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    Old Jul 3, 2013, 12:49 PM   #1
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    Default I just bought the Tammy SP 70-300mm...I love it!
    Haha, I just bought the Tammy SP 70-300mm...I love it!
    It is a bit heavy though...
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    Old Jul 3, 2013, 3:08 PM   #2
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    Hey Marawder....

    You posted this to an old thread about a Sony firmware update. So, I moved your post to a separate thread (this one).

    Congrats on the new lens. I've always appreciated the build and optical quality of the SP (Super Performance) Tamron lenses.

    So, I think you'll enjoy your new optics. Please let us know how you like it when you have a chance to use it some more.
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    Old Jul 3, 2013, 3:58 PM   #3
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    Congratulations! I'm pleased to hear that you like it, and I'm looking forward to seeing some samples.
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    Old Jul 6, 2013, 8:50 PM   #4
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    How does this lens compare to the Sony G 70-300?
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    Old Jul 7, 2013, 7:55 AM   #5
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    Quote:
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    How does this lens compare to the Sony G 70-300?
    Well for one, the Sony 70-300G starts at f/4.5, and at 135mm you're already down to f/5.6, whilst the Tamron starts at f/4 and at 135mm you're only down to f/4,5.

    I'll post some test shots later on, but I can tell you the Tammy is very sharp at all apertures, and overall it performs better than the Sony.

    Even wide-open, with very contrasty scenes, there's almost no CA.
    It has nice color rendition, instant AF over-ride, very quiet and accurate focusing.

    The Sony 70-300G just ISN'T WORTH THE PRICE TAG!
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    Old Jul 7, 2013, 9:44 AM   #6
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    First test image, at 70mm:




    And here are the crops...(don't forget to go full-screen)
    https://plus.google.com/photos/11832...81689686401969
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    Old Jul 7, 2013, 10:29 AM   #7
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    Second test image, at 135mm:



    Crops:
    https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/1...95427070510785
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    Old Jul 23, 2013, 11:29 PM   #8
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    I have one for the Canon. Best bang for the buck! I like it a great deal!
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