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AF70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2
Model A17 and A17N II for Nikon*

Di - for use on both film and digital SLRsLD - Low Dispersion

Tamron's lightweight, compact, high-image-quality telephoto zoom lens with macro capability of 1:2 has improved multi-coating for optimised performance with digital SLR cameras as well as film cameras.

Flipping a macro switch in the focal length range of 180mm to 300mm obtains a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2 at a minimum focus distance as short as 37.4", enabling close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other objects that normally require the use of a specially designed macro lens. Meanwhile, this lens casually offers the distant capture and foreshortening effect pleasures of the 300mm ultra-telephoto world.

*Now available with a built-in motor for Nikon, making it compatible with models such as the D40.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model nos. A17
A17N II for Nikon AF-S
Lens construction 13 elements in 9 groups
Angle of view 34°21'-8°15'
Type of zooming Rotation
Diaphragm blade number 9
Minimum aperture F/32
Minimum focus 59in.(1.5m) in normal settings/ 37.4" (0.95m) in macro mode (f=180mm-300mm range)
Macro mag. ratio 1:2 (at f=300mm MFD 0.95m)
Filter diameter ø62
Weight 435g (15.3oz)
Diameter x length ø3.0 x 4.6in. (ø76.6 x 116.5mm)
Supplied accessory Lens hood
Mounts available Canon
Konica Minolta-D
Nikon-D
Nikon AF-S (Model A17N II)
Pentax

Specifications, design, product name and standard accessories may differ by country or area. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, these matters are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice or obligation.

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This lens is featured in the new Tamron Action Plus Kit with the SP AF17-50mm!
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Images taken with this lens – click to enlarge
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Above: 'At Pretty Beach' taken by Paul Gibbs with Nikon D70, Tamron AF70-300mm.
Sturt's Desert Pea - click to expand and again to reduce
Above: 'Sturt's Desert Pea' taken by Paul Gibbs with Nikon D70, Tamron AF70-300mm.
 
 
 
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