Tamron 70-300mm Review f/4-5.6 Absolutely Awesome! Best in Class!

[@genegustafson715]

Upgraded to 750 and still use this on my 750. While everyone seems possessed by the 70-200, the 70-300 is possibly the most overlooked, underrated lens on the market! If you haven’t pulled the trigger on this lens yet, just DO IT!!

[@anilgriffy]

How do I make it stable on my hands at larger zoom. Picture seems to get blurred

[@genegustafson715]

@@anilgriffy the image stablization switch may be off. Check that. The I S on Tamron is the best on the market.

[@anilgriffy]

@@genegustafson715 Sorry, I think I have the older Tamron lens which also has macro feature.

[@genegustafson715]

@@anilgriffy Bummer, now you need to buy another one🤣, or trade. The macro sounds intriguing tho.

[@anilgriffy]

@@genegustafson715 Hello no. Not buying another lens. Will use a tripod. Although that severely limits the use case. I do street photography, so a tripod would be out of the question. At 70 mm hopefully it won't be that terrible. Macro is not an actual macro but 1:2. You get what you pay for I guess. Got it at 100$

[@xXMEOWSLYXx]

he looks like a preset Tony hawk character

[@DollaBill313]

Morley Turner This comment had me dying laughing hahaha

[@edhogan651]

I have owned this lens for a few years now and absolutely love it. As a person with diminishing eye sight I like to use it for reading distant sign posts when visiting foreign cities and looking at long shots for shooting a photo

[@genegustafson715]

I bought my Tamron 70 - 300mm about a year and a half ago ( bought a used one for backup.....don't ask ) for my D7100 based on this review. It is everything you say and a "bag of chips". Keep up the honest and thorough reviews. Your credibility is beyond so many others based on content. Tamron's quality and support led to my purchase of their 75mm lens. Nikon and Canon need to play catch up big time.

[@cllnsnmrtn1]

Many thanks for an excellent video! I also like your sense of humour.

[@fbekker1838]

Enjoyed this video. Very informative (and fun)

[@bexserver]

Someone that says Nikon instead of Nykon, you sir get a thumbs up!

[@cryptohunt2552]

Just got my Tamron 70-300mm today. Looking forward to testing it out this weekend.

[@mmadmic]

I've a few Tamron lenses and their quality-price is often very good.

[@etx007blue2]

I got this lens instead of the Nikon 70-200mm f/4 VR b/c of your review, and I couldn't be happier. The extra range, smaller size/weight, not to mention at 1/5 of the price (I got mine for $250). The sharpness is nearly indistinguishable between the two. I use the lens occasionally for tele landscape. Thanks a lot !

[@PeopleCanFly23]

Hi, a great review of a great lens. What good 2x extender would you recommend that would go with Canon 70D and this lens? Thank you.

[@xy4516]

I have a quick question: is this lens also good for shooting very close shots? I noticed the review focused more on long range shots... I love long range shots, but I also love real close ups, where an object or person is very close and in focus (with a out of focus background). I'm very new to photography so I don't fully understand how a 70-300mm range would work with close ups. Please let me know, thanks!

[@arnonart]

I couldn't agree more. Since 1998 when I became a semi pro I used 2.8 tele lenses. And yes, I had the canon legendary 70-200 2.8 IS.last years figured out that due to my age, the wight is becoming unbearable. I went for the Tamron 70-300 and found a second hand "good as new" with a receipt for 180€. I find it extremely good lens and VR is simply second to none. I didn't see any quality compromise. Since I bought it I used the2.8 lens only once. That says it all...

[@smoguattube]

i have one of these - I really love it.

[@gregoryaparker]

I was more impressed with you taking pictures in downtown Fayetteville than the actual use of the lense. I'm thinking about getting the same lense for my Nikon d3200.

[@jamesprichard1647]

Great video Corey

[@albertr915]

great video cory. good to see you back doing videos. looking forward to see more videos from you.

