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    Tamron 100-300 mm f/ 5-6.3 186D
    Tamron 100-300 mm f/ 5-6.3 186D

    Tamron 100-300 mm f/ 5-6.3 186D

    100–300mm · f/5–6.3

    Overview

    The Tamron 100-300mm f/5-6.3 186D is a budget telephoto zoom with mixed optical performance. It delivers decent sharpness in good light and smooth bokeh at wider apertures, but struggles in low light and shows softness at the long end. Build quality is light with a plastic/rubber body and metal mount, though the autofocus is noisy and slow, especially at 300mm. It suits beginners on a tight budget who shoot in bright conditions and can tolerate its limitations.