The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lenslens is a quality compact ultra tele zoom lens which covers the 70mm to 300mm telephoto range, with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 at the tele end.

This lens delivers ultimate handling ease and portability in the field due to its lightweight size and mechanical operation. Best suited for shooting outdoors to make full use of the real telephoto of 300mm as well as providing diversity in portraiture using the medium focal length ranges of 70mm to 135mm.

Di (Digitally Integrated Design) is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras.

Digitally Integrated is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras. By employing "Internal Surface Coatings" and multiple-layer coating technology on ordinary elements, ghosting and flare due to reflections that occur when light enters through the front element and reflections caused by the imagers themselves are reduced to the absolute minimum.

Flipping a macro switch in the focal length range of 180mm to 300mm allows entry into the macro range, for photography as close as 37.4" (95 cm) from the subject. In the macro range, one can take advantage of the telephoto effect and a maximum magnification ratio up to 1:2. In addition, since the focal length in the macro range spans from 180mm to 300mm, zooming can also be used to adjust composition.

LD glass elements reduce various aberrations while minimizing the fall-off of light at the corners.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. This seems way too god to be true? This is actually a macro lens?

A: It has a maximum magnification of 1:2 so half of a true Macro 1:1 lens.

Q: 2. Hi I am looking for 70 -300 lance VR for nikon D90 in 150- 190 $ range . Can u recommend the most optimized for outdoor and landscape purposes?

A: Unfortunately, there is no image stabilized option in your listed price range. The closest telephoto zoom lens to your price range that has image stabilization would be the Nikon AF-S DX VR Zoom-NIKKOR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G IF-ED Lens, B&H # NI5520045GAF.

Q: 3. Will this lens be compatable with my Nikon D60 camera?

A: The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF is compatible with the Nikon D60.

Q: 4. could you recommend which tamron 70-300 lens fits the Sony A6000 emount, or, which lens and which adapter is needed to fit this camera? Thanks!

A: This lens should work if you use the adapter. I have used the adapter on a a7 and nex7 and it works fine. You can then use any a mount lens.

Q: 5. Is it compatible with Nikon D5100?

A: Yes. This is a F Mount lens. Any F mount lens should work with the Nikon D5100

Q: 6. Will the autofocus work with the Nikon 3100?

A: Yes; as the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF has its own built-in autofocus motor, it is fully compatible for use with the Nikon D3100 DSLR camera.

Q: 7. is this a full frame lens?

A: The Tamron 70-300mm lens for Nikon is a full frame lens, yes.

Q: 8. will it support nikon d5300

A: Yes, the Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Autofocus lens is fully compatible with the Nikon D5300.

Q: 9. Does this lens have a stabilizer (VR)?

A: No, this lens does not.

Q: 10. The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Autofocus Lens for Nikon AF is compatible with the Nikon D90?

A: Yes it is. The Nikon D90 is compatible with any autofocus lenses made by Nikon or for the Nikon AF system by other manufacturers.