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Shopper : Will this len work on a D7200 nikon DSLR?ANDREW R : Yes, should work with most Nikon DSLRs
Shopper : What warranty does it have?ANDREW R : What's in the box: Tamron SP AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Lens for Nikon Refurbished Front Lens Cap Rear Lens Cap Flower Shaped Hood 90 Day Warranty
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?THOMAS C : NEED ITJOHN H, IV L : Replacement for a lens I loveLESLIE A : My wife just gave me a new Nikon Z6 camera for my 77 b-Day, so I wanted a new lens for all around use for it. I have two other Nikon DSLR cameras as well as many other lenses. I do primarily Nature & Walk around photography as an enthusiast.WILLIAM S : I have this lens for my D5300 and love it, and the price was excellent. Not to mention in was refirbed by Tamron.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2021-08-28T15:37:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Proved itself worthy - great value for the money

I own many different lenses. I bought this to be my general go around lens. I decided to take this out on a difficult photo shoot to test it out even though I have my go to lenses. Again just wanted a general go around lens. This lens proved itself worthy. I am very please with the lens. It will be going with me much more than I thought

Eugene T.

2021-08-19T16:53:22

Rated 5 out of 5

Tamron 70-300 f/4 Di VC USD Macro Telophoto Lens

Really nice lens for the price . Comes highly recommended by others .

Charles s.

2020-10-07T15:09:37

Rated 4 out of 5

Tamron 70-300mm Macro

Works very well, easily interchangeable, and affordable. Auto focus is kinda noisy.

Justin C.

2020-07-03T08:51:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Love It

Love it. It now stays on one of my camera bodies.

Richard R.

2020-01-29T07:39:10

Rated 5 out of 5

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Good lens to keep on back up camera

Rodney M.

2019-09-15T15:04:23

Rated 3 out of 5

Tamron Zoom Lens Review

Lens works well, but gets stuck returning to the normal position from macro mode.

Christian R.

2019-05-30T14:06:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for action shots!

I bought this to replace an older version of this lens, which didn’t have image stabilization (or vibration control, as Tamron calls it). What a difference it makes!! I got it just in time for shooting at a Spartan race event and had a blast with this lens. It focuses quickly and the pictures come out clear and track moving people well, even though I was hand-holding the entire time. It is a little noisy, but that doesn’t bother me. I used for some close up shots of a horse’s face/eye and the texture and detail was nice - it picked up individual hairs, veins and different elements of the eye. I’m looking forward to exploring Montana with it this summer!

Taci E.

2019-05-24T13:42:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Lens

Tamron has really upped their game. I have their 24-70 which is far superior to the Canon 24-105L and I've had the 70-300 for a month now and I am extremely pleased with its performance. The Vibration Compensation is truly superb. If you want to shoot off tripod most of the time, then the Canon 70-200 IS may be a better bet since it is F4 but the cost is MUCh higher. This lens does it all and you get the extra 100mm. What you get for your money is an incredible deal. 5 stars.

danny s.

2019-05-06T16:49:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing lens, great quality, can’t beat it for the price

I love this lens. It gives me the ability to take far away shots in high quality, or to get those close up (macro) beautifully. I would reccommend this lens to anyone who asked.

Samantha F.

2019-02-09T07:29:49

Rated 1 out of 5

I haven't received this product

Please, help me, I haven't received this product. What happen? I have three weeks waiting. I need answer

Alvaro E.

2018-10-02T15:16:31

Rated 1 out of 5

Doesn't achieve reasonable focus

I'm extremely dissapointed with this lens. Not sure if it was the one I received, considering all the brand and the high rating reviews it got. I know it's not a prime but still it should be able to have a reasonable focus and sharpness (yes, I know the trick for changing it to macro and back). Ther's no way I can get a picture decently focused, AF or manual. Considering getting into out-of-focus experimentation photos since can't use it otherwise.

Luis C.

2018-07-03T15:48:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Lens

Easy to operate and it takes great pictures!!

RONALD D.

2018-06-22T15:52:14

Rated 1 out of 5

Not sharp or quick

I use very expensive powerful nikon lenses for both nature/wildlife and various in studio and outdoor portraits, thought I would try this. It does not focus quickly, goes in and out of focus, and is definitely not sharp... I use nikon 70-300 have two lenses and they are amazing! Have 3 cameras so thought this might be a good fit, NOPE, I'm returning it

LISA F.

2018-04-24T13:08:44

Rated 4 out of 5

A value for money lens that works well enough with my Pentax Full Frame.

Lens is adequate for most uses. It’s reasonably sharp and any distortion can be corrected in post processing. It’s exceptionaly good value for money.

JEFFREY C.

2018-03-29T04:57:39

Rated 5 out of 5

It's great.

I love my new lens. I took some great pictures on vacation. It was very easy to change out too. Very easy to use too.

Michele K.

2018-03-22T11:56:57

Rated 3 out of 5

Good lens for the $

Without stabilization it's tough to get anything long and sharp with the slightest wind. Other than that, it's a great deal for it's capability.

Austin B.

2018-01-31T10:43:46

Rated 5 out of 5

happy as all get out

love it ,just used it for super moon shots ,worked great

DENNIS S.

2018-01-04T04:00:54

Rated 4 out of 5

You get a good lens for the money.

A good walk around lens. Don't expect super sharp images because you get what you pay for, but it's a decent lens.Write your review here. It must be at least 10 characters long. Consider whether you would recommend this product and what you like or dislike about it.

Thomas L.

2017-12-18T08:19:36

Rated 5 out of 5

tamron

the order arrived in a timely manner. The lens works just fine.

George H.

