What is the difference between this and tamron sp af 70-300 f/4-5.6 di vc usd lens for canon a005e? both look same to me.
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The a005e has a cannon mount while the a005s has a sony mount. Same lens, different mounts designed for specific cameras. The a005e will not mount to a Sony Camera and the a005s will not mount to a Canon camera.
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The model number for this lens is a005. This model then uses a suffix of "nii" for Nikon models, "e" for Canon models and "s" for Sony models. If you're trying to compare to another lens I don't know what it could be. At any rate, I have two of these lenses for two Sony cameras. I can say the Sony version of this lens is excellent and comparable to lenses costing much, much more. It has a very quiet autofocus and is very,very sharp. Let me add, if you are planning to purchase this lens from Amazon, check with Tamron first and verify that Amazon is currently an authorized Tamron dealer. When I ordered my first lens two years ago, Amazon was authorized and I had no problem getting the 6 yr warranty or a $100 rebate. When I ordered my 2nd lens, about 14 months ago, Amazon was no longer an authorized dealer and consequently Tamron would not allow me to register the lens for warranty or approve a rebate. They recommended I return the lens to Amazon - which I did - and reorder thru an authorized dealer. I ordered again thru B&H Photo and was able to register for the 6yr warranty and $100 rebate (I don't think Tamron is offering a rebate for this lens at this time.) I understand Amazon is again an "authorized Tamron" dealer but I would check with Tamron to make sure.
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There is none, Tamron lenses is as follows.....The SP is for special performance, AF is for auto focus, DI makes this lens a full frame lens, VC is for vibration control and the USD is for ultra sonic drive auto focus. The a005C is for canon, a005N is nikon, and a005S is for sony....
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Thanks for your interest in this kit. Tamron provides a lens hood with the lens but it is NOT a VC lens which is the Tamron equivalent of IS.
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Have not tried the tamron the cannon 24-70 2.8L II . Is a a purchase I'll never regret. It holds up against my friends zeiss primes plus blazing fast auto focus
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Since Tamron SP 70-300m lens has a 62mm filter size which is smaller than Canon 500D's 77mm, I believe you need a 62-77mm step-up ring. See the link http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/filter/thread-rings.htmlI hope this helps.
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Thank you Very much for your Help, what do you think about the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II and the Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM? If you had the money for only one general purpose lens, wich one will you chose?
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I own the 18-250mm and it is really sharp and a good lens. I was very surprised. Not sure of the Sigma but I know with the Tamron it is a bargain at that price.
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A14e is Tamron's model number. The lens is designed to be used with cameras that have a "cropped" image sensor. It is available in a canon mountFrom the Tamron Website: "Di-II lenses are performance-engineered expressly for digital SLR cameras with image sensors commonly referred to as APS-C, measuring approximately 24mm x 16mm."
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The Tamron AF 200-500mm f/5.0-6.3 Di LD SP FEC (IF) is an FX type lens. The APS-C smaller sensor DX lenses are indicated as Di ll. The full frame FX lenses are indicated as Di.
