Tamron Auto Focus 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro Zoom Lens with Built in Motor for Nikon Digital SLR (Model A17NII)

I bought this lens for my Nikon D3000, which is a roughly 8-year-old camera. The D3000 doesnt have the type of internal motor that will drive auto-focus on this lens, so I had to choose one that has its own motor. Ive been alternately happy and disappointed with the lens. When it focuses, its capable of taking very nice shots, especially for hobbyists like myself (Im not a pro, just a traveller). The main problem is the AF mode. I was hiking alone and saw a bear for the first time in my life. It was a long way away, so I was glad to be able to safely take photos. Unfortunately, the lens was so slow to focus that I only got blurry shots. The lens motor is very loud, which isnt great for wildlife photos, either. As it tries to focus, the motor makes a whining sound. Again, once it focuses, its fine. But waiting for AF to do right isnt conducive to good photos unless the subject is stationary. I dont have sharp enough eyesight to use manual focus, so Im not thrilled by the lens. I also recognize that higher end equipment would bankrupt me, so for the price, Im reasonably satisfied with this lens.

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This is a great lens for those just starting out in photography looking to increase their range outside of the kit lens. It was actually my lens of choice to accompany my 35mm prime and 18-55mm kit. And in the beginning, I found that I was able to get some amazing shots. A visit to a few zoos and botanical gardens yielded many frame-worthy shots (after a bit of color touch up), but when I tried using this lens to capture some farther, faster subjects (namely military planes during an air show) the slow auto focus was very evident, significantly affecting picture quality and missing key moments. I ended up switching back to my kit lens and using Photoshop to create the zoom/reach. A lot of lens for the money, but for compromised quality. As you continue to expand your knowledge on photography, youll quickly find that this lens will quickly fall out of favor. Honestly, this lens is not even 6 months old yet, and Im already looking to sell it back discounted used or at a complete loss. Pros: - Excellent range and reach - Macro is a plus Cons: - Noisy, slow autofocus - Loses sharpness as range increases - Color casting evident (had to use photoshop to correct it on multiple instances)

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The product works fine. The advertising description was in-accurate. It did not show that the lens cap was included with the lens. In fact is showed the lens and the cap were separate items that were "frequently bought together" As a consequence of this mis-information I wasted $10 to buy an extra lens cap I did not need. Come on Amazon get the information on your products correct.

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