Tamron SP 70-300mm f/3.5-4.5 Di VC USD – Ultrasonic Silent Drive
My internet travels have led me to discover another interesting lens. Tamron has finally developed a SWM/USM equivalent, this means for the first time Tamron offers fast, silent focus with full time manual override – the USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). The first lens that uses this new technology is the “Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD”.
This lens is clearly designed to compete with the Nikkor AF-S 70-300mm f/4-5.6 VR and the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM, featuring the same focal range, image stabilisation (VC) and fast silent focus. (What does the alphabet soup mean?)
I know I will be keeping a close eye on this lens as a possible replacement for my Tamron 70-300mm (1:2 Macro).
Full press release available here.
