Tamron 70-300mm F4-5.6 SP AF Di VC USD Lens

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Tamron SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) high-resolution DSLR telephoto zoom lens

Tamron SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) high-resolution DSLR telephoto zoom lens

Description: Tamron SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD zoom lens

Meets the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras as well as film camerasThe Tamron SP 70-300mm VC Di USD zoom lens is available for the Nikon F mount. It mounts on both on APS-C and full-frame DSLRs, it's the very first Tamron lens to contain an USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) autofocus motor, delivering fast all-time override for manual focus, becoming a superb telephoto zoom choice for capturing fast-moving subjects such as sports and racing. The lens also Flaunts the exclusive Tamron Vibration Compensation (VC) image stabilizer for added assistance in handheld photography, and not only for long focal lengths when blurring is more common, but additionally when there are poor-lighting situations, by letting you create breathtaking photographic emancipation. This assemblage of Ultra Silent Drive, Vibration Compensation, and unsurpassed image resolution is a huge milestone for Tamron technology completed with the production of a first-rate 70-300mm lens.

In the mission to achieve the most outstanding image resolution within the 70-300mm class, this Tamron Anniversary lens - the AF SP 70-300mm VC Di USD uses a progressive optical mode which utilizes both Extra Low Dispersion ( XLD) and Low Dispersion (LD) lens elements made from unique materials that end chromatic aberration which results in sharper contrast and superior expressive accomplishment than the entire balance of its class.

Updated Review Nov 19, 2011

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 full-frame and smaller sensor cameras
    • 109-465mm equivalent focal length on APS-C cameras
    • Super Performance (SP) for Discriminating Shooters
    • Tamron SP (Super Performance) series is a line of ultra-high-performance
A Full-Time Manual Focus Makes Fine Tuning Easy
|Cleaner Crisper Images without Flare or Ghosting
Vibration Compensation (VC) Mechanism-f
Speed is Nothing if not Stable
Smooth manual focusing without having to fumble with a switch
Extra Low Dispersion (XLD) Lens
Full Frame Sensor for Ulitmate Versatility
APS-C Size Camera .
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