Is There A High Quality Telephoto Lens For Sony on a Budget? My Tamron 70-300mm Review

I used this lens on my Sony a7R IV in Sedona, AZ. See my thoughts and photos in this review!
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[@SuchetB]

This is one of my favourite lenses ever - The images captured are beautiful - I've used it from everything to wildlife to portraits to wedding and action photography. A beautiful review.

[@ErwinSprezzatura]

Your reviews are always so peaceful.

[@ForrestWest]

I love this lens! This is my favorite hiking and nature lens for my Sony A7iv. So lightweight and enjoyable to use with great image quality! I think it's a great companion to the 200-600mm with just the right amount of focal lengths overlap.

[@daveperrin9408]

Thank you for your thoughts on this Len's. I've been a photographer for 49 years way before stabilization on lenses and I find this Len's to work great with my Sony camera. It's nice to see people share their thoughts on gear that help others to make a decision on if the gear will be for them. So thank you for sharing. Much appreciated. All the best from the UK. Great video.

[@ujjwalbelwariar5689]

Really good and informative video. Love the way you speak. It's natural, and you don't sound like a salesperson trying too hard!

[@Albertoabrian]

Just bought it and use it for my content. Surprisingly, the quality beyond my expectations, with my A6700, the landscapes are fantastic

[@pipeaudivisual8444]

What a wonderful hike and beautiful views! :) Thank you for the information, pretty much agree with you at every aspect to considering what lens bring when you are going for a hike or even for a "purposeful trip" better to have a little less quality than no having the shot because of heavy/bulky lenses that may not fit in your bagpack.

[@carltanner9065]

Always well thought out and comprehensive. Great review. Merry Xmas, Leigh, and to Raymond too :D Have a Happy New Year!!!

[@Amos_Adventures]

thank you! your review was very useful to me and it helped me decide about this lens!

[@valebliz]

This becomes 105 to 450 on my a7c ii setting in crop mode and I still get decent 16mp images, tbh I love it.

[@Danparis1]

Very glad i came across this video thank you! I’ll be using the link provided to purchase this lens :)

[@creator.exchange]

I got this lens last week and love it! I don't have IBIS in my a6300 but it's not a big deal so far. Focusing at 300mm is wobbly but I'm getting some nice shots. I'm looking forward to getting some architecture, animal and moon shots. I've to taken some moon shots but I need practice but I'm getting there! I was thinking to get the Sony 70-300 but it was still $400 more on sale and I couldn't justify the cost just for IBIS. Overall, the Tamron is fun and takes some amazing shots. Love it!

[@francissosingindyrcworldga8936]

Great fair review! I'm subbed now. Keep up the good work!

[@frankfountain7680]

Leigh, Thank you so much for another excellent video. How would you compare the Tamron 70-300 to the Sony 70-350 on an A7RIV?

[@Kunal0915]

I have to give this lens a go. It's a steal on the used market.

[@dustinbaconflipper]

I borrowed a buddies 70-300mm (Tamron) and used it for some street action. Unfortunately, I had to return it to them. Fortunately, one was ordered from BestBuy and should be arriving anytime this week.

[@erikwerner8755]

Great video and review. And very nicely presented ✌️✌️

[@richardpcrowe]

I shoot with both full frame (A7iii) and a crop sensor (A6600) cameras and use the Sony70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 on my A6600... Only on the crop camera? Well. I always used my 100-400mm Canon lens on my crop sensor Canon 7Dii and never had a problem with the crop sensor. The 70-350mm lens is more expensive and I would have likely selected the Tamron if it had been available when I purchased the Sony 70-350mm. Since both the Tamron and the Sony lenses are rather slow, the OSS in my Sony lens is quite useful despite both cameras having IBIS.

[@RohannvanRensburg]

Thoughts on this vs. the 100-400? Great review by the way, you brought up some practical points I hadn't heard others bring up.

[@jansajfutdinow3924]

Nice Video! I wish all of you nice christmas and great photos!

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Thank you. You too!

[@EveKronen]

I own the Tamron 70-300mm My frustration when shooting wildlife or nature is how "far" must I be from the subject to get a nice shot? Headed to Denali National Park and other stops in Alaska in August. Hopefully whales and a bear or two on a photo safari. Also own the Sony 24-105mm which I have used in Yellowstone and other parks and great for landscape.

[@duonkaah]

Perhaps the sigma 100-400mm would be a better comparison instead of the 200-600. I'm wondering if the image stabilization and the extra range is worth the extra weight and money

[@RohannvanRensburg]

I still can't figure this out either. It honestly doesn't look like OS does all that much for what most people use it for, considering you have to be about 1/200+ for moving subjects anyway.

[@BuckeyeDrifters]

Hello. I just found your channel. We’re avid hiker/vloggers. We use a Canon M50 and only have the kit lens and a Sigma 18mm. I really want a telephoto for this camera. Pardon my ignorance but I’m interested in the Tamron 70-300 that you’re reviewing. The quality/price point is good and the light weight is a bonus. Do you have a recommendation for this camera, and what about an adapter? Thank you kindly.

[@diegoramirez6165]

Hi, very usefull video thanks. I have a a7r2. Do you tkink that the sony 70 400 version I or II works fine hanhold or this lens maybe needs always a tripod or monopod?

