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Tamron is a Japanese company manufacturing photographic lenses, optical components and commercial/industrial-use optics. Tamron Headquarters is located in Saitama City in the Saitama Prefecture of Japan.

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What features differentiate Nikkor and Tamron/Sigma lenses?

I'm wondering if anyone has an opinion about Nikkor vs. Tamron and/or Sigma lenses. Is it worth the extra money to purchase Nikkor lenses? I haven't had the chance to compare these. Are the Nikkor ...
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Should I purchase a Tamron 70-300 USD VC or Canon 70-300 USM IS?

Good day all. I was almost decided on Canon 70-300 USM IS (non L) but recently came to know about the Tamron version (SP AF 70-300 F/4-5.6 Di VC USD) of this one. Neither of these makes you a better ...
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What is a likely cause of this glow in my photos?

I have been using a Nikon D5200 with a Tamron 100-400 zoom for wildlife photography. It's admittedly a budget setup (in some sense of the term "budget"), so I don't expect amazing results. I'm also ...
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Which lens is sharper? The Sigma 18-50mm f2.8 or the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8?

Specifically: Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC Macro (not the previous non-macro version. HSM is only on Nikon fit) Versus: Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 SP XR Di II LD VC Lens (not the cheaper one without ...
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How much different are the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 stabilized (VC) and non-stabilized versions?

I have seen these 2 lenses being suggested by many people across the site as general purpose zooms and an upgrade to the typical 18-55mm kit lenses. The price difference seems to be around $200 (~INR ...
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How much additional light does an f2.8 really let in?

I currently have the Nikon 18-55mm kit lens that came with my D3100, but I am looking for something that will let more light in among the entire focal range. I have been eyeing the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 ...
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What causes this bluish tint and other anomalies in this image?

I bought a Tamron CF Macro 28-70mm 3.5-4.5 lens on eBay for $35 AUD plus postage - cheap enough to give it a go and see what it's like. I took a range of photos with my Sony NEX-C3 to get a feel for ...
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How do I find out which Nikon film cameras will work with my newer G F-mount lens?

I want to pick up a film camera but I have a nice G lens (Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 with VC) and I'd really like to be able to use it. I'm having a hard time understanding which cameras will be able to work ...
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Why is the 18 - 200 mm lens so expensive compared to equivalent alternatives?

I have been looking at various lenses and I found that that the 18-200 mm lens is pretty expensive (be it Canon or Nikon) when compared to the combination of the lenses 18-55 & 55-200. Is there ...
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Why am I sometimes having "doubled image" and soft photos with my Tamron 100-400mm

I sometimes get unsharp results out of my Tamron 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD, with a "doubled image effect", especially visible in the out-of-focus area (bokeh). But the rest of the time, ...
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Is there a Tamron 70-200mm lens which is optically superior to the Canon 70-200 f2.8 IS?

In the June 2011's Popular Photography magazine (Canada, hard copy, pg. 90) in an article titled "Star Power", on a one page overview of the Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS II USM, the author (Julia Silber) ...
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Is a Tamron 17-50mm 2.8 enough of a step up from a kit lens

A while back when I was buying my D90 (like many others) I picked up an 18-55mm VR/55-200mm VR kit for my hello into photography....
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Image quality of Tamron 16–300mm vs Nikon 18–55mm and 55–300mm lenses

I have a Nikon D5100 with the Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 18–55mm f/3.5–5.6G VR and Nikon DX AF-S Nikkor 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6G ED VR lenses. I find the sharpness of the 55–300mm lens is significantly better, ...
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Why won't a Tamron AF LD 200-400mm f5.6 model 75DN autofocus on Nikon D3300? [closed]

Can anyone tell me how to work the autofocus on a Tamron AF LD 200-400mm f5.6 model 75DN? I have tried numerous settings on the f-stop ring with no success and there is no auto/manual switch. It will ...
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Is there any way to rig/hack the aperture wide open on a Nikon G lens so I can use it on a 35mm film camera?

I have a (Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 with VC) and Nikon FM2 film camera. I'm aware that the image circle on this lens isn't large enough for the 35mm film and I'm not worried about that. The only thing ...
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Is the Tamron 18-200 lens for Canon good for macro photography?

