Tamron Telephoto SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD IF Macro Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS
Model: AFB01C-700
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Physical
Dimensions (dxl) | Approx. 3.3 x 6.5" (8.38 x 16.51 cm) |
Filter thread | 72 mm |
Weight | 2.02 lb (920 g) |
Performance
Focal length | 180 mm |
Diaphragm blades | 7 |
Groups/elements | 11/14 |
Magnification | 1x |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 1:1 |
Minimum focus distance | 1.54' (47 cm) |
Format compatibility | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
Aperture | Maximum: f/3.5 Minimum: f/32 |
Camera mount type | Canon EF |
Angle of view | 14° |
Features
Image stabilization | No |
Autofocus | Yes |
Tripod collar | Yes |
The Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro is a well-designed lens that's impresses on both APS-C and full-frame bodies
I hope to find time to complete a Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro Lens review at some point in the future. For now, please enjoy the standardized test results available for this lens. Here is an aperture comparison:
In my opinion, there is no doubt the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD [IF] Macro 1:1 is a superb lens, with many fine features. It is capable of producing excellent pictures in both the close-up and telephoto ranges. . The build quality is excellent, as is the detachable tripod collar.
This lens is ergonomically well designed and handled nicely. Despite it’s capabilities, it did not weigh heavily on a neckstrap and felt comfortable and intuitive to use. Usable on full frame sensors and 35mm film as well as cropped sensors, we did wonder whether the resolving power would be able to...
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Handles well and feels right., Good contrast, Good control of distortion and aberrations
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Pure resolving power is disappointing, Price a little steep for performance
At £700, half the price of manufacturers own, can the Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro perform as well as the higher priced models?
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Resolution when stopped down to F/5.6 or smaller, Fantastic control of Colour Aberrations, FEC is a nice touch, Good build quality, Good value for money
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Resolution at f/3.5, Slow auto focus, No focus limiter switch
Resident lens reviewer, Gary Wolstenholme drags images closer to him with the Tamron 180mm Macro lens.
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Resolution when stopped down to F/5.6 or smaller, Fantastic control of Colour Aberrations, FEC is a nice touch, Good build quality, Good value for money
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Resolution at f/3.5, Slow auto focus, No focus limiter switch
The Tamron AF 180mm f/3.5 SP Di LD [IF] macro offers a near-flawless performance. Optically it doesn't leave anything to be desired - the resolution is very good to excellent from f/3.5 all the way down to f/16 and vignetting, CAs and distortions are non-issues in field conditions.
I looked at the Canon and Sigma 180 macro lenses before buying this one. I tried the Sigma at a meeting and found it's autofocus slower than the Tamron. The extra cost for the 2.8 Sigma did not seem worth it, and it seems my images with the Tamron are as good as the Canon lens so I decided to go...
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- Tamron Telephoto SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD IF Macro Autofocus Lens for Canon EOS
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