[@Faymusmedia]

Thanks buddy!

[@yongfood4142]

nice video. it really helped me to see where you stood and what object to photographed.

[@VinnieCamilleriMusic]

I'm looking at getting this lens as a gift and the macro version keeps coming up in search results which is a quarter of the price, I know it doesn't have the stabilization like the telephoto, any pointers please?

[@stanimal8]

I have this lens in Canon EF mount. Works very well on both APS-C (70D) & full frame (R6 & R5 Mk II) cameras. Fairly compact (although the lens hood is fairly big), focus quickly, excellent IS, and very sharp throughout with just a little lost of contrast near 300mm, easily recoverable in post. Very happy with the lens.

[@murugan1960]

nobody can explain such a patience which make me to understand easily about this lens thanks a lot

[@risingstarvilla]

Just bought one, this is the best walk about lens on the planet and really light, travelling in Europe... 2 x 5Ds my 28-70mm 2.8 L and this, every situation is covered.

[@axepete]

THE best reviewer of camera's and photography equipment on KZbin ... by a mile - zero waffling and obvious sincerity - thanks bro x

[@waleedseyadi9412]

Thanks for the review. Is this lens auto focus system fast enough to shoot with Canon 7D Markii? Also which lens you recommend either canon 70-300 or this one?

[@cheny8923]

how does this compare to the Nikon 70-300 VR?

[@sergiootarola]

hi, I had the opportunity to test it side by side on an old D90 and really the VC is from another planet. Image quality wise, they are very similar, same as for AF speed. I guess the two things that this lens has better over the Nikon are the price tag and the VC.

[@sergiootarola]

hi, I had the opportunity to test it side by side on an old D90 and really the VC is from another planet. Image quality wise, they are very similar, same as for AF speed. I guess the two things that this lens has better over the Nikon are the price tag and the VC.

[@Sc0pee]

The new AF-P blows this one out of the water from what I read.

[@yaseenchaudhary815]

I think this is not good for portraits.. and for full pic blur

[@mike1637]

Very cool review.. Thanks for taking the time to pass along the info

[@Yoon_Kingmc]

Thanks for your video. Now I know what to buy for my Nikon.

[@joeprete7424]

Does this lens still hold up today in 2024?

[@Slovan.nie.kolaborant]

Because off your review i bought it 7?years ago...now in 2023 i think it was good choice...I use it more often than my 70-200L Canon(not stabilized). Video I just watched again, as a nostalgy. Thx for good review years ago, and sorry for my bad english right now 😉

[@nqobizizwesibanda8200]

Thanks for your review , I have jst ordered the lens .

[@Faymusmedia]

Glad I could help

[@MichaelRenardson]

how does this lens compare to the nikon f4.5-5.6 70-300 vr?

[@BadshaFarhad]

Hi, Thanks for your awesome video. Which one I should choose nikon 70-300mm or tamron 70-300 both are almost close with their feature. Please suggest.

[@iggynor5007]

Wouldn't it be better to compare it to the Nikon AF-S 70-30mm?

[@juanalvarado7794]

Lol yes that makes perfect sense

[@martispajarskas]

Great review, and your assistant is gorgeous! :)) I'm missing this tamron vs nikon 70-300 vr review, never seen one.

[@kazhilly]

I just bought this lens for my wife to use on her New D7500, this video is very promising, Thanks!!!

[@rubenpuente3495]

Just bought one online and can't wait to use it once I get it. Love the reviews it has gotten so far.

[@jazzman1626]

@5:27, If you search Google images for "Fayetteville :1941 Shorpy". The first photo at top left, shows a view from inside with a man standing against the right side of the arch behind you. I knew I'd seen an old photo of it somewhere before. Just thought you'd find it interesting.

