MChapp wrote:
> Hello folks!! I am new to this list and new to photography. I have followed some of
>this thread and wish to solicit comments on the Tamron 70-300mm zoom lens I propose
>to use with my ZX-7.
Hi, and welcome to the list!
> I am obviously an amateur and wish to capture long shots of wildlife as well as some
>portraiture.
You share your interest with many on the list. I am no expert in either, but I am sure
you will get good advice from someone else.
> I'd like to know if this is a reasonble quality lens, durable/good optics, etc.;
>whether it will render reasonable quality prints (given my amateur standing)
I don't know this lens, but I think it can, but this is more depending on how well you
use it.
> and whether or not I should think about some alternative if this purchase would not
>be wise.
I have heard many favourable comments from other list members on a number of Sigma
lenses of the same range. Maybe someone will give you some reports.
> Thanks for your patience with "the new guy"
Sometimes we have more patience with new guys than with some of us old ones... :)
Welcome and good luck,
Lasse
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