TAMRON SP 70-300MM F4-5.6 DI VC USD FOR NIKON F MOUNT

By Mike Zawadzki, Technical Consultant

Tamron USA just announced their newest lens, the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DI VC for Nikon cameras.  Sony and Canon mounts will become available soon as well.  This should be a solid addition from Tamron and it has all of their best features such as Vibration Control and Ultrasonic Silent Drive.  I am sure Unique will be getting this lens soon.  It should be a legitimate competitor to the similar offerings from Canon, Nikon, and Sony.  The Sony model will not have VC as Sony Alpha series bodies have in-body stabilization. The price will be $449 and there is a $50 mail in rebate. Quite a good deal.  Here are some of the basics on the lens...

Specifications

Focal range: 70-300mm


Maximum aperture: F/4-5.6


Angle of view (diagonal): 34° 21'-8° 15'


Lens construction: 7 elements, 12 groups


Minimum focus distance: 59.1"


Maximum magnification ratio: 1:4 (at f = 300mm: MFD 1.5m)


Filter Thread: 62mm


Length: 5.6"


Diameter: 3.2"


Weight: 27.0 oz


Diaphragm blades: 9


Minimum aperture: F/32-45


Included accessories: Flower Shaped Lens Hood

Sample Images
(Images Courtesy of Tamron)

Links
 

Official Tamron Press Release

Interactive 3-D view of the lens!

Full Tamron Product Page