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Tamron SP AF 180 mm F/3,5 DI Macro Reviews

Macro lens - 180 mm - f/3.5 Di LD [IF] - Canon EF More product details

$479.95

Wider-than-average zoom range (whatdigitalcamera.com)

The Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 DI-II LD (IF) has a built-in autofocus motor, making it a viable... (photoanswers.co.uk)

alaTest Review Summary for Tamron SP AF 180 mm F/3,5 DI Macro

We have collected and analyzed 7 expert reviews and 54 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 84/100 and users rate it 85/100. The average review date is September 7, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 100707 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: November 21, 2009.

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61 reviews

November, 2009

84 / 100

7 Experts

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85 / 100

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Expert Reviews (7)

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Tamron SP AF10-24mm Di II LD IF

By (whatdigitalcamera.com)

A 2.4x zoom with no penalty to price, is the Tamron SP AF 10-24mm the ultimate bargain in that case? The What Digital Camera Tamron SP 10-24mm review takes a gander...

Wider-than-average zoom range

Wildly varying MTF curves

Rating

83100

whatdigitalcamera.com
GB

TAMRON 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 DI-II LD (IF)

By (photoanswers.co.uk)

The Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 DI-II LD (IF) has a built-in autofocus motor, making it a viable option for all Nikon D40/40x/60 owners.The 10-24mm is a new addition to the Tamron wide-angle line-up and although it sports a similar finish to its older ...

Rating

80100

photoanswers.co.uk
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Tamron AF 180mm f/3.5 SP Di LD [IF] macro

By (photozone.de)

The AF 90mm f/2.8 SP Di may be the more popular macro lens made by Tamron but itis not their only offering in this segment. The Tamron AF 180mm f/3.5 SP Di LD [IF] macrohas certainly a lesser visibility due to its double price tag (~700€/US$) butapart ...

The Tamron AF 180mm f/3.5 SP Di LD [IF] macro offers a near-flawless performance.Optically it doesn't leave anything to be desired - the resolution is very good toexcellent from f/3.5 all the way down to f/16 and vignetting, CAs and distortionsare ...

Rating

90100

photozone.de

User Reviews (54)

US

Tamron 180mm Macro

By swu (pricegrabber.com)

I used this lens for my Nikon D200 and I take pictures of insects with it. Before I bought it, I compared several macro lenses (Tamron 90, 180, Sigma 105, 180, Tokina 100 and Nikon 105). The best price-performance lens is Tamron 90, which is the sharpest...

Very sharp, light weight, comfortable focus ring

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Tamron 180mm Macro

By swu (pricegrabber.com)

2006-08-06 13:54:25 I used this lens for my Nikon D200 and I take pictures of insects with it. Before I bought it, I compared several macro lenses (Tamron 90, 180, Sigma 105, 180, Tokina 100 and Nikon 105). The best price-performance lens is Tamron 90, wh...

Very sharp, light weight, comfortable focus ring

None

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Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD IF Macro Autofocus

By OwlsEyes (fredmiranda.com)

Tack Sharp! This lens is as sharp as the well regarded Tamron 90 f2.8. The AF/MF clutch is simple to use, and requires the user to only change this position when going from AF to MF. Aperture is relatively fast for a long macro.

Tripod mount is less rigid than it should be. Autofocus is slow, but who uses AF when doing macro work anyway?

Manufacturer's Description

Digitally Integrated Design, is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras. This lens employs an IF (Internal Focusing) system that maintains the overall length of the lens during focusing. It uses two LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements that effectively compensate for chromatic aberration. Providing high-contrast, outstanding image quality and a soft out-of-focus background effect it incorporates an...

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