Review 2 of 12
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$60.00
from B&H Summary: I actually got the Kodak badged version of this Tamron lens. I tested it against a new Sigma 180mm F3.5 APO and the Sigma won but not by as much as you'd think when the Kodak/Tamron was stopped down. The Sigma's pretty sharp wide open @F3.5 and this lens' aperture is at F5.6 wide open near 210mm. Stop it down 2 stops and it's good. Strengths: Good quality photo taker at reasonable price. Light. Ideal for backpacking when combined w/a small wide angle. If you want light & inexpensive this is a good buy. I would use a tripod or a steady rest though because it is a slow lens. Weaknesses: Weak/light build quality-fragile if dropped, focus ring small and at front of lens, focus throw is too quick for manual focus in order to speed up its slow autofocus, searches a little, small f-stop opening makes for dim viewing even when shooting wide open when light levels are low. Should be fine in daylight conditions. Similar Products Used: Sigma 70-300mm APO, Nikkor 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 (makes a great macro w/6T and flash but I do not like it as a regular zoom lens), Tamron 70-210mm F3.8-4 (great build quality for the $-good quality glass that adapts w/different t-mounts). Customer Service: Not needed. I think B&H got a lot of these from Disneyland and marked them down for a quick sale. I guess I'd have to get the "Mouse" on the phone to get anything done if it ever did break down! Anyway it worked out well for me!
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