zoom close up zero in far away range in Reviews and Ratings

… is surely worth it and acceptable.

Update: I think I was wrong about close-up focus, it still focus pretty well and fast at close range while at maximum zoom.

Update 2: I have… 16 more reviews »

… is surely worth it and acceptable.

Update: I think I was wrong about close-up focus, it still focus pretty well and fast at close range while at maximum zoom.

Update 2: I have… 16 more reviews »

… is surely worth it and acceptable.

Update: I think I was wrong about close-up focus, it still focus pretty well and fast at close range while at maximum zoom.

Update 2: I have… 16 more reviews »

… is surely worth it and acceptable.

Update: I think I was wrong about close-up focus, it still focus pretty well and fast at close range while at maximum zoom.

Update 2: I have… 16 more reviews »

…I've had this lens for about 2 weeks and I love it. I only need this lens to take close ups and pictures that are about 400 ft away. I can zoom in and out and get a great picture. i would…

… you a great zoom. This is my second Tamron lens and I love both of them. At one time, I carried several lenses, some very cumbersome. Now I can get away with one lens for most of my travel photos.… 79 more reviews »

…This is a great lens! It blows away the standard lense that comes with your Canon SLR. The zoom allows you to get those close up shots without a tripod because of the stablilier. The lense is heavier… 196 more reviews »

…This is a great lens! It blows away the standard lense that comes with your Canon SLR. The zoom allows you to get those close up shots without a tripod because of the stablilier. The lense is heavier… 157 more reviews »

…The lens is little pricey for what you get. The zoom isn't what I expected. I took a pics of a cat about 25ft away and the cat was seen clear and close up. But when you have person standing 40+ ft… 164 more reviews »

… in the picture. This lens accomplishes that task with ease. The close focus distance is very useful as well and it allows me to walk around the room, stick my camera up close for great, tight portraits, or back… 311 more reviews »

…Nice lens for travelling. Good range from wide angle to telephoto. Lightweight, but seems well constructed. Seems a little stiff when zooming, but may be as it is new. Photos shot so far… 43 more reviews »

… Rebel XTi. The 70-300 range is versitle and I have even taken very clear shots of the moon, wildlife and far away scenery. The negatives have to do mostly with its construction: The fully extended lens… 434 more reviews »

… on whether the item is close-up, lighting etc; can range from instant to a couple of seconds ... if you are trying to capture a fast-moving object, I DO recommend that you already have the focus… 141 more reviews »

… both close up wide angle shots as well as birding so I frequently need the full range of focal lengths. I can't believe what a difference it makes and after a recent trip to Iceland I'm glad I had…

… the decision was made for me.
I like the zoom range, it's great for framng portraits. If I need wider angle, I still have the kit lens.
I won't make the usual complaints about the herky-jerky zoom… 269 more reviews »