Tamron 18-200mm
Mar 19, 2017 12:58:13 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
I'm a beginner and just purchased a Nikon D3300 with the kit 18-55mm lens and also have the Nikon 55-300mm. I'm thinking about getting a Tamron 18-200mm to replace both.
Please advise
Please advise
Mar 19, 2017 13:09:39 #
Robeng
Loc: California
augieg27 wrote:
I'm a beginner and just purchased a Nikon D3300 with the kit 18-55mm lens and also have the Nikon 55-300mm. I'm thinking about getting a Tamron 18-200mm to replace both.
Please advise
Please advise
I purchased one for my girlfriend and she loves it. One lens that pretty much does it all.
Mar 19, 2017 13:20:46 #
Mar 19, 2017 13:23:49 #
Mar 19, 2017 13:43:28 #
Stick with Nikon lenses. If not, we'll hear you complaining here later.
Mar 19, 2017 14:15:16 #
Keldon
Loc: Yukon, B.C.
BrettProbert wrote:
Stick with Nikon lenses. If not, we'll hear you complaining here later.
That's not strictly true, there are several companies that make lenses that are just as good. For example, the Sigma Art lenses are superb. Besides, Nikon has produced quite a lot of crap lenses themselves, as have Canon, Sony and all the rest. Just because it's a name-brand lens doesn't necessarily equate to excellence.
Mar 19, 2017 15:19:04 #
True, but it isn't always a quality issue but an eventual compatibility issue.
Mar 19, 2017 16:22:17 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
BrettProbert wrote:
True, but it isn't always a quality issue but an eventual compatibility issue.
Eventual meaning how long? I have some third party lenses that are 12 years old and have had no issues on any of my four bodies purchased over a 5 year period.
Mar 20, 2017 06:42:45 #
Mar 20, 2017 07:44:12 #
Using Nikon cameras for 40 years but over the last ten have used Tokina 12-24, Tamron 90mm macro and a 16-300 Tamron and love them all. Buy what you can afford and go out and shoot great photos. That's what it's all about.
Mar 20, 2017 08:22:36 #
augieg27 wrote:
I'm a beginner and just purchased a Nikon D3300 with the kit 18-55mm lens and also have the Nikon 55-300mm. I'm thinking about getting a Tamron 18-200mm to replace both.
Please advise
Please advise
Welcome to our forum!
Here are a lot of sites that let you compare lenses. Don't forget about refurbished and used. KEH is good.
http://lensvslens.com/
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/lenses
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/ISO-12233-Sample-Crops.aspx
http://www.diyphotography.net/this-website-helps-you-choose-your-next-lens-based-on-the-photos-you-like/
https://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://lenshero.com/lens-comparison
http://www.lenstip.com/lenses.html
http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Compare
http://www.lenscore.org/
http://lenshero.com/comparison/Nikon-AF-S-80-400mm-f4.5-5.6G-ED-VR-vs-Nikon-AF-S-200-500mm-f5.6E-ED-VR
Mar 20, 2017 09:08:59 #
I have an 18-200 Tamron (circa 2009) you can have for $100.I'm staying with Nikon and
Sigma. You pay shipping!
Sigma. You pay shipping!
Mar 20, 2017 10:20:37 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
augieg27 wrote:
I'm a beginner and just purchased a Nikon D3300 with the kit 18-55mm lens and also have the Nikon 55-300mm. I'm thinking about getting a Tamron 18-200mm to replace both.
Please advise
Please advise
Get the Nikon 18-200 VRII, I have over 20 Nikon lenses and this is one of my all time favorites. And, many Nikon folks believe it is one of the sharpest Nikon Zoom lens produced.
Mar 20, 2017 11:08:44 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
augieg27 wrote:
I'm a beginner and just purchased a Nikon D3300 with the kit 18-55mm lens and also have the Nikon 55-300mm. I'm thinking about getting a Tamron 18-200mm to replace both.
Please advise
Please advise
I would stick with the lenses you have. The D3300 is a very good entry level DSLR. I would prefer it over the newer D3400. If you want to add a prime lens, I recommend the inexpensive Nikon 50mm f1.8. Great for close up outdoor sports.
Mar 20, 2017 12:25:41 #
augieg27 wrote:
I'm a beginner and just purchased a Nikon D3300 with the kit 18-55mm lens and also have the Nikon 55-300mm. I'm thinking about getting a Tamron 18-200mm to replace both.
Please advise
Please advise
Get the Tamron 16-300.
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