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I purchased a Canon 60D recently and also purchased a Tamron 70-300 MM along with a Canon 18-135 MM lens. The Canon 18-135 lens is terrific! I took photos of the same subject using a Canon 18-135, the Tamron 70-300, and a Sigma 18-200 mm lens on the 60D camera. At full telephoto for all 3 lens, the Canon 18-135 was sharper than the Sigma and equaled the Tamron when I cropped the image down to the same size as the longer 300mm Tamron. I don't know if these results would hold true for all Canon bodies but it sure works for the 18 megapixel 60D. As an aside, the Tamron 70-300 mm with VC optical stability is a great lens too. I purchased a Canon 60D recently and also purchased a Tamron 70-300 MM along with a Canon 18-135 MM lens. The Canon 18-135 lens is terrific! I took photos of the same subject using a Canon 18-135, the Tamron 70-300, and a Sigma 18-200 mm lens on the 60D camera. At full telephoto for all 3 lens, the Canon 18-135 was sharper than the Sigma and equaled the Tamron when I cropped the image down to the same size as the longer 300mm Tamron. I don't know if these results would hold true for all Canon bodies but it sure works for the 18 megapixel 60D. As an aside, the Tamron 70-300 mm with VC... » Read More I purchased a Canon 60D recently and also purchased a Tamron 70-300 MM along with a Canon 18-135 MM lens. The Canon 18-135 lens is terrific! I took photos of the same subject using a Canon 18-135, the Tamron 70-300, and a Sigma 18-200 mm lens on the 60D camera. At full telephoto for all 3 lens, the Canon 18-135 was sharper than the Sigma and equaled the Tamron when I cropped the image down to the same size as the longer 300mm Tamron. I don't know if these results would hold true for all Canon bodies but it sure works for the 18 megapixel 60D. As an aside, the Tamron 70-300 mm with VC optical stability is a great lens too. « Show Less
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No. It's for Sony A-Mount. You can buy an adapter ring and use it in manual (M) mode, and the product listing asks for you to input your camera details anyway which gives you the answer! It's not even that good a lens anyway, though you would do better with the Tamron SP AF 70-300mm Di VC USD which has in-lens stabilisation. See here: http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/prod/70300_vcusd_a005.asp#ad-image-0You also get a $100.00 mail-in rebate and a 6 year warranty, and it's fully compatible with the 7D, though this is a full frame lens (Di = full frame & Di-II = APS-C), so apply the 1.6x crop factor which is 112mm-480mm (35mm equivalent) on an APS-C body. No. It's for Sony A-Mount. You can buy an adapter ring and use it in manual (M) mode, and the product listing asks for you to input your camera details anyway which gives you the answer! It's not even that good a lens anyway, though you would do better with the Tamron SP AF 70-300mm Di VC USD which has in-lens stabilisation. See here: http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/prod/70300_vcusd_a005.asp#ad-image-0You also get a $100.00 mail-in rebate and a 6 year warranty, and it's fully compatible with the 7D, though this is a full frame lens (Di = full frame & Di-II = APS-C), so... » Read More No. It's for Sony A-Mount. You can buy an adapter ring and use it in manual (M) mode, and the product listing asks for you to input your camera details anyway which gives you the answer! It's not even that good a lens anyway, though you would do better with the Tamron SP AF 70-300mm Di VC USD which has in-lens stabilisation. See here: http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/prod/70300_vcusd_a005.asp#ad-image-0You also get a $100.00 mail-in rebate and a 6 year warranty, and it's fully compatible with the 7D, though this is a full frame lens (Di = full frame & Di-II = APS-C), so apply the 1.6x crop factor which is 112mm-480mm (35mm equivalent) on an APS-C body. « Show Less
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I don't have the Tamron 70-200 but I have the canon 70-200L f4, and I must say the 24-70 Tamron is not as sharp as the canon. Having said this, the Tamron is sharp enough for me and in anycase you need wide-tele lens for general photography as opposed to long telephoto zooms such as 70-200.
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Since Tamron SP 70-300m lens has a 62mm filter size which is smaller than Canon 500D's 77mm, I believe you need a 62-77mm step-up ring. See the link http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam/User-Guide/filter/thread-rings.html I hope this helps.
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Hi, I apologize but I cannot find the dialogue from the seller where we spoke of this. I believe this lens worked for both full frame and those with a crop factor. I tried to verify via Tamron's site direct, but can no longer find the lens. You would need to find one with a mount that fits your Canon, or find an adapter.
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I am very happy with this lens. I have not tried the Sigma. I have the tamron 28-75 and the 70-200 VC both outstanding lenses - fast and sharp. Tamron is slightly more expensive and reviews always slightly higher. Sorry I could not give you more info about the Sigma
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So now I am wondering just what I am missing with regards to buying this lens for use on a DSLR like the Canon EOS 5D versus the much more expensive "EF 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS USM for EOS SLR"???
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Wilmer M.You have to buy the one for the Canon....the canon lens have a different configuration than the Nikon....So you have to buy the one specific for your model of camera.I found you one on Amazon. Here is the link: Tamron Auto Focus 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Model A14E)
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I find the extra zoom you get on the Tamron to be very useful. The quality between the 2 is very close so I would go with the Tamron. For me the Tamron 18-270mm rarely leaves my camera.