: $599.00
You Save: $350.95 (37%)
New (2) from $599.00
Rating:  28 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Focal Length: 300
Minimum Focal Length: 28
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 5.7 x 4.8
MPN: AF020C-700
Model: AF020C-700
UPC: 725211020011
EAN: 0725211020011
ASIN: B000V6ON8I
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | State of the Art Vibration Compensation Mechanism (VC) reduces blurred images induced by camera movement | | • | Remarkably Compact at less than 4" long and weighing only 19.4oz. | | • | Revolutionary MFD of 19.3 throughout entire zoom range yeilding a 1:3 Macro Magnification Ratio | | • | Unique Zoom Lock Mechanism for Enhanced Portability | | • | Flower-shaped Lens Hood and 6 Year Warranty are included, accepts 67mm filters. |
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Product Description
Camera shake can ruin your photos, particularly at telephoto or in low light. Tamron's state-of-the-art Vibration Compensation mechanism incorporated into the award winning 28-300mm zoom gives you blur-free hand-held images for incredible results. Macro Magnification Ratio - 1 - 3 at f=300mm, MFD=0.49m Filter Diameter - 67mm Flower-shaped Lens hood Diameter 3.06 x Length 3.9 (78 x 99mm) Weight - 555 grams (19.4 ounces)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Monster bang for the buck! August 23, 2008
D. Verley (Oregon)
After I received it in the mail I went straight to a wedding to click off a few photos. It out performed my other Tamron ten-fold. The only downfall I've run into with this lens is some minor lens creep if you're not paying attention but that's easy enough to prevent. I'm incredibly impressed with this lens. More bang for the buck than anything else in this price range. VC works well!! Much needed if you have shakey hands like me. To get a better lens you'd have to go with pro lenses.
Tamron good range 300 mm lens for Nikon August 17, 2008
JMG Photo (Pembroke Pines, FL United States)
The Tamron AF 28-300mm with vibration compensation is a great lens for the price. I have used it with a Nikon D60 and D200 and works nicely with both.
 a little heavy...but, August 17, 2008
dragon one
it's a little heavier than i would like, but it does a fine job as a "one size fits all". i have no problem with the lens shifting when shooting straight up or straight down.Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC (Vibration Compensation) Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
 disappointing product August 4, 2008
D. Hannan (Brooklyn, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been an avid photographer for around a year now, and have acquired some pretty outstanding quality lenses (Sigma 10-20mm 1:4-5.6, Nikon 50mm 1:1.8D, Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF, Nikon 18-200mm 1:3.5-5.6 G ED, and Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG) which give superlative quality and perform exceptionally well.
I'd been eyeing a larger zoom lens for some time, and after reading many reviews about the Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD VC, I decided to drop the $600. It arrived on Friday of last week, and so I had the weekend to take it for a test drive on my trusty D80.
On Sunday I visited the Bronx Zoo - what better way to test out the zoom capability (polar bears, tigers, etc), together with its macro function (butterfly garden, amphibian area) - boy, was it a let down.
Almost every image was disappointing - no real tack-sharpness I'd expected - my Nikon 18-200 gives me pin point sharpness, and the lens is fast too. This Tamron lens produced nothing but either soft focused images, or the images just lacked any oomph. The zoom took forever too - and it was noisy.
I'm returning it today for a full refund, and I think I'll be giving Tamron a wide birth in future - I'll stick to the better quality Nikon and Sigma lenses.
(my returning the product has nothing to do with the seller, J&R - I have bought all of my other lenses through J&R and have received stellar service through this firm - outstanding company)
Great and versitile lens with only a few flaws July 18, 2008
J. Lee (Chicago, IL USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have this lens on my Nikon D80. Was going to get the Nikon 18-200 but the image quality on that lens is disappointing. The Tamron 28-300VC has proved to be extremely versatile. I took it to the zoo and it was perfect! The VC is very loud and clunky sounding. It'll take some getting used to but it's not so bad. Panning is nice because it doesn't have the delay you get form the Nikon 70-300VR.
As for build quality, it's a tamron so it's plastic. There is tons of lens creep after the first few weeks but there is a little latch to hold the lens at 28mm (I need to use it or else it'll creep). It's also a reasonable macro lens as well.
My only real gripe is with the autofocus. It is SLOW. If you shoot a Nikon AF-S, you will think this is slow. The initial focus is pretty close but then it takes a bunch of baby steps to lock onto the final focus. When I'm indoors shooting f4.5 or below, it takes about 1-2 seconds to focus. When it's even darker, sometimes 4-6 seconds! I know i'm pushing the lens but my kit lenses could do much better. You can read more about the slow focusing ability of the new Tamrons with micromotors online.
I would recommend this lens but gave it 4/5 stars instead of 5 because of the slow autofocus. Otherwise, given the price, quality, versatility and weight, it'd definitely be a 5.
Thanks.
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