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FYI, the variable-aperture lenses (like you posted) ramp smaller awfully quickly. So the 70-300mm is f/4 from 70mm to 103mm, and then is f/4.5 from 104mm to 154mm, then f/5 from 155mm to 228mm, and then f/5.6 from there on out. As a result, as you zoom in, your aperture gets smaller (and number after the f gets bigger), and you end up possibly having your subject be blurry since you'll need to lower your shutter speed in order to compensate.
The Tamron posted is f/4 throughout the range, so after ~100mm it will have a wider aperture, which will let in more light, and allow you to have a faster shutter speed to reduce blurriness. That being said, there's not a huge difference between the two, so if you already have the 70-300mm you're probably not going to see that much of a difference. The 70-210mm also only goes to 210mm, so you might miss some shots if they're too far away.
For the money, this is much better. Your use case requires a lens that can zoom and takes high speed pictures. Because your target is in motion, you want a faster (larger aperture) lens.
If you need something faster (lower light, indoors, more action), the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 is incredible.
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This or canon 70-300 f4-5.6 usm ii? Lens sharpness wise... need something to shoot my kid's soccer game.
For the money, this is much better. Your use case requires a lens that can zoom and takes high speed pictures. Because your target is in motion, you want a faster (larger aperture) lens.
If you need something faster (lower light, indoors, more action), the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 is incredible.
Is there something similar for Sony a7r3? In the same price range +/- 250$ would be fine. I'm not a pro photographer, just for vacations and whatnot. Typically I carry around a 24-70 2.8 and a 50mm 1.8.
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The Tamron posted is f/4 throughout the range, so after ~100mm it will have a wider aperture, which will let in more light, and allow you to have a faster shutter speed to reduce blurriness. That being said, there's not a huge difference between the two, so if you already have the 70-300mm you're probably not going to see that much of a difference. The 70-210mm also only goes to 210mm, so you might miss some shots if they're too far away.
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If you need something faster (lower light, indoors, more action), the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 is incredible.
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If you need something faster (lower light, indoors, more action), the Tamron 70-200 f2.8 is incredible.
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