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10/19/2006 09:48:24 AM · #1 |
| does anyone have the AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 lens, i am looking at one and am just wondering what people think about them. |
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10/19/2006 09:52:36 AM · #2 |
| Does it lose light at 1:2 ? That'd be a consideration, it'd be pretty slow if it does. |
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10/19/2006 10:08:54 AM · #3 |
I looked at this when I was looking for a tele for my D50. After endless hours on the net, I concluded the sigma 70-300 APO DG was slightly better (and cheaper?). Specs are the same, including macro. So I got that one.
Hope that helps.
Harry |
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10/19/2006 10:14:42 AM · #4 |
| i looked at that one but it is 100 dollors more, and i am on a students budget |
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10/19/2006 10:31:17 AM · #5 |
I have both the APO and non-APO version, get the APO if you can swing it.
If you get the non-APO, you'll have problems with ghosting, flare, and purple fringing in high-contrast situations.
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10/19/2006 10:35:55 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by mist:
Does it lose light at 1:2 ? That'd be a consideration, it'd be pretty slow if it does. |
That refers to the macro magnification. a true macro lens will reproduce the subject at 100% (1:1) on the film/sensor.
1:2 mean 1/2 life size on the sensor, and is technically a 'close focus' lens. Some 'macro' lenses are 1:5, so 1:2 is not too bad.
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10/19/2006 10:51:20 AM · #7 |
| The sigma 70-300 looks pretty good, especially considering the price. It's made pretty cheaply as far as the body goes, though... |
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10/19/2006 10:54:35 AM · #8 |
| i have that lens and have never been dissatisfied. I love it so far. |
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10/19/2006 11:24:42 AM · #9 |
The Sigma version of this lens is probably better.
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10/19/2006 11:28:25 AM · #10 |
I had the sigma 70-300 APO, the non DG one (2 years old) and it's a great lens. I sold it for $140, and new the DG (new coatings) is only $180.
Check ebay, check the forums here and I bet you can get the Sigma one for a good price.
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10/19/2006 11:35:29 AM · #11 |
i have the sigma 70-300 lense and i really like it. i haven't had any problems with it yet. takes great pictures
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10/19/2006 12:19:53 PM · #12 |
Someone from pbase has a review of the lens up:
//www.pbase.com/jpwii/tamron_70300mm_f456_di_ld_macro_lens_test_and_review
No one really talks about the Di LD version; everyone confuses it with the non-Di LD one. Looks good to me.
Message edited by author 2006-10-19 12:19:58. |
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