Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron Feb 2017
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Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

This is a full-frame zoom lens for Canon EF, covering 70-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6. Released in 2017, it weighs 765 g and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits portrait photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for full frame cameras. This short-to-super-telephoto zoom lens features a f/4-5.6 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, street, events, sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 17 elements / 12 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/4-5.6
Aperture
70–300mm
Focal
765 g
Weight
Feb 2017
Released
Tamron site

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Good for portrait
Street Events Sports Wildlife
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
70-300 mm
Maximum aperture
f/4-5.6
Minimum aperture
f/32
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
17 elements / 12 groups
Minimum focusing distance
1.5 m (59.06 inches)
Filter size
62 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF, Nikon F
Dimensions
82.2 x 142.7 mm
Weight
765 g (26.98 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Portrait, Street, Events, Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 37% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Tamron SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
'RAGGED VICTORIANS'
01 'RAGGED VICTORIANS' by tonyfletcher
'RAGGED VICTORIANS'
02 'RAGGED VICTORIANS' by tonyfletcher
'RAGGED VICTORIANS'
03 'RAGGED VICTORIANS' by tonyfletcher
Hazy moon at dusk
04 Hazy moon at dusk by nigelkell
'MARY-ANN' - 'RAGGED VICTORIANS'
05 'MARY-ANN' - 'RAGGED VICTORIANS' by tonyfletcher
'RAGGED VICTORIANS'
06 'RAGGED VICTORIANS' by tonyfletcher
ND7_35821
07 ND7_35821 by N-Yousif
Gathering
08 Gathering by nigelkell
The two towers
09 The two towers by nigelkell
仰け反り
10 仰け反り by CHI338rMk-II
かまってちゃん
11 かまってちゃん by CHI338rMk-II
Water hyacinth
12 Water hyacinth by CHI338rMk-II
CER Cargo Group 610-104 TransMontana
13 CER Cargo Group 610-104 TransMontana by Bene Marcell
ND7_30071
14 ND7_30071 by N-Yousif
ND7_31431
15 ND7_31431 by N-Yousif
ND7_29531
16 ND7_29531 by N-Yousif
Water lily
17 Water lily by CHI338rMk-II
Train Hungary 400-064 & 400-167: The colourful Aseas
18 Train Hungary 400-064 & 400-167: The colourful Aseas by Bene Marcell
Pêche du Grèbe Huppé
19 Pêche du Grèbe Huppé by daniellavandier
Chaffinch - Just waiting for her turn on the feeders.
20 Chaffinch - Just waiting for her turn on the feeders. by Fred Chance
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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