Tamron 16-300mm test shots
Jul 24, 2014 19:20:53 #
I was asked to post some test shots taken with the Tamron 16-300mm lens if I ever got one in. I special ordered one for a customer and HAD to open it and check it for damage. Just to make sure there were no problems I mounted it on my 70D and grabbed a couple shots of some of the artificial flowers in front of the store to see what the zoom would do. I have to say that compared to the Canon 18-200mm lens I had awhile ago, this Tamron looks like a real winner in the image quality and sharpness departments. Not quite an L quality lens maybe, but at $629 its definitely a good choice for an all-in-one walk around lens.
EXIF data is intact, no editing, straight out of the camera JPGs.
I hope this helps those interested in this lens as I cannot take any more pics with it, my customer is on his way to pick it up.
EXIF data is intact, no editing, straight out of the camera JPGs.
I hope this helps those interested in this lens as I cannot take any more pics with it, my customer is on his way to pick it up.
Jul 24, 2014 19:28:47 #
I just bought one as well, however, haven't been out to get any shots.. Hopefully tomorrow! Thanks for posting these, it reinforces the reviews on the lens. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 24, 2014 21:00:32 #
Jul 24, 2014 21:32:53 #
I got the Tamron 16-300mm lens few weeks ago. I took many pictures on D600, D7000, D90 & 1J1 with the new lens. All pictures were good and sharp.
I like the Tamron 16-300mm lens better than the Nikor 28-300mm because it is small and not heavy. I love to put on the Nikon 1J1 (make it 43.2-810mm) for wildlife
I like the Tamron 16-300mm lens better than the Nikor 28-300mm because it is small and not heavy. I love to put on the Nikon 1J1 (make it 43.2-810mm) for wildlife
300mm with D90 f/2.9, 1/125 ISO-800
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16mm with D90 f/7.1, 1/200 ISO-800
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300mm with 1J1 (810mm) 7/7.1 1/250, ISO-800
Jul 24, 2014 21:55:58 #
Very sharp images guys! How do you think it compares to the newer Nikon 18-300 that came out in April? I can't imagine the Nikon being much better than these shots for the extra $270 they want... Also, does Lightroom and Camera RAW have corrections for this Tamron yet, or is it too new?
Jul 24, 2014 21:57:04 #
MT - Have you had a chance to try the new Nikon 18-300 and, if so, what are your impressions?
TIA
TIA
Jul 24, 2014 21:59:20 #
jederick wrote:
MT - Have you had a chance to try the new Nikon 18-300 and, if so, what are your impressions?
TIA
TIA
Haven't got my hands on one yet. I still have 3 of the original version left in inventory so it may be awhile before I get one in.
Jul 24, 2014 22:01:21 #
Here few more pictures
Jul 25, 2014 01:13:26 #
Jul 25, 2014 05:40:31 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I was asked to post some test shots taken with the... (show quote)
Is this a typical Tamron DX lens with with 1.5 Crop Factor on the Full Frame Cameras
Craig
Jul 25, 2014 06:01:04 #
Here are a couple from my files;
Jul 25, 2014 06:06:52 #
MT Shooter wrote:
I was asked to post some test shots taken with the... (show quote)
It looks to be a pretty decent lens, especially, for the money !
Several weeks ago, I had purchased Nikon's fixed 300mm f.4.0, but have not tested it yet.. Will mount it to the D800e and send a photo or two to let you make the comparison.. Who knows, perhaps the Tamron will end up being better..
Jul 25, 2014 08:25:38 #
CraigFair wrote:
Is this a typical Tamron DX lens with with 1.5 Crop Factor on the Full Frame Cameras
Craig
Craig
Not exactly sure what you are asking. Yes, its a DX lens. No "crop factor" is ever applied on any full frame camera.
Jul 25, 2014 09:37:31 #
CraigFair wrote:
Is this a typical Tamron DX lens with with 1.5 Crop Factor on the Full Frame Cameras
Craig
My D600 does an automatic crop on DX Lenses
Shooting Menu / Image Area / Auto DX crop on/off
Is this a typical Tamron DX lens with with 1.5 Crop Factor on the Full Frame Cameras
Craig
MT Shooter wrote:
Not exactly sure what you are asking. Yes, its a DX lens. No "crop factor" is ever applied on any full frame camera.
My D600 does an automatic crop on DX Lenses
Shooting Menu / Image Area / Auto DX crop on/off
Jul 25, 2014 09:58:41 #
CraigFair wrote:
CraigFair wrote:
Is this a typical Tamron DX lens with with 1.5 Crop Factor on the Full Frame Cameras
Craig
My D600 does an automatic crop on DX Lenses
Shooting Menu / Image Area / Auto DX crop on/off
Is this a typical Tamron DX lens with with 1.5 Crop Factor on the Full Frame Cameras
Craig
My D600 does an automatic crop on DX Lenses
Shooting Menu / Image Area / Auto DX crop on/off
All Nikon full frame bodies will shoot DX lenses in DX mode, but the crop factor is a moot point. If you want to use a 24MP sensor to take 11MP images using a DX lens, then that's your choice. You are still doing the same thing a DX sensored body does, and that is cropping a smaller portion out of the middle of the image as projected by the lens.
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