Problem with Tamron 18-270mm VC: Fellow Hoggers, Last year I purchased the lens (USED} and was as happy as a hog in a trough. I had a perfect (for me} walking around lens. It wasn't...

Dziadzi Loc: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Fellow Hoggers, Last year I purchased the lens (USED} and was as happy as a hog in a trough. I had a perfect (for me} walking around lens. It wasn't until lately that I noticed that not only is the zoom stiff, BUT when the camera is pointed downward, the lens moves on its own to the full zoom position. At this juncture, I am at a loss as to what to do. If you have had a similar problem, especially one that had a happy ending, I would appreciate hearing from you. As a reminder, I bought it used. Thanks in advance for your contributions.

Pockets Loc: Dallas Metro

This post might help. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-30806-1.html

Revet Loc: Fairview Park, Ohio

I own that lens and yes you will get lens creep. I also get lens creep with my Nikon 18-200 so it happens with many super zooms. I use a lens band that I can slide into place if I need it (which I rarely do). they are cheap and look good. If you are not worried about looks, use a heavy duty rubber band. I station the rubber band on the focus ring and then slide a portion of it forward (on to the zoom ring) to keep the lens from creeping when needed.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

Dziadzi wrote:

Fellow Hoggers, Last year I purchased the lens (US... (show quote)

Don't point downward, hold level.

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

Revet wrote:

I own that lens and yes you will get lens creep. I also get lens creep with my Nikon 18-200 so it happens with many super zooms. I use a lens band that I can slide into place if I need it (which I rarely do). they are cheap and look good. If you are not worried about looks, use a heavy duty rubber band. I station the rubber band on the focus ring and then slide a portion of it forward (on to the zoom ring) to keep the lens from creeping when needed.

I have an 18-200 VR ll which has a lock to prevent creep, however my lens is tight enough that it does not creep.
I only use the lock when I put the camera in a case.

Duane

sodapop Loc: Bel Air, MD

I have that lens (Tamron 18-270 ) and found that the rubber band does the trick. Got one from Amazon for a about 6 bucks.

jsktb Loc: Westerly, Rhode Island

This is not a solution or a recommendation. My Tamron 18-270 did the same thing and the rubber band solution was a pain to deal with. So, I passed the lens on to a relative and bought the Tamron 16-300. No more creep, more wide angle and more telephoto. I also think the photos are better. A decent walking around lens.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Dziadzi wrote:

Fellow Hoggers, Last year I purchased the lens (US... (show quote)

Zoom creep. Very common in zoom lenses. Two choices. Live with it or get rid of it. I have that lens as well, and over time it loosened and creeps. So does my Canon 18-200mm and my Canon 15-85mm. It is an all too common phenomenon. There are thick rubber bands made especially to hold wayward zooms lenses in place at any focal length. If you have the PZD version of the lens there is a lock at 18mm. If yours is the older version which I suspect, there is no lock.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

jsktb wrote:

This is not a solution or a recommendation. My Tamron 18-270 did the same thing and the rubber band solution was a pain to deal with. So, I passed the lens on to a relative and bought the Tamron 16-300. No more creep, more wide angle and more telephoto. I also think the photos are better. A decent walking around lens.

Unfortunately, its highly likely that the 16-300 will also creep over time.

sodapop Loc: Bel Air, MD

Rubber band is a great solution. Works fine. Put it on once and forget it..

mwsilvers wrote:

Unfortunately, its highly likely that the 16-300 will also creep over time.

The Rev

I had the same problem. Contacted Tamron Service center and they sent me instructions on returning the lens which was still under warranty. They fixed it and charged only postage.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

The Rev wrote:

I had the same problem. Contacted Tamron Service center and they sent me instructions on returning the lens which was still under warranty. They fixed it and charged only postage.

Unfortunately, it WILL loosen again. Its just a matter of time.

jsenear Loc: Hopkins, MN.

Dziadzi wrote:

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That is normal. You can purchase "Lens creep bands" anywhere where Photography items are sold. Simple cheap solution to your problem.

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

Dziadzi wrote:

Fellow Hoggers, Last year I purchased the lens (US... (show quote)

That's strange, since my 18-270 has a lock to keep it from moving when I carry it. It does creep when the lock is turned off.
Bud

don4u Loc: Southern California

I had the 18-270 lens for 5 years. I never let it creep. I got it off ebay. It was not stiff and I got great results. It had a lock on it too. One thing. I held the lens. I didn't let it dangle off my arm. When it would rest on my side . It was locked. My hand was on it. My buddy got the Tamron 16-300mm . It does not creep. But again. He holds on to his lens.