18mm-300mm lenses. A good investment?
Nov 16, 2017 20:21:35 #
Hi, I have a Pentax k-70 and am looking for a general all purpose lenses. I am considering an 18mm-300mm lenses. I have read varying reviews and wondered what everyone's opinion is on this type of lense. I have heard that they are not so good at the low and high end of the range. Is this your experience as well? Thanks so much in advance for your insight.
Nov 16, 2017 21:06:29 #
teresajewell wrote:
Hi, I have a Pentax k-70 and am looking for a general all purpose lenses. I am considering an 18mm-300mm lenses. I have read varying reviews and wondered what everyone's opinion is on this type of lense. I have heard that they are not so good at the low and high end of the range. Is this your experience as well? Thanks so much in advance for your insight.
I use a Nikkor 18-300 on a D500 as a walk around.
The first is the original converted to jpg, the second after crop and pp. You be the judge.
Nov 16, 2017 21:10:35 #
Nov 16, 2017 21:42:16 #
My guess would be that most of your photography is done between 18 and 90mm. Why lug around a large zoom all the time, when you will very rarely be using it at the long end. I think you would be better served by buying a zoom from 18 -140 or 180.
Hal
Hal
Nov 16, 2017 22:03:55 #
Nov 16, 2017 22:04:21 #
Nov 16, 2017 22:10:23 #
Why not lug around a lens that'll give you reach when you want or need it... depending whether or not you want or need it. I have an 18-400 and am glad I have the range with me whenever I need it... and I use it a lot... You'd be surprised how useful it can be once you start using it...
Nov 16, 2017 22:40:59 #
This is the same situation I find myself in. I have a D7200 with a Nikkor 18-140, a Tokina 11-16 and a Sigma 70-200 2.8 VR, and quite frankly the 18-140 stays on the camera 95% of the time. However, when I need some extra reach, as good as the Sigma is, it never seems to have enough reach. So I am considering going to a lens like a 16-300 or 18-400, and I’m leaning toward the Tamron 18-400 as it seems to offer good image quality and versatility at a reasonable price, and it’s not too heavy. It’s either that or a good bridge camera.
Nov 16, 2017 23:03:45 #
Wingpilot wrote:
This is the same situation I find myself in. I ha... (show quote)
18-400... great choice...Nov 17, 2017 06:37:44 #
teresajewell wrote:
Hi, I have a Pentax k-70 and am looking for a general all purpose lenses. I am considering an 18mm-300mm lenses. I have read varying reviews and wondered what everyone's opinion is on this type of lense. I have heard that they are not so good at the low and high end of the range. Is this your experience as well? Thanks so much in advance for your insight.
You have to read reviews covering the Pentax K-70 and 18-300mm lenses. See the link below. It certainly has a good focal length spread for a good price.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS716US717&ei=mMkOWq2wFsmHmQHvrKMQ&q=18mm-300mm+lens+for+pentax+k-70+review&oq=18mm-300mm+lens+for+pentax+k-70+review&gs_l=psy-ab.3..33i160k1.5587.7422.0.8648.7.7.0.0.0.0.313.902.4j2j0j1.7.0....0...1.1.64.psy-ab..0.7.900...33i21k1.0.b7ogA1hQ_bs
Nov 17, 2017 06:51:01 #
depending on the maker, it can be a good lens. it will be slow unless you up the iso. if will never come close to a 5 out of 5.
Nov 17, 2017 08:41:04 #
JR45 wrote:
I use a Nikkor 18-300 on a D500 as a walk around.
The first is the original converted to jpg, the second after crop and pp. You be the judge.
The first is the original converted to jpg, the second after crop and pp. You be the judge.
The PP is great! It really pops out!
Nov 17, 2017 09:50:56 #
I have used several different brand lenses in the wide angle to telephoto range. Have not been very happy with any of them. But, that said, just got the Tamron 18-400. I find the longer range works well, but the 18-30mm range requires very careful focusing. But, I find my best walk around lenses are the Canon 55-250 and the 70-300 II. The 55-250 is an S lens. I also like the 18-135 Canon lens.
Nov 17, 2017 10:22:36 #
Just sold my Sigma 18-300... bought it from eBay, sent it to a factory authorized repair center in San Diego ($200).
When it came back, I noticed that in lower light situations, the images were less-than-sharp wide open and at max zoom. So, I did a little experiment: T3i and 5D3, max zoom, various apertures, constant ISO. The images started to be sharp at about f8 and continued sharp thru fully stopped down. That kind of response doesn't fit my shooting styles, so I sold it.
When it came back, I noticed that in lower light situations, the images were less-than-sharp wide open and at max zoom. So, I did a little experiment: T3i and 5D3, max zoom, various apertures, constant ISO. The images started to be sharp at about f8 and continued sharp thru fully stopped down. That kind of response doesn't fit my shooting styles, so I sold it.
Nov 17, 2017 11:59:45 #
I have a Nikon D7100 and recently acquired a Tamron 18-270 3.5 - 6.3 and I find it an exceptionally versatile and useful lens. Even at full zoom it has great clarity, and allows me to go from a panoramic landscape image to a close-up of a flower or a bee with a twist of the zoom ring. Not the most expensive lens out there, but as a passionate amateur who does not make a living in photography, I find it a fine value and use it as my main walk-around.
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