[@andreawars]

Sedona always in my hearth 😍

[@whoisfishinpanda1572]

Would this lens be a good fit for softball photography as well as wildlife?

[@williamhundley6536]

Hi Leigh! Great video! I'm actually heading to Sedona and was considering purchasing a Sony a6300 and matching a telephoto lens for it as well. What would you recommend for an inexpensive zoom lens for Sedona? Thanks! - Will

[@creator.exchange]

Buy the a6500 or A6600. Both have image stabilization. The a6600 has a much better battery and doesn't overheat taking videos.

[@sijilo]

Happy Xmas ❄️

[@LeighAndRaymond]

Thank you. Merry Christmas to you!

[@thaddeevaldelievre895]

I'd love to see some E-mount copycats of the canon RF 600 f11 and 800 f11 lenses! I just received the nikon 200-500 f5.6 which you've reviewed quite a bit in the past from lensrentals for an upcoming trip, but boy oh boy is this thing heavy on my d3400! :-). It sure is nice though to have a 70-300 in the bag that's relatively easy to take with you- this 200-500 won't be quite as easy!

[@LeighAndRaymond]

When I first purchased the 200-500mm, it didn't even fit into most of my camera bags! :)

[@edc641]

Wonder how this compares to the 28-200 on the overlapping focal lengths? 🤔

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I have a review of that as well... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIW3mJJ6pNOqatU I was highly impressed with the clarity of both and I would be happy to put either in my camera bag.

[@edc641]

@@LeighAndRaymond I've actually seen it (at least twice 🙂)! But I'm having a really hard time deciding which one of the two to get. I already have the 28-75f2.8, that I'm very happy with, but the extra reach of the 28-200 could make it the perfect one lens to rule them all when on a 10+ day hike in Lapland. On the other hand the 70-300 would be a nice complement to the lens I already have 🤔 Desicions! Anyway, really like your reviews. Very informative. Merry Christmas!

[@RohannvanRensburg]

@@edc641 I'm sort of in the same boat but faster aperture for the portraits/candids I do on the side of landscapes mean I'm currently (likely) keeping my 28-75. The 28-200 is definitely a candidate for The One Lens.

[@curtw532]

I shoot Fife & Drum events in a field so I need to stand off about 100 feet or so which lens would you recommend?

[@robertdavis1255]

Great comments & interesting subject... I have the 'cheaper' lens & its OK for me as I am only learning about lenses & photography in general... thanks for sharing...

[@cesarm8811]

I am a Nikon user, so this lens doesn't help me. I like to see Tamron start developing lens for Nikon z camera. But great review....

[@sereginsfoto]

this tamron , is a parfocal lens?

[@f.iph7291]

the big lens for me is Wednesday though😌😁🤗

[@carmas54]

I’ll wait until they come out with a 70-200 like they did for Nikon great lens!!

[@edc641]

They already released a 70-180f2.8?

[@carmas54]

@@edc641 thanks I meant to say Sigma 70-200 F2.8. The Tamron is an excellent option. I'll wait (yes it might be a long wait) before I pull the trigger. Thx for bringing up the Tamron

[@idol031808]

Compare to Tammy 70-180?

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I have not used that lens yet but having used other current-generation Tamron lenses for Sony E mount, I would think the difference is largely preference in terms of range, aperture and budget.

[@JungleEddie]

I am large lens but my wallet is small lens. My needs are 5 times a year out for eagles and I recently found out about an otter location. So far I have had no otter encounters. I shoot Fuji so I am ever hopeful that 3rd party lenses will happen.

[@LeighAndRaymond]

I’ve heard that from a lot of people! I do love the Fuji 100-400mm though. :)

[@JungleEddie]

@@LeighAndRaymond I'd love it too if your buying. ;-)

[@JungleEddie]

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[@irutgers]

I have a Sigma 100-400 C lens... looks to be about the same size as the Tamron and easier to walk about with than the big Sony lens...

[@edc641]

Are you happy with your Sigma? I wish it wasn't twice as heavy as the Tamron, and almost twice the price. But I guess you get what you pay for. It seems to be a very nice lens, with more reach than the Tamron and stabilization.

[@irutgers]

I love the Sigma lenses (I own a few, mostly for my Nikon but a 24-70mm Art for my Sony). I’m looking forward to native Z-mount. Yes they are heavy, but I like the weight

[@edc641]

@@irutgers Sigma have done some amazing stuff. Only time I care about weight (and space) is when I'm going on a multi day hike in the mountains. I own a Sigma lens myself. Love it. I might get that 100-400 one day. Would be nice for both landscape and some wildlife shooting 👍

[@CC-gt3ro]

I bought it but it takes time to be delivered..

[@nathanmolver2633]

Is this a bad fit for the cropped sensor sonys?

[@creator.exchange]

No this is a great fit and the focal length is 450mm because it's on a crop sensor. I love mine.

[@Skye_the_toller]

How is it compare to the 24-200 z Nikon?

[@thevijayraj34]

Scarlett Johansson lite😁

[@Mike_M_Smith]

I offend take a telephoto on vacation. Its a change from a 35 or 50.

[@andressamsing5970]

Thanks you for taking about photography and not video.

[@amigoharsha69o69]

Less is more....

[@veronicafemina9372]

No, you do not get high quality on a budget ! Your head liner are click bait.