I have camera Canon 550d and a standard 18-55 lens. My question is: is the Tamron 18-200 lens for Canon good for macro photography?
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How do you choose among different 70-300mm lens for Nikon DSLRs?

I have a Nikon D5100 and it's my first dSLR. I've played with the kit lens for a while and now want to explore the zoom category. I've shortlisted these 70-300mm lenses: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm ...
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Where is the serial number on a Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (A022)?

On the first-gen (A011) model it was stamped faintly in the black plastic near the manufacturer location. I don't see it anywhere on the G2. I did receive a 1/8 sheet printout with the serial number ...
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How to avoid soft image at longest focal length with telephoto zoom lens?

I have a Tamron 70 - 300mm lens. I have noticed that the best focus I can achieve at the 300mm setting is not as sharp as the focus I usually get at a lower setting. Is this a common problem? Is there ...
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Would you try to repair this equipment?

I finished importing photos into Adobe Lightroom and have these counts for three items that are not working 100% anymore. All three are out of warranty. Canon EOS REBEL T1i - 49,794 photos Tamron 18-...
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Tamron lens causing errors at extreme focal lengths

recently I've noticed an issue with my Tamron lens (at least I think it's the lens). My current set up: Canon EOS 90D Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro When taking photos at the 300mm end of ...
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Are Canon extenders compatible with non-Canon lenses?

I have two APS-C (70D and 600D) bodies with Canon EF and EF-s lenses, and Sigmas, among them the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 HSM OS. I am also considering getting the new Tamron 150-600 lens, pending reviews. ...
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Canon 70-200 F4 L USM (non-IS) vs Tamron 70-300 VC

Please help, I am very torn between these 2 lenses in my budget. I am looking for a telephoto lens to use primarily outdoors for photos of my 3 year old, husband playing football and longer focal ...
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When a camera error occurs as a result of a lens error, is that a problem with the lens or the camera?

I have a Nikon D80 and a Tamron 18-250MM lens. Every once and awhile, but often enough to be annoying, the camera will give the "Err" display. I've been able to determine that this is caused by slight ...
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How to get more pin sharp shots with a lens known for inaccurate autofocus?

I have the Tamron 70-200/2.8 Macro lens (used on a Nikon D800), which is known for its inaccurate autofocus. Since I cannot rely on the lens to achieve accurate focus every time, the rational thing to ...
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Does it actually matter considering DxOMark's Perceived MPix Score for lenses?

The score of Tamron 70-200 f2.8 Di VC is higher than Canon 70-200mm f4L IS on an APS-C Canon Camera like the 550D. Does this make the lens better than an L Lens in terms of image quality? Autofocus? ...
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Tamron EF 70-200mm f2.8 lens on Canon EOS R

a concert photography enthusiast here. Has anyone has experience with a third party EF lens, canon RF adapter, and canon EOS R body? If yes, are there issues with such a combination? I have a Tamron ...
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Can the 700D perform microfocus adjustment?

Can the 700D do microfocus adjustment as is needed for the Tamron SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro? or is it only available on higher end models?
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Are manual-focus Tamron lenses from 1985-1999 compatible with my Nikon D5100?

Today I met with one of my brothers, and he got some very good lenses made by Tamron: 70-200mm, 18-70mm, 200-650mm. All of these lenses are from 1985-1999. I know that these lenses are compatible ...
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How to know whether a Tamron lens is compatible with Canon EOS 60D?

I am trying to find a compatible lens for my Canon EOS 60D. A Tamron lens is my preferred option as I used to have one for my old Minolta when I used 35mm film. The motor in my EOS 60D is a USM. I ...
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Which Telephoto Zoom Lens?

I am an enthusiastic hobbyist who uses the camera for social events/parties once or twice every week. My current kit is Canon 60D and for close up portraits, I am using Sigma 85mm F1.4 and for my day-...
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3rd party lenses - compatibility & value

I'm looking at a 3rd party lens for my Nikon d5000. A friend of mine was shooting with a Canon and using a Tamron zoom telephoto lens (70mm - 300mm). The largest focal point I have w/ one of my lenses ...
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Tamron 17-50 f2.8 lens vs Canon 17-40mm 4.0 lens

How is the quality of the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 lens? Specifically, is it comparable to the Canon 17-40mm lens, in the following measurements. Overall quality (Blur, aberrations, etc) Parallel lines ...
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Will old Sigma and Tamron EOS lenses work on Canon 600D?

