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This lens is an incredible bargain.

Consistent Output; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Strong Construction

This lens slid under my radar for a long time. How did I not know about this I have two Canon lens (85mm and a 50mm) both manufactured by Canon. I needed something that I could focus from a greater length and this was it. I ordered a 70-200mm from Canon and it was just too heavy.

I bought the Tamron LD A17 70-300 mm lens for my Sony A-65. I had two good reasons for choosing the Tamron: the price and the warranty. It takes beautiful long-distance shots and macros. I think I received a great deal and will be looking at Tamron for any future lenses.

*using it on a Nikon (D40) Summed most of it up in the pros and cons. I love it, and yeah, any beginners I'm sure would be fine except the note I put below (regarding VR) but I think most people should be fine.

Zoom; The 300mm get's right in your face every time! Highly recommend it if tossing up between a 200mm and a 300mm, Simplicity (I looked at many reviews before purchasing this lens and alot of people complained of difficulty in using it, but I found this to be extremely easy, other than the macro...

Can be a bit soft on the macro; Only noticeable if blown up, but yeah, can be a bit, The AF; I know it is often mentioned, but it really is quite laggy; I don't mind and often will do a whole shoot on MF, you just have to be prepared to at times.

My first Tamron 70 - 100mm lens mechanism failed so found it more cost effective to replace rather then repair. However because the lens is so compatible and easy to use it will always be a key part of my camera equipment.

Consistent Output; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus

Great results. The pro reviews say it's not up to the quality of more expensive lenses, but you'd need to be a very critical viewer to spot the difference. I've seen no evidence of coloured outlines on zoomed images and focus is sharp and accurate - sharper in fact than my Nikon 35-70mm lens.

Great lens for the price. Hasn't given us any issues. Ensure to read the instruction manual if you are unfamiliar with macro lenses. Honestly though, great purchase!

If you are an amateur photographer you would be surprised by the quality of this lens. For the price you pay (less than $200) you get an excellent product. The only real drawback is the noise that the AF produces, compared to the Ultrasound lenses by Canon.

This is the first product I purchased off Amazon. ?9k is a lot of money and I was nervous about spending so much online. Over the past 3 years, this lens (and Amazon) has never let me down. This lens is brilliant for amateurs like myself - especially for bird photography. Simply go for it.

I have a Nikon D3000 and it is definitely compatible and considerably cheaper than a Nikon lens! Absolutely love it. It has given me some great sport action shots!