Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro
Optical design
Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.Physical characteristics
Weights 435 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary. 116 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter.Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 72 months of tracked sales — pay around the $65.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
189 of 370 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $65.00 fair value.
- Jul 9, 2021$1.00$-64.00 / typical
- Dec 15, 2024$11.00$-54.00 / typical
- Jun 23, 2025$12.00$-53.00 / typical
- Feb 11, 2025$19.00$-46.00 / typical
- Apr 30, 2021$20.00$-45.00 / typical
Auction insight
1 of 2 auction closes (50%) landed below the $65.00 fair value — averaging $0.00 under. All-time auction floor: $65.00.
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A great lens for the price. I purchased this lens to use with my Nikon D3200. I've used it for a couple days now and have been very pleased with it. At first the motor was a little noisy, but it soon got quieter. The auto focus works well with my camera. It doesn't focus as fast as a Nikon lens does, but it didn't cost as much either. It has excellent clarity through its entire range. It seems well built also. Over all I think it's an excellent value.
Not exactly what I was expecting It's a great lens, but not what I had hoped for. It requires me to be further away from my subject and isn't as close up as I had hoped. I should have went with a smaller macro. It's a great lens. The fault was my own.
A decent cheap AF telephoto lens. I got this much cheaper than retail price. I wanted a lens to get me closer to animals at the zoo or people playing sports. It serves the purpose well, given the price point. Like most lower end zoom lenses, it's a compromise. It is soft wide open and prone to CA wide or long. The build quality of the lens is great. Probably nicer than anything made by Nikon or Sigma for the same price point. AF is slow, just like other lenses in this pricerange. You have to hold still when using it if you're not using a mono/tripod since it does not have image stabilization. I've used both the cheaper version of Tamron's 70-300 and the Di model which I bought on ebay. The cheaper version performs almost identically and has vibrant color delivery. The only downside of the cheaper model is that the lens material feels cheaper. I was impressed with both lenses, given their cheap purchase price. I have no preference over Nikon or Sigma brand lenses and was just shopping around for a deal. That's how I wound up with the Tamron lens. So far, so good.Read full review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro?
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is a camera lens with 70-300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.0 - 5.6/32, for the Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 435g.
What mount is the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro compatible with?
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro uses a Canon EF, Canon EF-S, Minolta A, Nikon DX, Nikon FX, Pentax K, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.
How much does the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro typically sells for around $1.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro a good lens?
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro has a community rating of 4.1/5 from 28 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro?
Similar lenses include Access P-MC 85-300mm f/5 Macro, Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 IS USM, Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM.