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Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Review

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The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens is a fantastic offering with a great zoom range, and excellent image quality. It is lighter and more compact than the Hefty Sigma 60 to 600 millimeter. Overall, it is a great zoom lens and not a pain to carry.

This Tamron 50-400mm lens is a fantastic offering for those who want a great zoom range and image quality but also want a lighter and more compact option than the hefty Sigma 60 to 600 millimeter lens.

Pros
  • Great zoom range
  • Excellent image quality
  • Lighter and more compact than similar lenses
Cons
  • Slightly softer corners at 400mm
  • Rather dark aperture
  • Limited out of focus backgrounds

The lens offers excellent sharpness and contrast, with only a few drawbacks such as slightly softer corners at 400mm.

The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD lens is a fantastic offering for those who want a great zoom range and image quality but also want a lighter and more compact option than the hefty Sigma 60 to 600 millimeter lens. Despite the shorter zoom range, it is great for bird photography and you can always crop the image if your camera is high enough resolution. It offers excellent sharpness and contrast, with only a few drawbacks such as slightly softer corners at 400mm, and a rather dark aperture, limiting the out of focus backgrounds. However, it is a great proposition for a zoom lens and is not a pain to carry around, making it a great option for those on the go.

It is a great proposition for a zoom lens and is not a pain to carry around, making it a great option for those on the go.

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