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August 26th 04, 03:33 AM
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Nikon 70-300 vs Tamron 28-300
I have the Nikon 70-300/4-5.6 ED and it is terrible at 300mm/5.6. So
I'm considering replacing two Nikon zooms for the Tamron XR. I guess it's now called the Tamron AF28-300mm/3.5-6.3 XR DI LD Aspherical IF MACRO lens. The magazines (especially PopPhoto) and other testers say the Tamron's a hit. But I've seen no photo comparisons between the two lenses. Is there such a comparison somewhere on the internet? Has anyone done a comparison and, if so, is the Tamron really that great? Thanks. 
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August 26th 04, 05:43 AM
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"bayydogg" wrote in message
om... I have the Nikon 70-300/4-5.6 ED and it is terrible at 300mm/5.6. So I'm considering replacing two Nikon zooms for the Tamron XR. I guess it's now called the Tamron AF28-300mm/3.5-6.3 XR DI LD Aspherical IF MACRO lens. The magazines (especially PopPhoto) and other testers say the Tamron's a hit. But I've seen no photo comparisons between the two lenses. Is there such a comparison somewhere on the internet? Has anyone done a comparison and, if so, is the Tamron really that great? Thanks. If you think the Nikon was bad at 300mm, just wait until you see the Tamron at the same focal length. Don't sell the Nikkor just yet... -- Skip Middleton http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com
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August 26th 04, 05:43 AM
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"bayydogg" wrote in message
om... I have the Nikon 70-300/4-5.6 ED and it is terrible at 300mm/5.6. So I'm considering replacing two Nikon zooms for the Tamron XR. I guess it's now called the Tamron AF28-300mm/3.5-6.3 XR DI LD Aspherical IF MACRO lens. The magazines (especially PopPhoto) and other testers say the Tamron's a hit. But I've seen no photo comparisons between the two lenses. Is there such a comparison somewhere on the internet? Has anyone done a comparison and, if so, is the Tamron really that great? Thanks. If you think the Nikon was bad at 300mm, just wait until you see the Tamron at the same focal length. Don't sell the Nikkor just yet... -- Skip Middleton http://www.shadowcatcherimagery.com
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August 26th 04, 08:26 PM
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Anyone who says the Tamron is a hit (for anything except being compact and
light) must truly have his head up his a**. The build quality alone is such a departure (in the worst way possible) from the Nikon glass, it will shock you. I have one in for warranty repairs as we speak, after shooting 36 exposures while on the F100 once!!! Don't even consider getting rid of the Nikons for the Tamron!!!!! Bob "bayydogg" wrote in message om... I have the Nikon 70-300/4-5.6 ED and it is terrible at 300mm/5.6. So I'm considering replacing two Nikon zooms for the Tamron XR. I guess it's now called the Tamron AF28-300mm/3.5-6.3 XR DI LD Aspherical IF MACRO lens. The magazines (especially PopPhoto) and other testers say the Tamron's a hit. But I've seen no photo comparisons between the two lenses. Is there such a comparison somewhere on the internet? Has anyone done a comparison and, if so, is the Tamron really that great? Thanks.
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August 26th 04, 08:26 PM
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Anyone who says the Tamron is a hit (for anything except being compact and
light) must truly have his head up his a**. The build quality alone is such a departure (in the worst way possible) from the Nikon glass, it will shock you. I have one in for warranty repairs as we speak, after shooting 36 exposures while on the F100 once!!! Don't even consider getting rid of the Nikons for the Tamron!!!!! Bob "bayydogg" wrote in message om... I have the Nikon 70-300/4-5.6 ED and it is terrible at 300mm/5.6. So I'm considering replacing two Nikon zooms for the Tamron XR. I guess it's now called the Tamron AF28-300mm/3.5-6.3 XR DI LD Aspherical IF MACRO lens. The magazines (especially PopPhoto) and other testers say the Tamron's a hit. But I've seen no photo comparisons between the two lenses. Is there such a comparison somewhere on the internet? Has anyone done a comparison and, if so, is the Tamron really that great? Thanks.
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August 27th 04, 03:46 AM
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August 27th 04, 03:46 AM
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August 27th 04, 03:54 AM
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The serious answer (if you are serious) is that all these long zooms are
pretty awful except used outside on a bright day stopped down with a busy subject disgusing their low contrast, lack of sharpness, unbelievable distortion and tendency to flare. I will trade you my Tamron 28-200 for your Nikon any day, if I can find the damn thing wherever I hid it.
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August 27th 04, 03:54 AM
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The serious answer (if you are serious) is that all these long zooms are
pretty awful except used outside on a bright day stopped down with a busy subject disgusing their low contrast, lack of sharpness, unbelievable distortion and tendency to flare. I will trade you my Tamron 28-200 for your Nikon any day, if I can find the damn thing wherever I hid it.
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#10
August 27th 04, 05:17 AM
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"bmoag" wrote in message m... The serious answer (if you are serious) is that all these long zooms are pretty awful except used outside on a bright day stopped down with a busy subject disgusing their low contrast, lack of sharpness, unbelievable distortion and tendency to flare. I will trade you my Tamron 28-200 for your Nikon any day, if I can find the damn thing wherever I hid it. Yes.....I use my 70-300 Nikkor once a year. At the beach during Oregon's kite festival. It's f/8 and smaller all day, so even at 300 mm it's sharp enough for me.....
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