sexyny   10 #1 Posted February 15, 2007 Can some one please point out the difference between the two lenses. Which is suitable for which type of photography, which is better etc..  I have a canon 400d camera.  Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
mrmist   10 #2 Posted February 16, 2007 From what I have heard, the 90-300 USM is alright, focuses fairly quickly, but the quality drops off at the telephoto end. Not that useful for low-light shots.  The Tamron 55-200mm f/4-5.6 LD Macro Di ll is quite a good lens for the money.  Either would be a reasonable addition to a kit lens, for example, for expanding your coverage out for wildlife shots or similar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
willman   10 #3 Posted February 16, 2007 i bought the tamron , 2 reasons it was only £80 and i already had a sigma that went to 300mm.the tamron does reduce the number of lenses i need to carry. 18-55 and 55-200 usually these days.  whereas prior to that i had 18-55 , then one to cover the 55to 90mm and then the 90 - 300 and i always took them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
neeeeeeeeeek   10 #4 Posted February 16, 2007 I had a Canon 90-300 and at was not sharp at the telephoto end, even when used on a tripod. They are cheap though in lens terms so good value for money. The Tamron will still have a good range as you are using it on a Digtial SLR, you might find it gives better results because it does not go up to 300. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sexyny   10 #5 Posted February 16, 2007 Thanks to all for your feedback  Is it worth buying the canon 90-300mm if I already have the tamron lense? (it came in bundled with camera but only just got hold of it) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
hockeybear   10 #6 Posted February 16, 2007 It depends entirely on what you want to photograph, If 200mm gets you close enough, then no. Don't forget you can always enlarge areas of your pic on the computer. Dave.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RPG Â Â 10 #7 Posted July 17, 2007 The Tamron is exceptional quality, I've been most pleased with mine. The low-points are the plastic/alloy mix for the bayonet ring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...