Donkas1946 Loc: Southern NH

Just bought one of these for my 7d II AND 70d. Bought it from local craigslist for $1350.00 does a great job but a little less iq than the 70-300L or the new 100-400l II. But for all around j
Does a great job glad I bought it.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

A short time ago there was a article in a photo mag and on the internet by a guy who did just that, got the longest Tamron at that time and traveled the world for , I Think , 14 months, ended up marring the girlfriend he took with him, he seemed quite happy with the choice, of both lens and girl, Bob.

wcmoorejr Loc: Birmingham Alabama

I bought the 16-300 Tamron for my 7DmkII for the same reasons that you brought up. One lens on a trip where I cannot lug around the weight of all of my gear. the lens is very good. I would not shoot weddings with it but for preserving memories from my trips, it is fantastic.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Good thinking. I have a Nikon 28-300mm, and it's lighter and smaller than the two top Nikon lenses, so it makes a good all-around lens. Read some reviews and comparisons.

On the other hand, on a trip like that, I'd take my Sony RX100 III. I carry it in a belt case, so it's unobtrusive, and it takes nice shots. Whatever you bring, know it inside and out so you don't spend time thinking about what you have to do.

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare

bersharbp Loc: Texas

If it were my nickel, the Panasonic would be to much to resist. Lieca - none better, 1 inch sensor, etc. The weight reduction alone would tip the scale for me

martyr2013 Loc: Massachusetts

I have a Tamron 18-270 Di II VC PZD for my Nikon D5100 and used on a recent trip to Italy. I never had to change lenses and it was perfect for outdoor scenes and indoor low light buildings. I got some very good shots with it and 2 are hanging at our community center photo display. I am very happy with this lens.

coolhoosier Loc: Dover, NH, USA

I have a Tamron 28-200 f/3.5 which stays pretty much permanently mounted to my Sony A99. That's a bit shorter range spread than the OP is talking about, but it still gets the job done 90% of the time.

That and, perhaps, one additional lens are all I ever travel with: a 300mm tele (Minolta "beercan" lens for reach or for wild life -- 2X tele-extender optional) or a Vivitar 14mm manual lens for landscape and cityscape shots.

Paul J. Svetlik Loc: Colorado

After missing a number of shots when I try to change the SLR lenses (on trips to Europe or actually any other travel multiday trips), the convenience of Lumix FZ1000 is obvious and a very attractive choice - although might be a little compromise - depending on how large your images you want to print?
I usually don't go much over 16"x20" size and feel good about my decision going light with a bridge camera.
(While my SLR's get a nice vacation).

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Yeah, you have to be careful swinging those big lenses around. Hope she's healing nicely. :twisted:

Don Fischer Loc: Antelope, Ore

It seem's to me that most people think there are really two different classes of lens, the prime super lens and the walk around lens. If I were on vacation taking a trip, I'd want a walk around lens, that would be something like 18mm on the low side to 300mm on the high side. If you are simply walking around recording what you see, you really ddon't need a heavy super expensive lens. You find a shot you figure's is gonna make you rich, have other lens you think would be a lot better either in the motel or in the car. Seem's to me it's a lot easier and serve's it's purpose well to have one lens that will cover a lot of base's rather than either a number of prime's and/or some heavy 2.8 lens. I could not imagine carrying around something like an expensive Nikon 80-200 2.8 on the theory that I'd find one or two shot's where I wish I'd have had it.

I recall reading about a large format photographer years ago that never took his big camera out to look for things to shoot. Instead he'd take a much lighter 35mm to take photo's with and then look at what he got later to decide if he really wanted to carry the big camera in. That make's sense to me. Not a lot different to me as carrying around a lens better suited for something other than a walk around on a vacation just in case you run into that one shot you believe is special.

I guess what I'm thinking is are you on a photo shoot or a vacation? Were it me I'd be happy having maybe an 18-270 Tamron.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

As long as you either don't want to shoot interiors or buildings or don't mind doing some stiching in PP when you get back, you should be fine. I would want to have a wider angle lens available, if I were tooling around the narrow side streets of old Europe.

Beemer

I have been using it on my Canon as a walk around lens with good results. It is a compromise, but a good one.

BTW - I am putting it up for sale as I received a great gift to replace it. Let me know if interested.

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

Several years ago I bought a Tamron 18-270mm lens for my 50D. It replaced a pile of "kit" glass, and reduced the weight of my bag by pounds. I was looking for a fully walk-around lens, for a cruise to the Med. Actually I couldn't have made a better decision. My only regret is not having with me a fast f2.8 lens for the interiors of some churches in Rome. If you're going to Venice, you'll really like the 18mm end of the spectrum. Many buildings are built very close to canals, this means you can only back up so far, or be a good swimmer. Buy, and test the lens prior to your leaving. This will eliminate a problem right out of the box. The Tamron lenses are warrantied for 6 years. This will give you a opportunity to send the lens back to Tamron for tuning if a problem is evident. If you feel there is a problem, send it back for warranty service, don't just get a new copy. Tamron will work very close with you to repair, or adjust your lens. I found on my Tamrons, that sending the lens in with good data to the repair service will get your lens fixed and tuned to your camera specs. You'll get a much better lens back, my 18-270mm came back almost "L" quality on my old 50D, and 7D Classic.

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gmb3 Loc: Coastal CenCal

1 - If your camera is going to be stolen, it was because you were not watching it, regardless of brand, lens, etc. Or you have walked into area you should not be in, whether you have a camera or not.

2 - IMHO, the Canon 24-105 is my go to lens. Not too big/heavy and gets 95% of the pix I want and is only 1 stop slower than a f2.8 len$. But then my bodies are always attached to the battery grip so I'm used to carrying heavy gear. Always have.

3 - If I am going to go all out I load up my Optech double sling straps and throw my fish eye lens into a pocket. That's 2 bodies/grips, 24-105 and 70-200 on my shoulders.

djbolden Loc: garrett co maryland

I am not totally satisfied with lens , I am by no means a pro photographer ,but I constantly get soft images. I shoot with a Nikon 7100 and had the choice between the Tamoron 28-300 and the Nikon 28 - 140 and now wandering if I made the wrong choice/