Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5,6 Di VC USD, Canon EF

Canon EF, full size
Currently out of stock

Product details

The SP70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD represents a new Tamron milestone in the development of telephoto lenses. This lens uses the USD (ultrasonic silent drive) motor developed by Tamron for the first time.
In addition, the highly effective image stabilizer VC (Vibration Compensation) has been integrated, which allows longer exposure times for up to 4 f-stops. With its sensational optical performance, the Super Performance High Performance Zoom appeals to a wide range of photo enthusiasts and represents a new generation of lenses that also fully meets the challenges of 24 megapixel full-frame sensors in terms of resolution and illumination of the image field. Only two letters - but what a breakthrough in the results. SP stands for Super Performance, the high-performance class from Tamron. Objectives which our engineers were able to design freely and worked uncompromisingly up to the optimum performance characteristics in each case. Take your camera to new frontiers - give it super performance. The tried-and-tested Tamron VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilizer ensures sharp and shake-free images in this lens. This means that the lens can be used perfectly even with hand-held shots or in low light conditions.The optical design of this lens uses a high performance XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) element made of special glass materials with an extremely low color dispersion index. This indicates the ability of the glass to break down a beam of light into its spectral colors. The dispersion properties are even lower than with standard LD lenses and correspond approximately to the value of fluorites. The XLD lens in combination with the L D element provides the highest contrast and brilliance. This effectively prevents chromatic aberration, which is problematic in telephotography, and ensures the highest sharpness even at the edges. The result is a lens that effectively compensates for color aberrations and axial magnification errors throughout the zoom range, ensuring the highest resolution and brilliance of your images. The Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) is Tamron's latest generation of autofocus motors. Thanks to advanced motor technology and newly developed software, the USD provides a fast, accurate and virtually silent photography experience. There is hardly a better option for fast and dynamic subjects such as those found in sports photography, fast vehicles or nature photography.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
full size
Weight
765 g
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Lens type
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF
Focal length
70 - 300 mm
Documents
Item number
261661

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
06.A005C
Release date
3.8.2010

Colour

Colour group
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
1.50 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Canon EF
Max. Aperture
Min. aperture
32 
Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Focal length
70 - 300 mm
Sensor compatibility
full size
Number of diaphragm blades
9 x
Filter thread
62 mm
Number of lenses
17
Number of lens groups
12
Lens equipment
Fixed front lens
Image stabilisation
Internal focusing
Metal bayonet
Zoom function
Optical zoom
4.30 x
Focus type
Autofocus
Manual focus
Image stabilisation method
Optical

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Dust hood
Lens cap
Lens hood

Product dimensions

Weight
765 g
Length
142.70 mm
Diameter
81.50 mm

Package dimensions

Length
21.90 cm
Width
14 cm
Height
14.50 cm
Weight
1.14 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 8.Panasonic
  • 9.7artisans
  • 10.Tamron
  • 11.Viltrox
  • 11.Voigtländer

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Nikon
  • 4.Sony
  • 6.Samyang
  • 7.Tamron
  • 8.Canon

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.Panasonic
  • 8.TTArtisan
  • 9.Tamron
  • 9.Viltrox
  • 11.7artisans
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingGood76/100
Stiftung WarentestTelezooms - mit langen BrennweitenReleaseJuly 2017

Die beiden 70-300-Millimeter-Zooms von Canon und Tamron kosten 525 beziehungsweise 310 Euro. Das Canon löst etwas höher auf und zeigt weniger Gegenlichtreflexe als das Tamron.

Good73/100
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Color FotoSingle testReleaseJune 2013

Insgesamt ist das Objektiv wohl ein guter Kompromiss, denn gemessen am Preis macht das Objektiv seinen Job recht solide und zuverlässig. Lediglich im Telebereich zeigt es deutliche Schwächen, was aber nicht heißt, dass das Objektiv schlecht sei.