Tamron 70–300mm f/4–5.6 LD Di Lens – Canon EF Mount – MF Only – Macro 1:2

Description:

Tamron 70–300mm f/4–5.6 LD Di Macro 1:2 telephoto zoom lens in manual focus only configuration, compatible with Canon EF-mount film and digital SLRs. This versatile lens offers a long reach, lightweight build, and macro capability at 300mm. Ideal for wildlife, sports, and close-up photography with vintage manual control.

Originally released in 2006, this Di-series lens was designed for both full-frame and APS-C Canon DSLRs. Though autofocus is disabled or non-functional in this unit, manual focus operation remains smooth and precise. The macro mode at 180–300mm allows for up to 0.5x magnification, making it a great budget-friendly option for tele-macro work.

Key Features:

• Focal Length: 70–300mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4–5.6
• Mount: Canon EF (manual focus only)
• Optical Design: 13 elements in 9 groups
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.5m (macro mode: 0.95m)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.5x (Macro 1:2 at 300mm)
• Filter Thread: 62mm
• Aperture Blades: 9
• Coating: Multi-layer Di coating for digital sensors
• Build: Lightweight plastic barrel
• Weight: ~435g

Included:

• Tamron 70–300mm f/4–5.6 LD Di lens (Canon EF mount)
• Front and rear lens caps
  

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Collector Notes:

This lens is a popular entry-level telephoto zoom with surprising macro capability. Though autofocus is disabled in this unit, it remains fully usable on Canon EF-mount bodies in manual mode. The macro function at 300mm is especially useful for flowers, textures, and small subjects. A great choice for photographers who prefer manual control or are building a budget-friendly telephoto kit.