2017-10-17T21:17:53

Rated 4 out of 5

Great lens for the money

The lens is pretty nice, a little heavy and not the fastest focus ability. Otherwise, for the money, it's a pretty nice lens.

Cyndy T.

2017-06-27T11:35:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Well worth the price

The pictures I have taken with this lens are superb. Fast focus, great focal length.

Peter S.

2017-06-04T11:26:44

Rated 4 out of 5

Bang for the buck

Takes great pics, a little stiff out of the box for manual focus.

JAMES C.

2017-05-04T09:22:25

Rated 3 out of 5

it would be close to perfect for me as a hobbyist

If it had vibration reduction, it would be close to perfect for me as a hobbyist.

James M.

2017-05-04T08:54:51

Rated 4 out of 5

What a steal

Do not be scared off by the price and think, cheap lens. Totally not the case. I have been using this lens until my new Tamron 70-200mm gets in for shooting high school softball games. By no means is it as fast as Tamron 70-200mm but with the price difference it better be. With that said I have had no issues shooting the games. I have still been able to get the action shots as well as all the home runs on burst mode. All my pictures have been sharp and in focus. Shooting at 1600 iso to eliminate the shadows and keep my shutter fast the lens still produces great low noise pictures. I would have given 5 stars but I have not used it for any macro shots yet but if it performs like it has so far I am sure the shots will be awesome and again all for $. Even after my Tamron 70-200mm comes in I will not take this lens out of my bag for shooting sports.

ROBERT K.

2017-01-21T08:32:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great versatile lens

I had owned a film Nikon back in the 90s, and for that camera I had owned a Tamron telephoto. So this time around, getting a digital Nikon, I wanted another Tamron. And I was not disappointed. It actually fills the bill as my regular lens for shooting portrait and close-up shots. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

DAN B.

2016-12-28T12:43:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Wish it would have come with case

Nice lense exactly what i wanted

mark m.

2016-12-28T03:01:46

Rated 3 out of 5

Okay lens for a while.

Bought for Pentax K1. This lens is a decent value, but you get what you pay for. Focus IQ isn't great. Hunts a bit and will go through the whole range to find the focus. The "macro" is decent, but is only 1:2 on a full frame. The focus is a little soft. I eventually went with the 55-300 DA WR from Pentax. Crop lens, but it's 440mm effective, weather sealed, sharper, and reasonably compact for under ($). Your images will only be around 18 MP with the crop, but I'd rather have 18 MP sharp than 36 MP slightly blurry.

Mark E.

2016-10-28T05:09:25

Rated 4 out of 5

Great zoom lens buy

The Tamron 70-300 is a versatile well constructed lens and is especially valued for its macro function. Purchased at ADORAMA for a great price with a useful kit, it is great for outdoor photo of sports, wildlife. This lens is constructed very tight but works smoothly. Focus is a bit louder than my oem lens. Care needs to be taken in mount / dismount not to twist the focus ring as it will drive the focus motor possibly causing damage. Great 6 year warranty.

DWIGHT J.

2016-07-20T11:58:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome lens for the offered price

Awesome lens for the offered price. Great for kids close ups. I damaged my original Pentax lens and was looking for a comparable lens. Tamron offers the best results at best price.

AMIR S.

2016-07-20T09:03:51

Rated 3 out of 5

Usable But Not Professional Quality

When zoomed out to a longer focus length, this lens requires a monopod or tripod. The copy I have has recorded some fine MACRO images but the images I have gotten at 300 mm have been either blurry or soft. It is a fine lens for specific jobs, but I cannot recommend it or an all-purpose lens. I have not tried it for sports, but for what I do, it has limited functionality. It is worth the price of the lens, if one cannot afford a nicer lens, but my recommendation is that, if possible, one saves up and buys a nicer lens for that zoom range.

Tim B.

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Tamron 70-300mm Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Tamron

  • MPN

    AFA005NII-700

  • Lens Series

    Tamron Di

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Standard to Telephoto Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Nikon

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    N/A

  • Closest Focus Distance

    37.4" (.95 m)

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    Yes

  • Focal Length

    70-300mm

  • Angle Of View

    34 - 8 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/32 - 45

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/4-5.6

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.25x

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    62mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    17 Elements / 12 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9

  • Dimensions

    3.2 x 5.6" (81.28 x 142.2mm)

  • Weight

    27.0oz / 765.4g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    VC

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

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About Tamron 70-300mm

FEATURED REVIEWS

Outstanding Value

By Boogaloo

The tech talk is interesting, but where the rubber meets the road this is a very good performing, satisfying telephoto mounted on my Rebel XT and 40D. In an unsophisticated test on a friend's 50D, image quality did not seem to improve suggesting a resolve up to about 10MP. I have taken 10-thousand horse show action racing photos with sweet results from overcast to bright sunny days. The action is quick with constant zoom in/out to frame upwards of 20 shots in a 20 second race. Zoom is still...

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I would buy this product again

By The S.

This is the best camera I have ever owned. It takes outstanding pictures, even in automatic mode. I couldn't ask for anything better. [...]

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 isthe first Tamron lens sporting a USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), Tamron's very own 27.0 oz. ultrasonic auto-focus drive mechanism.

This USD mechanism delivers fast mechanism 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 handheld 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.

Compatible with Nikon DSLR cameras.

Tamron 70-300mm Features

  • Best-in-Class Optical Performance
  • High resolution thru use of XLD glass
  • New USD (Ultra Silent Drive) motor for fast and quiet AF
  • VC anti-shake mechanism for steady shooting
  • SP class specifications
  • Dual format Di design for use on fullframe and smaller sensor cameras
  • 109-465mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras