Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Lens - Newly Announced

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  1. Phil

    Phil Administrator Staff Member Site Supporter

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    Tamron has announced a new 100-400mm lens that will be available in the next few months.
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    • Spanning a versatile range of long focal lengths, this telephoto zoom is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with APS-C models where it will provide a 160-640mm equivalent focal length range.
    • Three LD (low dispersion) elements are used in the optical design to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy throughout the zoom range.
    • An eBAND coating has been applied to suppress ghosting and lens flare for improved contrast when working in backlit conditions.
    • VC image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for more effective handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions.
    • An Ultrasonic Silent Drive (USD) autofocus motor delivers quick and precise focusing performance to suit working with moving subjects. This motor also affords full-time manual focus control, and it is possible to focus on subjects as close as 4.9' away.
    • Dual Micro-Processing Unit control system contributes to quick and responsive performance for both the autofocus and Vibration Compensation systems.
    • A sealed, dust- and moisture-resistant construction benefits this lens' use in inclement conditions, and a fluorine coating has also been applied to the front lens element to protect against dust, dirt, and smearing.
    • Through the use of magnesium alloy components, the lens's physical design is both lightweight and durable.
    • An optional removable rotating tripod collar is available, which features an Arca-type compatible foot and benefits working with the lens atop a tripod or monopod.
    • Supports working with the optional Teleconverter 1.4x to further extend the effective focal length range to 140-560mm.
    • Compatible with optional TAP-in Console for fine-tuning select focusing adjustments and for updating lens firmware.

    For more info, please visit B&H Photo.
     

  2. Vlad

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    Good to see something new in the 400mm range.
     
  3. Kamchoig

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    The inconvenience however is that youre stuck with an inferior lens at all focal lengths I hope this new version better than my 1998 version Tamron 28-300, which quite frankly sucks
     
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  4. rayallen

    rayallen Well-Known Member Site Supporter

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    I think it is very unfair and misleading to malign all lenses from a particular brand because of one poor experience with a single lens almost 20 years ago.
    I have four Tamron lenses in my collection. Two of them are from my film days and two from when I switched to digital. They have all performed well for me and I have absolutely no complaints with the Tamron brand.
    You have not supported you complaint with any evidence. Maybe the problem is operator error.
     
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  5. Julius Bergh

    Julius Bergh New Member Site Supporter

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    The 28-300 is a more than 10 times zoom and is therefore an obvious compromise in terms of optical abberations - like all super zooms. The 100-400 is a far more modest 4 times zoom and of a higher standard at a higher price point. It is also less than half the price of the Canon so value for money if you are a hobbyist.
     
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    Nice! it has adjustable ranges of focal lengths. How much will it cost once it will arrive?.
     
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    you are right, I have also used Tamron lenses before, none of mine caused any problems. Tamron lenses are actually very good specially the older versions. Now a days there are so many lenses to choose.
     
  8. Santanu Bhattacharjee

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    Sounds interesting. Tamaron always makes great lenses for canon.

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