[@Stingray2201]

Thank you for this video. I did buy this lens and it works great, wonderful purchase. I use it on my Nikon D5300. Just got back from a week vacation on the lake. I kept this lens on my camera then entire week, did not even take out my old standby, Nikkor 28-105mm F3.5-5.6. I agree the VC is incredible,

[@tipptoggy]

I've just found one second hand and I'm buying it. I have the Tamron 70-200 2.8, which is great but you need arms lile Arnie to carry it around. Great to hear the Nikon not Nykon name too. (When the Nikon brand was first introduced to the USA market, for example their S-2 in 1955 it was marketed as a high quality alternative to the Ziess Icon, hence the ad-men called it a Nykon to rhyme with the Icon, and it's stuck ever since in America. In UK/Ireland it was call Nikon, Ni being an abreviation of Nippon, Nikon when translated just means Japan Optical).

[@MrSoundSeeker]

I just bought it. Mainly because of your review. Still discovering the lens. Tank you :)

[@ahurtig3719]

Just ordered this lens for my Nikon d7100. Thanks for the great video. Quite informative!

[@doer6002]

Thank you for the video. Please can you tell me whether I can use this lens for my Sony a6000 with an adapter?

[@hayleyagora2655]

Very useful video Cory, thank you. I used to have a Tamron macro zoom a few years back, sadly used it to death. This one looks great, had been looking at the Canon 70-300mm, huge price difference!

[@Weredawg]

Been using a Nikon D40 with its kit lens forever and I'm finally gonna get this lens. I'm so excited. Can finally take better bird and wildlife photos without being so close to them that I scare them away. Excellent review. I'm sold.

[@mahzil]

can i use this with my canon m3 mirrorless + adaptor?

[@Faymusmedia]

yes you can! some features may not work

[@LynnKao_SimplyDiamond]

thank you so much for the great review! Do you also like this lens for taking videos?

[@boomcon]

... hello , nice vid , how many Tamron 70-300 models (versions) out there ?, (for Canon mainly) - searches seem confusing ( or maybe it's me) ... also I suppose the older version does not have VC - what is your opinion about that lens ? ... thank you

[@akitakutya]

Hello Great video. Quick enough for sport photography?

[@SaraCanducci]

Loved the video as always...just a little info...I'll be in NYC in september so I was wondering where you shot this episode because I’d like to visit it! Thanks

[@Faymusmedia]

Thanks Sara! We Filmed in Midtown by the MSG. Its gorgeous there.

[@SaraCanducci]

Faymusmedia Thank you soooo much!

[@StromtrooperV2]

Is it still good lens to buy? I have just ordered nikon d3300 as my first dslr( I wanted to buy p900, but its not dslr, its superzoom) , and with d3300 I get 18-55mm

[@andreasschmidt5185]

Thank you for your video. It's very informative and honest. I was looking at this lens for d750. Or the 70-200 2.8. I dm not a pro so I agree why blow the extra 1500 😊

[@vikku77]

Great video. How does it compare to the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G VR?

[@charlottelynn6095]

trying to shoot the super moon? had help with setting but tested a day before and got reflection so double moon and out of focus blur on orginal subject? got a tip? really dont want to miss this. thanks , great channel too

[@christos226]

Thank You so much for doing a review on this, I am looking to buy this soon

[@ajojoe5316]

Enjoyed the video, thanks. How do you think this lens will perform in late-afternoon, early evening conditions for baseball? Many of the games I have to shoot are played in twilight conditions. ... I have a 70-200, but it lacks the range I want for outfield shots and this lens seems like a viable alternative for a reasonable price (if it can shoot fast-moving objects in modest light). Opinions?

[@lauren-ru6tw]

When I bought my new Nikon camera, this came included, along with a 18-55mm lens. I must say, I'm very impressed! Very good video also.

[@bohussaain]

Hi, why you wouldn't recommend it for low light conditions?

