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Manufacturer TamronCanonNikon NikkorSigma
Model SP 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USDEF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS USMAF-S 70-300 mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR70-300 mm f/4-5.6 DG OS
Lenst style Telephoto zoom Telephoto zoom Telephoto zoom Telephoto zoom
Focal length 70 - 300 mm 70 - 300 mm 70 - 300 mm 70 - 300 mm
Maximum aperture f/4 - 5.6 f/4 - 5.6 f/4.5 - 5.6 f/4 - 5.6
Angle of view 34 - 18 o 34.3 - 8.2 o 34.2 - 8.1 o 34.3 - 8.2 o
Closest focusing distance 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m
Maximum magnification 1:4 3.85 1:4 1:3.9
Minimum aperture 32 32 40 22
Diaphragm blades 9 8 9 9
Auto focus type USD USM AF AF
Lens Construction 17 elements / 12 group 15 elements / 10 group 17 elements / 12 group 16 elements / 11 group
Filter diameter 62 mm 58 mm 67 mm 62 mm
Macro Yes/No No Yes No No
Stabilization Yes Yes Yes Yes
Available mounts Canon EF
Nikon F
Sony A / Minolta
Canon EF Nikon F Canon EF
Nikon F
Sony A / Minolta
Sigma
Pentax K
Dimensions 81.5 x 142.7 mm 142.8 x 76.5 mm 80 x 143.5 mm 76.5 x 126.5 mm
Weight 765 g 630 g 725 g 610 g
Additional information Released: 09.03.2010
Extra Low Dispersion (XLD) element
Marketed October 2005 Marketed 2006 1 SLD element
Score [max 5.00]
4.57 (29)
3.94 (11)
4.31 (14)
3.67 (1)
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