Comments about Tamron Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD 1:2 Auto Focus Macro Zoom Lens with Hood for Nikon AF D, 6 Year USA Warranty:

Let me first say this review is based strictly on the lens being reviewed. I admit I'd rather have a faster focusing lens with a wider f stop range, however this lens is perfect for the price tag.

I've used this lens to shot wildlife, landscapes, indoor shots, and my kids' sporting events. The slow focus has been a tad annoying in some situations, however I simply flipped the switch to manual - problem solved.

Low light pictures have required some work in Photoshop which is no problem, since I'm used to and more often than not do work in Photoshop on nearly all my pictures.

Add this lens to your collection if you need an affordable wide focal length lens.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD 1:2 Auto Focus Macro Zoom Lens with Hood for Nikon AF D, 6 Year USA Warranty:

I bought a copy of this lens 6 months ago and very happy with it, i bought it for the macro capability is not a true macro 1:1, but it gets the job done, i do a lot of flowers and landscape photography, this lens is slow in focusing and some times searches in my nikon D90, but again is a cheap lens that can produce great results, is a bit on the heavy side but that is expected for the type of lens, and is lighter than similar zoom lenses, also contrast is soft on the 300 mm range, nothing that can't be fix with photo software, i have used it for portratis and candids on a sunny day, with great resullts, remember this is a cheap lens and slow, with great quality optics, if you whant this lens for indoor photo and sports, it might not performe good or at all, for that you need a 2.8 or better, thats why the high prices of the oder lenses, this lens needs a lot of light to work good so its ideal for outdoors photos. it is worth the price, needs a little bit of getting use to, but i am happy with it.
Remember more light, the faster the shutter, more light is achived with a 2.8 or better, so this lens is not 2.8 or better so is not fast enough for indoor sports, hope this helps.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD 1:2 Auto Focus Macro Zoom Lens with Hood for Nikon AF D, 6 Year USA Warranty:

Great lens for the price it is a little slow focusing in low light but it takes great pictures the macro works great

Comments about Tamron Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD 1:2 Auto Focus Macro Zoom Lens with Hood for Nikon AF D, 6 Year USA Warranty:

I bought this for it's macro capability and it does the job. For the price it's not a bad lens.