[@kb35682]

Hey Corey! Great videos! I'm convinced that I want this Tamron 70-300 f/4-5.6 Di VC. I have no DSLR now and I'm thinking about the Nikon D5500. The musts are swivel screen and built in WIFI and want to stay under $800 for the DSLR. I would consider other Nikons and Canon. Any suggestions? I didn't understand the 62-77 step up part. Will this lens go on the Nikon D5500? Thank you!

[@MartinBlass]

Very nice review. I have actually just ordered this lens...

[@brentjones571]

Great vid, its great see you back, ive just ordered the tamron after seeing your review on it saying its excellent.thanks corey.

[@steve_nomad]

very nice review man! i was between this lence and Nikon's 70-300 but after this video you convence me to buy the Tamron Lence! :) Thank's a lot for this awesome review again!

[@AlejandroGarciaJr]

Great review! I just purchased mine and I am eager to use it!

[@1992MrMads]

Great review. Will this work with my Canon 600D?

[@stevenking9987]

Hello! I went to Tamron website and i saw only (Model A005)SP70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD so is it any different between af mode and Model A17(af mode) ??

[@bharanidharan8415]

Dude.. you rock man.... such an intense blizful info.. TQ.. am gonna get one

[@RajKarma]

great Corey i love your enthusiasm...keep up the awesome videos. PS. Your assistant is cute

[@Faymusmedia]

LOL Thanks Raj!

[@marcobowroad]

hello, i am considering to buy this lens or the new 70 300 afp ed vr nikon F. Did you already test the nikon lens? wich is the sharpest? thank you

[@autofocusross9820]

Hi and thanks for your informative reviews. Shot in real time as you make them, it helps greatly to appreciate the handling. On this particular lens, I had the Nikkor 55-300 which was a mistake, it was a consumer lens and beyond 200mm was problematic, vr wasnt so hot, sharpness the same. I was looking for 70-300 probably the Nikkor, when I found your review, and that of Matt Grainger, and both of these real time review / tests were consistent, in that the VC on this lens is something else entirely. Thank you so much for saving me hundreds of pounds (in the UK) as I have modified my plans and ordered one of these Tamron SP 70-300 VC for my Nikon. I should get it in a day or so, and cannot wait to try some shots around our local harbour and pier. Brilliant, keep the style of these reviews the same! seeing how these go, when out in the field is far more useful than a cold, desk oriented, white coat analysis kind of review, as long as you back it up with images and some testing as you do, you're now my go-to site for checking out before I buy a thing!

[@Supermason3000]

I have just literally purchased the Tamron Autofocus 70-300mm Di LD Macro Zoom Lens with Built in Motor (Model A17NII) for my Nikon D3300. Is this a great lens for my camera? looking to take vacation photo's.

[@rajyash1]

lover your review...!! its just tooo awsmeee... plz can u tell me does it work with NIKON D5200?

[@autofocusross9820]

It works FANTASTICALLY on my D5200, yes, its brilliant, just like the review!

[@rajyash1]

Oh..!! really thank you so much dear... really wanted to conform that it works or not... Thankyou So much...!!!

[@kj-marslander]

This video made me buy this lens. I love it so much. Although, with the D7000, you do have to fine tune the AF.

[@abhilawvlogs]

I too purchased this lens for Canon after watching this video and the results are satisfactory

[@doraemonjapan5216]

It is lens is compatible with the Canon 80d? And is it worthy to upgrade on thr A030 model? Thanks 👍

[@sebastianberrios7391]

Hi Faymusmedia!! thanks for yours videos. I have a question; what do think about "AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED"? wich is better? or wich offers better performance? I thinking buy one of these, but it's very difficult to decide which. Thank you very much. Regards from Chile.

[@fechetealex7512]

Agree with you. It offers a very good quality of pictures

[@UldisZalcmanis]

Hi, I'm looking for a telephoto lens for Canon M50 to shoot my son's football matches on a budget (I'm not a pro, just a father who wants a bit of a quality). I'd mostly shoot outdoors while quite in a distance and mostly video. I have an adopter so I can use full-frame lenses. Would this be a lens you'd suggest? Pricewise it looks totally cool. Thanks.

