Tamron 16-300 Macro Zoom (Page 2): Absolutely. That is what I’m looking for. If I end up not shedding all my DSLR gear and keeping the camera, I want a lens that bridges the distance...

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

3dees wrote:

I go by what actual owners say and not DxOmark. I'm not a pixel peeper or a pro. I know when I have a good lens or not. I like the lens and that's all that counts. nuff said.

Absolutely. That is what I’m looking for. If I end up not shedding all my DSLR gear and keeping the camera, I want a lens that bridges the distance and produces decent images without being heavy. I can live with that. Thanks.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I have the Sigma 18-300 but I expect my experience is similar to those with the Tammy. I find it a great "all around" lens. The IQ is more than adequate for me, 'tho I never made a print larger than 8 X 10 and my computer monitor is a 19" @ 1152 X 864. I do sometimes crop and the IQ has not been a limiting factor.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

PHRubin wrote:

I have the Sigma 18-300 but I expect my experience is similar to those with the Tammy. I find it a great "all around" lens. The IQ is more than adequate for me, 'tho I never made a print larger than 8 X 10 and my computer monitor is a 19" @ 1152 X 864. I do sometimes crop and the IQ has not been a limiting factor.

Thank you for that report.

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

Wingpilot wrote:

And that’s what I’m looking for is a decent walk-around lens that frees me from having to lug a bunch of lenses around. How has that lens been working out for you, any particular complaints, high points, low points?

I'm extraordinarily happy with both lenses. I'm trying to think of a complaint for either lens but can't really come up with one.
Here's why I chose the Tamron 150-600 G2 over the two comparable Sigma lenses: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-458752-1.html

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

LoneRangeFinder wrote:

It’s listed as 1:3.4. The designation as “macro” is a marketing ploy.

3.4 isn't very close to 1, is it.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

jerryc41 wrote:

3.4 isn't very close to 1, is it.

Nope, not quite. But it still works for close up shots.

Bobnewnan

I put the 16-300 on my 7100, moved it to the 7200, and then this year bought another for my d500 since I don't like to change lens in the field. I've used it all over the world and any photos I've posted here used it. Macro? It will focus down to 19 inches. I have a 90mm macro for any closer work.

lrjames Loc: Lacey Washington

I use a Sigma 150-600. This was taken with that lense. Not true macro but pretty close.
Larry James

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Wingpilot wrote:

I am in the throes of trying to decide whether to ... (show quote)

If I were you, I would get the 18-400 and only use it to 300 for top IQ. I would also get a Canon 500D close up lens to screw on the front of the 18-400 for closer work.

If you truly want to lighten the load, get the Sony RX10 you have been thinking about.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Wingpilot wrote:

Nope, not quite. But it still works for close up shots.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

imagemeister wrote:

If I were you, I would get the 18-400 and only use it to 300 for top IQ. I would also get a Canon 500D close up lens to screw on the front of the 18-400 for closer work.

If you truly want to lighten the load, get the Sony RX10 you have been thinking about.

The close up lens is not a bad idea.

The RX10iii isn’t a bad idea, either. My mind spins.

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

Vienna74 wrote:

I have been using the 18-140 as my carry-around lens on my D7200 for several years (good lens) and also picked up an older Nikon 105 micro (love it!) for true macro stuff. Yesterday I purchased a used Tamron 16-300 from B&H to get that longer reach (arriving Friday). I may end up selling the 18-140.

I have a Nikon D750 with a 24-120 and I purchased the Tamron 70-300VC from B&H Photo. I really believe that if You sell Your 18-140 You will regret it very soon.

mymike Loc: Tucson, AZ

AirWalter wrote:

I have a Nikon D750 with a 24-120 and I purchased the Tamron 70-300VC from B&H Photo. I really believe that if You sell Your 18-140 You will regret it very soon.

I agree. I own both the Nikon 18-140 and Tamron 16-300. The Tamron is my travel lense, the Nikon is my everyday lens while in Tucson. It does events, portraits, General photography.

VAC Loc: Akron, OH

lrjames wrote:

I use a Sigma 150-600. This was taken with that lense. Not true macro but pretty close.
Larry James

I was at a demonstration of the 18-400 and used the lens. It does not have 1:1 macro but it does have macro capability.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

VAC wrote:

I was at a demonstration of the 18-400 and used the lens. It does not have 1:1 macro but it does have macro capability.

If it focuses close at 400mm, that should be sufficient to bring a subject in pretty close. Not macro, per se, but for what I want it for is to just get closer than my 18-140.