Sony 70-350 or Tamron 70-300

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Found a good place to set up a tripod for the moon, with a bit of light reflecting from a man-made pond. It was quite windy however.
Pardon the subpar jpgs straight from camera...
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  • ILCE-6700
  • E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
  • 43.0 mm
  • ƒ/5
  • 1/50 sec
  • ISO 6400

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  • ILCE-6700
  • E 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS
  • 59.0 mm
  • ƒ/11
  • 10/16 sec
  • ISO 100

As I suspected, using clear image zoom does NOT turn a kit lens into a superzoom.
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  • ILCE-6700
  • 135.0 mm
  • ƒ/11
  • 1/100 sec
  • ISO 100


I have previously gotten better results without CIZ and the same lens, maybe I will try again tonight in another spot which is sheltered from the wind. Bottom line is though, I really want a proper zoom lens, and I have my eyes set on the Sony 70-350mm some time this year.
 
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How does the Tamron 70-300 bear out? I've never investigated either lens, but Tamron has that 6-year warranty that's tough to ignore.
The Tamron is lighter and cheaper, but lacks the extra reach and OSS of the Sony. I do like that its a full-frame lens, as I should really stop investing in APSC lenses. I'll watch some reviews and get back to you.
 
I was recommended the Tamron 50-400 by a few guys on the Sony forum on DP Review. I have never owned a Tamron lens before. It's a beautifully made lens, gets great reviews and in my limited experience so far I am really happy with it.
 
I was recommended the Tamron 50-400 by a few guys on the Sony forum on DP Review. I have never owned a Tamron lens before. It's a beautifully made lens, gets great reviews and in my limited experience so far I am really happy with it.
Does the Tamron 50-400 work with the 2.0x TC? Do the Sony TC’s work with any other FE lens apart from a Sony Lens?
 
I bought the Tamron 50-400 last year in mid-season.
Have you set up the custom switch on yours? if so, I'd be interested what you have set it too.

Also, I agree, the close focusing at 50mm is certainly a big bonus and the focusing is very fast.
 
Yeah, I've never had a lens with buttons before. This camera has enough buttons for me. I still can't remember what I have some of them set too!
 

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