Amazon.com Product Description

When Tamron made its AF28-200 f3.8-f5.6 Super II macro lens, it had the shortest minimum focusing distance in its class. At just over 3 inches, and weighing only 1.6 ounces, it gives you high-quality images in a very compact body. This is due in part to the two hybrid aspherical elements and a large LD (low-dispersion) element built into the lens optics. Also contributing to the high image quality is the integrated focus cam, which optimizes the internal focusing mechanism. This system works to reduce the minimum focusing distance while boosting the overall optical performance. This model is dedicated to Pentax SLR cameras. ... Read more

Features

• Dedicated to Pentax SLRs
• Shortest minimum focusing distance in its class
• Macro ratio of 1:4.8
• Minimum focus range of 31.5 inches at 200mm; 37.4 inches at 28mm
• 72-millimeter filter diameter

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you want to take intimate close-ups or shoot from a nonintrusive distance, the Tamron AF70-300 f/4-5.6 lens is ideal. It has a steady zooming mechanism with superb endurance that increases stability and reduces blurring in your images, ensuring high-quality pictures across the entire zoom range. This model is dedicated to Canon SLR cameras. ... Read more

Features

• Dedicated to Canon SLRs
• Rotational zooming
• 34-to-8-degree angle of view
• Macro ratio: 1:3.8
• 58-millimeter filter diameter

Reviews (1)

Good lens to have
One of the influencing reasons I entered the world of SLRs was so I could have a variety of lenses to suit different needs. I bought this lens as a package deal that included the Canon Rebel 2000 body and the basic Tamron 28-80mm lens. The reason I chose this lens was based a lot on its price. I knew that I wouldn't be using this lens non-stop, nor would I demand the quality of a [lens] with the same range. But I wanted a lens that I could carry around and be ready for that long shot. It has served me very well, and I have taken some great pictures with it.

I think every photographer with an SLR camera should have a lens that can go to this range. It has come in handy many times, with good results. For example, I recently took a trip to Australia. For about 95% of the time I used the 28-80mm lens, but there were a few occasions where I was so glad I had a lens that can go to 300mm. We went to Rainbow Beach, a popular tourist spot, where our guide spotted some whales off in the ocean. Everyone grabbed their camera, and I whipped out this lens and got ready. At 300mm the pictures turned out great, and the whales can be seen at a size that dwarfs how they would have been at 80mm. I felt so sorry for the people taking pictures with a point and shoot without a zoom. They wouldn't see a thing in their pictures!

One more time this lens came in handy was for taking pictures of birds. At South Molle Island we had the chance to see hundreds of lorikeets, very colorful birds native to Australia (I think). Anyway, we could get very close to the birds as they were fed. With the 100-30033 lens I was able to get great pictures of frame-filling birds. I am so happy I had this lens handy.

When you buy this lens though, don't expect the sharpest results. The picture quality is a little iffy at the larger focal lengths. You can probably find some lens tests online that compare it to others. But what makes me recommend this lens to you is just the fact that you should have a lens that can give you these kinds of pictures no matter what kind of photographer you are. And the rather cheap price is just another benefit. ... Read more