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What is your opinion on this lens

PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 5:57 pm
by Tina_B
I want a new lens that has a bit more zoom than the 18-55 lens that came on the D40. Don't want to spend a ton of money. Tamron AF70-300 I think I will go and look at one at the camera shop sometime in the next couple of days. Anyone have one? Any Opinions?
Tina B

Re: What is your opinion on this lens

PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 6:33 pm
by Joe_Kostoss
Tina, I have one for my D40 and use it quite often. For the price it is a very good lens. I have taken many images with the lens and have been quite pleased.
Some examples are:
http://www.prestophoto.com/photos/image/1309957/19834
http://www.prestophoto.com/photos/image/1306820/19834
http://www.prestophoto.com/photos/image/1280582/19834
I have owned Tamron lenses before and all have been very reliable.

Re: What is your opinion on this lens

PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:21 pm
by Tina_B
Thanks for your imput on this lens. Your photos are great!
Tina B

Re: What is your opinion on this lens

PostPosted: Tue Apr 06, 2010 9:28 pm
by chas3stix
If I may chime in??? The 70mm to 300mm is a very versatile lens to use. Mine happens to be of the Sigma label but the zoom range is the same. If a lens company made bad lenses, they wouldn't be in business for very long.
Chas

Re: What is your opinion on this lens

PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:08 am
by Tina_B
Thank you Chas
I am so insecure about buying things and making the wrong choice. I value the advice from all of my friends here and need that little extra support before I make a purchase. It is raining here today so it may just be a good day to go to the camera store and look for lenses. :thanks:
Tina B

Re: What is your opinion on this lens

PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 8:06 am
by geoff_chalcraft
I have the Tamron 70-300 as well and I think it's great value for money..... some people will say it's inferior to some other models with the same or similar zoom ranges, but they're comparing it with some very expensive lenses, costing five times more.
I find it sharp and, with the in-camera shake reduction of my Pentax is great.... but you need a camera with that or you're limited to tripod use in less than perfect light.

Re: What is your opinion on this lens

PostPosted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:03 am
by jlwilm
Not a Nokon Guy, but a comment that applies is universal.

A general rule for hand held is that the shutter speed should be twice your lens (zoomed) setting. So if you are zoomed out to 300 you need 1/600th or better shutter speed. This usually translates to a wide open lens and or a high ISO to get there - which can have a negative impact on depth of field and image quality.

Image stabilization can improve on this significantly and if you want to see the difference, it can best be experienced by looking at something with IS on, then off - at max zoom range.

So, using a tripod will definitely resolve the issue and there are many who practice 100% tripod shooting, but this isn't my style.