Tamron 16/300 Lens for Canon.
Apr 13, 2017 07:43:14 #
robertcbyrd
Loc: 28754
I just bought the camera 16 to 300 millimeter lens and it her as yesterday. I used it last night in low light and regular light wide-angle and zoom and find it to be more than adequate for my amateur needs.
There may not be much difference between 270 millimeters and 300 millimeters but the more the better.
There may not be much difference between 270 millimeters and 300 millimeters but the more the better.
Apr 13, 2017 08:56:57 #
jrcarpe wrote:
Would love to get others opinions of this lens. For every day use. Thanks................jc
I had the Tamron 18-270 and passed it on to my son and bought the 16-300. Besides the slightly wider and longer mm, for me the main difference is that there was a lot of "lens creep" in the 18-270 and there is no creep in the 16-300. Also, the quality of the photos is just fine.
Apr 13, 2017 09:27:44 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
PHRubin wrote:
bcheary - Don't bother. The extra reach from 270 to 300 is insignificant (~10%) as is 18 to 16 (~11%)
He didn't say he had the 18-270.
Apr 13, 2017 09:39:07 #
I have the lens and it goes with me on vacations. At home I keep a 18 - 140 lens on my camera. Just a personal preference.
Apr 13, 2017 09:47:45 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
It is a OK lens but I went from that to a 28-300 aqs It is a faster focusing lens. I found the 28 too slow fraction shots.
Apr 13, 2017 10:11:38 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
RonBoyd wrote:
This is my "walking around, prepared for anything" lens. The images are very acceptable for non-professional projects (not needing time to "setup."). In that case, a specialized lens should be considered. Therefore, this lens is always (read normally) attached to my 7DmkII so that I can grab the camera and shoot instantly -- for instance "street photography" or in a moving vehicle.
Completely agree. I like the way you indicated that "the images are very acceptable for non-professional projects" implying the IQ compromises that any superzoom will have.
Apr 13, 2017 10:18:35 #
TommiRulz wrote:
I also bought the 18-270 when it first came out. I freakin' LOVE it !! It's light, fast, versatile rage, and really good image quality. I don't use it for my professional work - but I love it attached to my SL1 for family stuff when I don't want all the weight. Go for it - you won't regret it !!!
Apr 13, 2017 10:56:54 #
ggab
Loc: ?
jrcarpe wrote:
Would love to get others opinions of this lens. For every day use. Thanks................jc
I just bought a 7D MkII and have this lens. Did you have to micro focus adjust?
Thanks
Apr 13, 2017 11:40:57 #
jrcarpe wrote:
Would love to get others opinions of this lens. For every day use. Thanks................jc
Basically, it's my "walk around" lens. Use it on my Canon 80D. Images look sharp and the focus is fast and quiet.
Apr 13, 2017 12:13:20 #
leftj wrote:
He didn't say he had the 18-270.
bcheary - Don't bother. The extra reach from 270 to 300 is insignificant (~10%) as is 18 to 16 (~11%)
Yes - bcheary did say that!
Apr 13, 2017 12:53:07 #
I owned the 18-270 for a long time. I now have the 16-300 on my Nikon. My photo buddy has the Canon D 80 with the Tamron 16-300 lens. It is a great lens. I would say go for it. I love the Tamron lens.
Apr 13, 2017 13:00:15 #
mymike wrote:
I have the lens and it goes with me on vacations. At home I keep a 18 - 140 lens on my camera. Just a personal preference.
I use it on my Sony a6500 (with adapter). Nice lens in 450 equivalent angle.
Also use an 18-105 most of the time
Apr 13, 2017 14:11:04 #
MikeMcK wrote:
I am wondering if my not so sharp images were due to user error! Everyone seems to love the lens. Go for it.
Avoid apertures smaller than f/11. (f/3.5 to f/6.3 is best).
The middle of the zoom range is usually sharpest. Focal lengths above 200mm see gradual quality fall-off.
There is some manufacturing sample variation in quality...
Apr 13, 2017 14:37:28 #
Found the lens soft on both ends when I used a crop. Everyone is different though. One of the first lenses I sold off first.
Apr 13, 2017 15:13:20 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Haydon wrote:
Found the lens soft on both ends when I used a crop. Everyone is different though. One of the first lenses I sold off first.
Typical of superzooms. You have to be willing to accept compromises with IQ for the sake of the convenience and flexibility they provide.
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