[@subroto1961]

Do I really need this lens to shoot within a city? I'm getting good results with 18-105 and a 50mm in my compact city. I needed a review on such lens off roads

[@donyjoe1]

It's a wonderful video. I got this lens yesterday, and your video makes me love more and more to my new gear. Thanks bro ! Say hello from Indonesia.

[@jig9657]

I just got the Tamron lens and zoom ring has a little movement or wiggle around the zoom barrel is this normal ? Can wiggle it forward and back towards the body and around the zoom barrel

[@Faymusmedia]

Small amount of movement is normal yes. Over time the movement will get a little more noticeable but nothing to worry about.

[@ktdesign2521]

Hi, is it suitable for portraits in a studio and outdoor?

[@Haggis305]

Have you been able to try on the FTZ adapter on a Nikon mirrorless camera

[@striderwhiston9897]

Quality difference between this and the Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm?

[@danielastello89]

Have you done a review on the tamron 70-200 2.8 g2?

[@carstennielsen5700]

It`s a great lens, I use it on my Canon 7d / Canon 70d. Great work..

[@eagle1effi]

Me too. Excellent for the prize

[@addicknchips1]

Top review. Already have the tamron 24-70 f2.8 and may well add this to the kit bag. Subbed.

[@elkawash]

Thank you for this wonderful review. I would like to know whether it is sharper than the Nikon 70-300 G ED VR at a focal length of 300mm. Cheers

[@sid1348]

Hey bro how much would u rate this lens while using at Night or Indoor shot? I knw at day it is awesome but what abt night?

[@ionutvlad]

Nice video! And Tamron seems to be a very good lens. What body did you use?

[@Faymusmedia]

In this video D800E

[@charruaporelmundo]

Thanks for the extensive on. Field review, I will order this one in order to adapt it in Sony a7rii , I read it miss some af function but the camera focus near as fast and an Fe lens , let's see :).

[@KeeliesOldLife]

I just this lens, and I am honestly really confused because it works fantastic as a telephoto and long distance lens, however I am trying to utilize the macro mode that it offers and I cannot get any type of focus to occur. Is there a way to fix this?

[@caribeno188]

Hi guy ! I am in the market of a 70-200 range lens. do u recommend the tamron one?

[@shimjoWilson]

great video.. really helpful mate.. is it compatible with Sony alpha dslr?

[@Minew]

It is!

[@laurentius1986]

I like your hair dude! Great review!

[@helenadams9162]

Di you have a video on the macro side of it please.

[@bigeck24]

+helen adams I don't think this is the macro version of the lens

[@baljindersinghsidhu3959]

Is it compatible with my Nikon D5100?

[@Faymusmedia]

Yes

[@dipayansr]

Are you using manual focus or u r using Nikon body? because every time it focuses the background instead of you!

[@syncrovanCos]

Can I use this , on EOS M , and will offer me manual zooming ?

[@danielastello89]

Would this be good for portraits?

[@psy7821]

Great review, for the next review, try to compare the tamron 70-200 2.8 usd vs that nikon monster :) best regards

[@colinr7670]

Would that lens be compatible with my 700d ....

[@randar3]

I've not heard great things about this lens but I don't have enough money to drop on a 70-200mm. Then one of these came up at £25, I thought how bad can it be? I'm glad to some people have good opinions about it.

[@LolekBezBolkaShow]

Are you sure you're not referring to the macro version of a similar lens from Tamron? The one from the video is actually really good on a full frame body. The macro version on the other hand has very mixed opinions.

[@DavidGriffis]

I got one of these lenses. Refocused on it's own after a second. Too bad because the pictures looked nice and clear. Had to return it. I have a Nikon 70-300 vr so that will have to do for now.