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The Tamron 200 to 500 zoom lens is an outstanding lens and very easy to handle with a monopod. The lens is sharp as a tack and the auto focus works great on my CannonEOS 400D. I have been using Tamron Lenses swince 1969 and have never been disapointed. This is a wonderful lens and a great adition to my camera bag. I am a retired Professional Photographer and retired USMC Combat Photogrher serving in Vietnam 1968-69 and covering the final operation in the 1975 pull-out form Phnom Penh Cambodia and Vietnam. M last job was working for trhe Federal Gov. photographing US Marine Corps and US Navy weapons testing. Working with an outstanding dealer on E-Bay was also a great pleasure and no hassle purchase. E-Bay, Pay Pal and Tamron, Quality that goes hand in hand.
I had been looking for a good sized zoom lens for my Canon Camera for some time. My 55 mm - 250 mm does a good job, but I needed something for longer range to add to my collection. The canon version of this lens is about $2,000 new. I didn't want to invest that much as this time. The tamron lens goes for about $1,000 and according to my local camera store, the salesperson said they are fairly close & the $1,000 extra didn't really warrant purchasing the Canon version. The next day a individual posted one on my local Craigslist and EBAY at the same time. I contacted him and purchased the unit (through EBAY for protection). So far I LOVE this lens. I have a hawk that sits around my house (just out of range with my old lens) and I am anxious for him to come back to photograph. I am also going to take it on some hiking trips to get photos of landscape, animals, etc. that I couldn't get with my old zoom lens. This Tamron doesn't have the IS on it, however it has everything else I am looking for. It was in A+ condition and I got it for an excellent price. I would highly recommend this lens (look around and compare apples to apples) and I think you would be pleased with this purchase as well. I couldn't wait to show fellow photographers after I received this item around Christmas time. The photos I have taken so far are excellent and make it worth every cent I paid. I already had 2 tripods to mount this on (as it is too heavy to hand hold and get clear photos). Mine came in the original box, with original paperwork and didn't have any cosmetic wear. I am also looking forward to another lunar eclipse of the moon (as it was overcast where I live on the one that took place on 12/21/10). I have no doubt I could get some excellent shots of the moon. Also I am looking forward to our next big fireworks show in my town to get some photos of that as well. Again, I LOVE this lens!!!Read full review
I love the lens. I mainly shoot from my back porch looking out to a wooded ravine. In the winter months in WI I love to get close up photos of the birds at my feeders and in the yard. This does the trick for me. I do have it set on a tripod when on my camera as it is a bit heavy to carry around, but you cannot beat the price for a fine lens!
Purchased this lens used. It was not $5000 so my expectations were low.. I was pleasantly surprised. It has the potential to produce great images if you know what you are doing. Needs good light, a tripod and subjects that ae not moving at the speed of light. I purchased this lens at half its retail vallue so perhaps this makes me less critical..but I love the size and weight of this lens. It seems manageable to me as others were too heavy and cumbersome to carry around in the field. There is a learning curve on any 500mm lens so be patient if you get one.
The lens is clean and clear, it arrived with a uv filter and in great shape.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned