Tamron 70-300 lens.. worth upgrading?

[salsa-king]

Currently using a Tamron 70-300 lens that has macro too (cost about £170 from Jessops)

Not used it a lot and wonder if a better lens is worth investing in (not going silly spending) like a Canon 70-300 usm or a Sigma 70-300 that has OS.

I get shots like this that are improved in lightRoom


JapFest 2-38 by salsa-king, on Flickr


JapFest 2-71 by salsa-king, on Flickr


JapFest 2-81 by salsa-king, on Flickr

I used servo assist and multi shot mode. TBH a lot were blurred to be expected but using multi shot I hoped to get at least one ok

The lens isn't Image Stabilized.. would that help much?

I'm using a canon 500D camera.

Would benifit from getting a bit better lens?


tnx

 

[salsa-king]

anyone?

 

[minnnt]

Tbh, I think they're pretty bang on.

Tamron do an SP version that is around £290 that has VC and it works well. Have a look on YouTube for some reviews.

 

[salsa-king]

Are you saying upgrade then?

Tnx for replying?

 

[minnnt]

I asked a similar question a few days ago, and the overwhelming response was that the SP wiped the floor with the budget version...

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=494263

If you have the cash then why not?

But, as i said, the pictures look pretty good to me from the lens you have now.

 

[andyred]

I bought the Canon version (70-300IS) and was very happy with it, did what I was after, I've currently got it up for sale in the classifieds as it's not getting used now and I'm after an upgrade - I wouldn't be selling on of I could afford to keep it and buy the upgrade I'm after...