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Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

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SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD

  • 70-300mm
  • f/4.0
  • Telephoto Zoom
  • Stabilized
  • Min focus 1.5 m

Quick answer

The Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.0 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD specifications

Brand
Tamron
Mount
Sony A
Focal length
70-300mm
Maximum aperture
f/4.0
Lens type
Telephoto Zoom
Image stabilization
Yes
Autofocus motor
USD
Minimum focus distance
1.5 m
Filter thread
62 mm

Specification source: wikidata.org

What can you shoot with the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD?

At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

  • Everyday and street photography
  • Natural-perspective portraits
  • Documentary and travel work
  • Portraits with a flattering perspective
  • Events and weddings

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor Crop Equivalent Horizontal FOV Diagonal FOV
Full frame 1.0x 70–300mm 6.9–28.8° 8.2–34.3°
APS-C 1.5x 105–450mm 4.6–19.5° 5.5–23.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD?

It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–19.5° horizontal and 5.5–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD fit?

Any Sony A-mount camera, including Sony A100, Sony A200, Sony A230, Sony A290, and Sony A300 and 24 more.

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