Tamron 18-270 mm Lense
Feb 1, 2015 09:22:31 #
i have this lense on nikon mount. after i had it a year or so. the lense locked up. no movement in or out. no creep at all. sent it in tamron warranty. when it was returned it did what your lense is doing,falls down. I have a friend with the same lense and his does it all so. They make a big rubber band which you can put on it. Depending where you put it. It adjusts your lense tightness to where you like it. works perfect.
Feb 1, 2015 10:25:18 #
I had the same problem and I purchased a specially made rubber band sold by B&H Photo. It is called Lens Band and you will find it on page 146 of their catalog. The price is $4.99
Case solved
Case solved
Feb 1, 2015 10:49:14 #
brian43053
Loc: Buffalo, NY
i have the same sense for my sony a99 and i have the same problem. It's called lens creep. There is a little lock on the lens to stop that from happening when it's at your side but should you point your lens down for a shot - lens creep happens again. Someone here suggested a thick rubber band and it works quite well.
Feb 1, 2015 12:19:25 #
Think it's a nice lens. However, I got so tired of the lens creep--even after sending it back to Tamron-- that I traded it in (didn't get much for it) for the new Tamron 16-300. The new one doesn't creep, just maybe a tad sharper, & has more range. Really like it.
Both are terrific "walking around" lenses, but think about why Tamron brought out a much improved new model? So now I have the latest and greatest until the next "l & g" comes out.
Both are terrific "walking around" lenses, but think about why Tamron brought out a much improved new model? So now I have the latest and greatest until the next "l & g" comes out.
Feb 1, 2015 12:22:30 #
sonadam wrote:
I had the same problem and I purchased a specially made rubber band sold by B&H Photo. It is called Lens Band and you will find it on page 146 of their catalog. The price is $4.99
Case solved
Case solved
5 bucks for a rubber band? :shock:
Ever hear of Office Max or Office Depot? :roll:
Feb 1, 2015 12:26:36 #
Mogul wrote:
Divorced long?
You must be a slow learner....
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-280639-1.html#4732545
Feb 1, 2015 12:44:03 #
SonnyE wrote:
Both posts reported. I don't believe that it is me who is the slow learner. Insults are acceptable; obscenity is not.
Feb 1, 2015 13:53:00 #
NJphotodoc
Loc: Now in the First State
It's a known problem with this lens (and similar zooms). You have to trade off a easily maneuverable zoom vs one that is stiff.
I simply slide the lock closed and the problem goes away. And I also have a Lowepro Toploader Pro 70 which is a handy way of carrying your camera with your lens and accessories (like a 2nd lens, stobe, extra battery, SD card, etc). In addition, it offers protection when the weather turns south and you want to protect your equipment.
I simply slide the lock closed and the problem goes away. And I also have a Lowepro Toploader Pro 70 which is a handy way of carrying your camera with your lens and accessories (like a 2nd lens, stobe, extra battery, SD card, etc). In addition, it offers protection when the weather turns south and you want to protect your equipment.
Feb 1, 2015 14:06:08 #
Mogul wrote:
Both posts reported. I don't believe that it is me who is the slow learner. Insults are acceptable; obscenity is not.
;)
Grumpy old man alert. :thumbdown:
You poke at me, I poke back old man.
Feb 1, 2015 14:51:30 #
Feb 1, 2015 15:57:03 #
rolf wrote:
Why don't you lock it?
I have the 18/200 & the lock only functions in the retracted position. My Tamron when in use stays extended at the last focus point (manual). Brilliant lense.
Feb 1, 2015 16:31:16 #
Feb 1, 2015 16:33:28 #
brian43053
Loc: Buffalo, NY
SonnyE wrote:
;)
Grumpy old man alert. :thumbdown:
You poke at me, I poke back old man.
Grumpy old man alert. :thumbdown:
You poke at me, I poke back old man.
Looks to me like your avatar says it all!!!
Feb 1, 2015 19:33:13 #
bobhoco wrote:
I purchased a Tamron 18-270 mm lense approximately a year ago. It attaches to a Canon 7D. It takes good pictures but the problem is that when I carry it over my shoulder the lense extends out from the 18mm to the 270 mm all by itself. I have contacted Tamron concerning this and they say to send it in and they would look at it. Just wondered if anyone else has experienced this and is there any other way of getting it fixed other than shipping it back to them. Thanks!!
I find that if I don't have it on the 18mm and put the catch on it slides out
Feb 1, 2015 23:29:52 #
I had the same lens brand new a few yrs ago and it did the same thing. it does have a lock on it as you may know, but I didn't like locking and unlocking it. I missed shots that way. I did send it back and the were able to tighten it so it would not extend it self while hanging down.
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