( 9 reviews )
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Posted: Apr 9 2009
Just started in dslr one yr ago-nikon d60 + sony alpha. both camera with 200mm lens. lots of nature photos and was considering a longer lens. saw the reveiw for the tamron 500 and decided to go for a try. tamron is decent but heavy. AF does not work with nikon d40 or 60! MF is ok. tried it on a d50 without problems. tried a 75-300 and really like it. bottom line-suggest 300mm lens. 500 is great but does not work w/ nikon d40 or 60. it is also heavy. happy photos. :)
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Mar 11 2009
I took a jump into this lens by research and faith... Bought it mostly for further reach of birds, I'm not disappointed. It took some use to handheld which got some decent shots and even better on a tripod...I'm pretty happy with it. As in comparing with the brand name competitors, I have no idea but I know cost was a factor...think its well worth it!
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Posted: Jan 21 2009
I rented this lens out for a weekend to check it out. So I guess I qualify to comment. It's a humongous hunk of a lens. Auto focus works pretty fast in good sun light, but I noticed hunting after the slightest change in position. I haven't noticed any distortion or softness at the 500 range. Considering the quantum price shift when one desires a Canon or a Nikon, this is a very good buy for wildlife photographers. Don't even nurse the thought of any action photography, let alone tracking a flying bird, at least in the higher zoom range. I did track a Dobermann running full speed, to be fair :-)
