Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 Zoom Lens (for Canon EOS Cameras) with Case + Cleaning Kit

Setting the standard for lightweight long-range zooms.

The Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro Autofocus Lens is a quality, compact ultra tele zoom which covers the 70mm to 300mm telephoto range, with a macro magnification ratio of 1:2 (1/2 life size) at the 300mm setting -- ideal for shooting subjects that are difficult to approach such as sporting and theatrical events.

Di (Digitally Integrated Design) is a designation Tamron puts on lenses featuring optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras. Di lenses are designed for superior use on both digital and film SLR cameras. The optical system also, incorporates a LD (Low Dispersion) lens, resulting in clear sharp images free of chromatic aberration.

This lens delivers ultimate handling, ease and portability in the field due to its lightweight size and mechanical operation. It is best suited for shooting outdoors to make full use of the real telephoto of 300mm as well as providing diversity in portraiture using the medium focal length ranges of 70mm to 135mm.

Key Features:

Digitally Integrated Lenses for Top Imaging Performance
Di (Digitally Integrated Design) is a Tamron designation that applies to lenses that have been optimized for digital capture using advanced multi-coating techniques and optical designs that assure excellent image quality across the entire picture field. Because of these characteristics, Di lenses provide outstanding performance on cameras with full-frame and APS-C format sensors as well as on 35mm film.

Low Dispersion (LD) Glass for Greater Lens Sharpness
Low dispersion (LD) glass elements in a lens help reduce chromatic aberration; the tendency of light of different colors to come to different points of focus at the image plane. Chromatic aberration reduces the sharpness of an image, but glass with an extremely lowdispersion index, has less of a tendency to separate (defract) a ray of light into a rainbow of colors. This characteristic allows the lens designer to effectively compensate for chromatic aberration at the center of the field (on axis), a particular problem at long focal lengths (the telephoto end of the zoom range), and for lateral chromatic aberration (towards the edges of the field) that often occurs at short focal lengths (the wide-angle end of the zoom range.)

Macro Effect of 1:2 in Telephoto Zoom Range
Flipping a macro switch in the focal length range of 180mm to 300mm allows entry into the macro range, for photography as close as 37.4" (95cm) from the subject. In the macro range, one can take advantage of the telephoto effect and a maximum magnification ratio up to 1:2. In addition, since the focal length in the macro range spans from 180mm to 300mm, zooming can also be used to adjust composition.

How Does the Macro Function Benefit You?
The macro feature the Tamron 70-300mm Di LD lens allows you to take a more magnified photograph of your subject. With a 1:2 macro magnification ratio you will to get half-life size images.
Standard non-macro mode		Closest focusing distance when not in macro mode		Closest focusing distance and the maximum macro magnification

Protect your valuable equipment with this quality carrying case.

This Precision Design 1000 Deluxe SLR Pro Carrying Case is designed to easily accommodate your digital SLR camera, lenses, flash, and numerous accessories including batteries, memory cards, filters and much more. Made from durable nylon, and outfitted with a reinforced handle, this case will keep your equipment well-protected from light impacts and scratches, while providing ample storage. Features numerous zippered pockets, velcro interior dividers, oversized mesh pocket, rain flap, reinforced sides and an adjustable shoulder strap.

Key Features:

• Made from durable nylon, outfitted with leather reinforced handle
• Travel is made easier and safer with slip-resistant shoulder strap
• Numerous zippered pockets hold all your supplies
• Main compartment with four velcro dividers provides individual customization
• Front padded zippered pocket with two inner sewn pockets, plus four pen pockets
• Oversized mesh pocket with zipper under the top flap
• Small pocket under the bag's protective rain flap
• Extra strong, reinforced top, bottom & all four sides to hold heavier equipment
• Internal Dimensions (WxHxD): 11 x 6.5 x 6 in. (28 x 16.5 x 15.2cm)

Essential items for the proper maintenance of your equipment

It's obvious that the cleaner the lens and camera sensor, the sharper your pictures will be. Dirt, dust, and fingerprints will degrade the image quality of even the finest optics. However, it's equally important to avoid using incorrect cleaning materials which can permanently damage your photo equipment.

This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses and digital SLR camera, including an air blower, soft brush, cleaning solution, lens tissues, cotton swabs, and a microfiber cloth. Also includes a soft carrying pouch.