Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD 1:2 Macro Lens for Sony w/ Hood

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD 1:2 Macro Lens for Sony w/ Hood

It’s never been easier to capture great action shots-Tamron's lightweight and compact telephoto zoom offers the pleasures of 300mm ultra-telephoto ideal for sports, nature wildlife and candid portraits. The maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 enables close-up shots of flowers, insects, and more that normally require the use of a specially designed macro lens. It’s the perfect 2nd lens for kit owners.
_{*Like an 85-450mm on a small sensor DSLR when converted to 35mm format.}

A compact, lightweight telephoto zoom featuring high image quality for both digital SLRs and 35mm film cameras

Tamron has redesigned its lightweight, compact AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens that already had a great reputation for being easy to use. The result? A Di series lens that now goes equally well with digital SLRs and 35mm film cameras. This flexible lens delivers digital photography up to a super-telephoto 465mm equivalent.* Use it to zoom in ultra close, even for action shots of moving subjects such as sports participants or children running and playing.
_{* When converted to 35mm film format.}

True macro photography with a magnification ratio of 1:2

Just flip the macro switch between the focal lengths of 180mm and 300mm, and you can enjoy true macro photography with a telephoto effect giving a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2. The minimum focus distance is 1.5m from the subject in normal shooting ranges (Max. Mag. Ratio 1:3.9), but when you flip the macro switch, you can get as close as 95cm. And an added bonus— the nine-blade circular diaphragm provides beautiful soft-focus imagery for a professional result. Showcase all your photographic talent with close-up shots of small flowers and insects in parks or in the wild, or any other beautiful small object you discover.




300mm (Equivalent to 465mm)
Exposure: F/9.5 Auto ISO100
MFD: 0.95m (Max. Mag. Ratio: 1:2)*
_{* Switching to macro mode.}

Optical design meets digital camera performance characteristics

Tamron’s “Internal Surface Coatings”* and new multiple-layer coating technology on ordinary elements reduce ghosting and flare that happens due to reflections that can occur when light enters the lens as well as reflections caused by the imager itself. The strictest quality control standards were also applied to increase resolution performance and prevent flare due to aberrations, resulting in a telephoto zoom lens ideal for photography with digital SLR cameras. This is one lens you can use with confidence.
_{* Multi-layer coatings on cemented surfaces of plural elements}


70mm (Equivalent to 109mm)
Exposure: Aperture Fully Opened Auto ISO400



300mm (Equivalent to 465mm)
Exposure: Aperture Fully Opened Auto ISO400


Taken with a 35mm format camera


70mm


300mm



Taken with an APS-C sized digital camera


70mm (Equivalent to 109mm)


300mm (Equivalent to 465mm)