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Hi
Looking at getting this lense, does anyone know the approx size of the lense? mainly the length but width aswell if you know. Need to know if it will fit into my case.
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Taken from Tamron site but it is for the new DI model.
Diameter x Length ø3.0 x 4.6in.
(ø76.6 x 116.5mm)
It looks about that in the shop window..Jessops
And an alternative
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro (Nikon AF)
Dimensions: Diameter 76.6mm x Length 122mm
Lumix LX5.
Canon 350 D.+ 18-55 Kit lens + Tamron 70-300 macro. + Canon 50mm f1.8 + Manfrotto tripod, in bag.
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You are welcome, but if it turns out to be 7feet 4 inch, don't blame me. Just get a bigger bag.
Lumix LX5.
Canon 350 D.+ 18-55 Kit lens + Tamron 70-300 macro. + Canon 50mm f1.8 + Manfrotto tripod, in bag.
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Update...Length with both dust caps on.140mm.
Width.. 75mm....
Lens hood width 87mm. This will fit over the lens back to front and does not increase the length.
This is not the new DI model but the one you state.
It arrived this morning with a 350D . whooooooee.
Lumix LX5.
Canon 350 D.+ 18-55 Kit lens + Tamron 70-300 macro. + Canon 50mm f1.8 + Manfrotto tripod, in bag.
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