Tamron is a third-party lens manufacturer that makes high-quality lenses for most major DSLR camera bodies -- Nikon, Canon, Sony, etc. The Tamron SP 60-300mm 23A lens came out in 2003 as a cheaper alternative to brand-name lenses. You can buy it used for $149.
Aperture Range
The Tamron SP 60-300mm 23A lens has a maximum aperture of F3.6. In low light, this lens will respond well. The minimum aperture is F32, which will allow for clear shots at high ISO settings in daylight for subjects at a distance.
Zoom and Focus Length
A minimum focus length of 60mm and a maximum of 300mm makes the Tamron SP 60-300mm 23A lens a distance lens. It will be hard to focus on close-up subjects, but easy to capture things that are quite far away.
Weight and Dimensions
The Tamron SP 60-300mm 23A lens weighs 31 ounces. The barrel of the lens is 6 1/2 inches long, and it has a 62mm filter. The Tamron SP 60-300mm 23A lens features Tamron's Adaptall mount, which connects to Nikon, Canon, and Sony DSLR cameras.
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