Is the tamron sp 70 300mm f 4 5 6 di vc usd good for wildlife?

The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD is a solid, affordable way into wildlife, mainly because of its reach. On full frame it gives you 300mm, and on an APS-C body it's effectively 450mm to 480mm, depending on the mount. It's stabilised and has autofocus, which helps with distant, moving subjects. The trade-off is light. At 300mm it's only f/5.6, so you'll want decent daylight or a higher ISO in the evening. Read wildlife and sport for why reach matters so much there.

It pairs well with a crop body, which gives you even more reach for the money. I'd look at the Nikon D500 or the Canon EOS 7D Mark II for that. If you shoot full frame, the Canon EOS 5D Mark IV or Nikon D850 are good hosts. If you find you need more light, the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 is the step up.

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