Tamron 16-300mm In Low Light
Apr 22, 2017 11:03:14 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
lone ranger wrote:
I"m sorry to tell you, that you should have bought a canon lens, as most of these 3rd party lenses are disappointing, remember you get what you pay for.....
If the OP was using Canon's super zoom, the EFs 18-200mm, he would be having the exact same issues. There are plenty of outstanding 3rd part lenses. I have lots of Canon lenses, but one of the best and sharpest lenses I own is the Sigma 18-35 mm f/1.8. A stellar lens with optics and build as good as or better than any Canon lens I've used. Your logic is 20 years old. You need to get out more.
Apr 22, 2017 12:12:06 #
Picture Taker
Loc: Michigan Thumb
I had that lens and went to 28- 300 after talking to Tamron rep several years ago. Like the 28-300. It is also faster focusing.
Apr 22, 2017 12:32:58 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
billnikon wrote:
Alternative is higher ISO. Many cameras today give OK results. Try before selling and getting 70-200 2.8.
You would need to raise the ISO in a low light music venue even with an f/2.8 lens. Higher ISO or not, that lens is just not up to the task. In low light it will hunt and miss focus regardless of what ISO is set to, and will need the ISO raised at least two stops higher than with an f/2.8 lens. At 300mm the Tamron has a maximum aperture of f/6.3. Even with a f/2.8 lens in a dark music venue you will likely need ISO at a minimum of 1600 and more likely 3200 or even 4000. Two steps higher would mean an ISO of 12800 to 16000 with a lens that struggles in low light and lacks some sharpness at 300mm. Unless the OP's expectations are very low, its just not a good choice.
Apr 22, 2017 13:32:20 #
jrcarpe
Loc: Jacksonville,AR
I replaced my Canon 28/135 lens with this lens.It has done well so far but I still have doubts if it will be as good as the Canon lens was.I use it also on a 70D.I have developed a tendenct to rely on my 50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.8 to be sure of a good shot.Both work very well but you need at least a 40 acre field to use the 85.
I would love to have either a 24/70 or 24/105 but at this stage of life's game just can't see spending the dollars.
Good luck with your equipment. Just shoot then shoot some more.
I would love to have either a 24/70 or 24/105 but at this stage of life's game just can't see spending the dollars.
Good luck with your equipment. Just shoot then shoot some more.
Apr 22, 2017 13:52:04 #
And if you can get a little closer, the EF 135 f2L while still not cheap, is less expensive than the 70-200, tack sharp and a stop faster. I've found it to be excellent for music performances in low light if it's long enough for you.
Apr 22, 2017 14:39:06 #
For your type of shooting, you need a quality 70-200 f/2.8 lens. There is no way around it. Look at the Tamron or Sigma offerings in that focal length.
Apr 22, 2017 14:40:41 #
TriX wrote:
And if you can get a little closer, the EF 135 f2L while still not cheap, is less expensive than the 70-200, tack sharp and a stop faster. I've found it to be excellent for music performances in low light if it's long enough for you.
I agree with you TriX. The 135L F2 is a budget L lens with amazing sharpness. I love my copy but for dynamic situations I'm not sure it would be the best choice being a prime but certainly fast enough at F2.
Apr 22, 2017 17:07:14 #
I use the same lens on a Canon EOS 80D...and I have absolutely no problem at all.. In your case, at a concert, I would not use the flash and certainly not use "automatic".. What I would experiment with is setting your camera on "aperture mode" and setting your ISO and "speed mode" on Auto, or experimenting with a higher number ISO.. Using a flash is useless..
Apr 22, 2017 23:01:54 #
iosa
Loc: Fairbanks, AK
Look for a used Canon 70mm-200mm F/2.8L lens. New, they retail around $1250 for the now out-dated version, so you can probably pick up a serviceable used one for quite a bit less.
Alternately, get an external flash and then a Flash Extender to really throw your light out a good long ways. I haven't used one myself, but my dad took a safari and was throwing flash illumination out quite a long ways. Flash Extenders are cheap, and a good quality external flash will come in useful for other tasks, too.
Alternately, get an external flash and then a Flash Extender to really throw your light out a good long ways. I haven't used one myself, but my dad took a safari and was throwing flash illumination out quite a long ways. Flash Extenders are cheap, and a good quality external flash will come in useful for other tasks, too.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.