I have a Canon EOS 5 with a Tamron 28mm to 300mm AF lens and a Sigma 100 to 300mm lens. Both work well with EOS film cameras (I've had several in the past). I am now looking to upgrade the body to a ...
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How do I choose a teleconverter for my Tamron 70-200 f2.8 and Canon camera?

I have Canon EOS 650D and Tamron 70-200 f2.8 lens. I would like to buy a teleconverter (1.4x or 2.0x) to increase the zoom, e.g., for shooting wildlife and the moon. I took a look at several ...
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Tamron 18-200 mm vs Nikkor 18-200 mm lens

After going through both lens specification i got really confused about the pricing of Nikkor lens Following are detail i noticed ...
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What settings should I use for a Tamron manual focus lens on a Nikon DSLR?

I have a Nikon D5100 (which has no AF motor in the body) and a Tamron 90mm SP macro lens. The lens has no AF focus motor either (or at least it doesn't seem to be compatible with the body), and has an ...
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Are third-party lenses compatible with Dual Pixel Autofocus (DPAF) on a Canon 80D?

Do third-party lens manufacturers (i.e. Tamron, Sigma) support Dual Pixel Autofocus (DPAF)?
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Is it possible to switch the Sony bayonet mount on a Tamron lens to Nikon?

Is possible to switch in a new Tamron SP AF 70-200mm f/2.8 DI LD(IF)Macro for Sony, the mount bayonet of the same model lens, but made for Nikon?
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Why is the Tamron 150-600mm lens so cheap? [closed]

The newly released Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 SP Di VC USD seems to have garnered very positive reviews at a killer price ($1069). Tamron seems to have not compromised on optics (comparable image ...
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What are the differences between Canon and Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 zoom lenses?

I will purchase either the Tamron SP 70-200MM F/2.8 DI VC USD or the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM. Considering there is around a $700 price difference between these two I am wondering if there ...
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Darktable doesn't recognize tamron 18-270mm lens [duplicate]

first of all my specs: I'm using Ubuntu 16.04, my lens is a Tamron 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC PZD and I'm using Darktable 2.0.6. I updated my lensfun library using the article of Torsten Bronger. My ...
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Tamron 24-70mm Vi USD partial dismantling

I am aware of the relative wisdom of pulling lenses apart. Specific warnings based on knowledge of this lens or closely related ones are welcome. Generic ones are unlikely to be helpful. I have a **...
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Where is the AF-MF switch on a Tamron 70-300mm tele macro lens?

I am beginner. Recently bought a second hand Tamron 70-300mm tele-macro lens (model 572D) for nikon d5200. Its manual says it has AF-MF switch, but there is no switch I can see on it except normal/...
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Can old film lenses like Tamron be used with modern DSLRs?

I have a Canon EOS 600D Digital SLR and would like to use an old Tamron 70-210mm lens for a film Contax camera on the new camera. Is this possible with an adapter?
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Tamron 18-200 lens

I am looking for a budget telephoto lens. The Canon 55-250 and Tamron 18-200 are both within my budget. I am slightly inclined towards getting the 18-200 because of the range it has. I looked up for ...
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Can a Canon T3 DSLR be used with my TAMRON AF TELE-MACRO 90-300mm lens?

Can a Canon T3 DSLR be used with my Tamron AF tele-macro 90-300mm lens? I am trying to find a lower cost new camera (less than $500) to use with this lens that I previously used with a film camera. ...
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Focussing issue with Canon 90D and Tamron 24-70

A few weeks ago, I took wedding photos for a friend of a friend. A problem I had been having lately suddenly became very apparent: a lot of photos I take are not in focus. The focus indicators of my ...
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Tamron 90mm SP Macro manual focus locks

I've been shooting film on a Canon AE-1 Program with a Tamron 90mm Macro SP lens. Until recently, the lens worked perfectly, but all of a sudden it won't focus farther than 10ft. To my knowledge it ...
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Tamron 70 - 300mm not operating in A-Dep mode

This lens will not operate in A-Dep (Auto depth of field) mode on my Canon 40D. I recently bought this lens second hand. It works very well in all other modes. Is this the start of a terminal problem? ...
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