Tamron 18-270mm lenses
Jun 18, 2012 13:31:22 #
I am thinking of purchasing a new Tamron 18-270mm lens for my Canon 40D. They have 2 different models. The B003 and the B008. Is there a significant performance or benefit between the 2? I did notice that there was a weight difference in the 2 lenses.
Jun 18, 2012 13:39:03 #
Dont quote me, but I believe the glass is the same, the 008 is an update. The 008 has a PZD drive.
Jun 18, 2012 13:51:35 #
I really enjoy the Tamron lenses... For $800 I could have Canon lenses, but test have shown the Tamron SP lens is equal to Canons... The 18-270 you seek is awesome. But make sure you select this one... http://www.dpreview.com/news/2010/12/9/tamron18270mmpzd You will want the PZD drive motor. I have shot entire weddings with this lens.
Jun 18, 2012 13:53:30 #
I have the B003, but I would get the B003. I am thinking of replacing mine with the newer model.
marymouse wrote:
I am thinking of purchasing a new Tamron 18-270mm lens for my Canon 40D. They have 2 different models. The B003 and the B008. Is there a significant performance or benefit between the 2? I did notice that there was a weight difference in the 2 lenses.
Jun 19, 2012 08:56:37 #
Coker wrote:
I really enjoy the Tamron lenses... For $800 I could have Canon lenses, but test have shown the Tamron SP lens is equal to Canons... The 18-270 you seek is awesome. But make sure you select this one... http://www.dpreview.com/news/2010/12/9/tamron18270mmpzd You will want the PZD drive motor. I have shot entire weddings with this lens.
What camera body do you use with Tamron 18-270? I just sent mine back to B&H. Lens creep. I use Canon 30D and 50D. Maybe I'll try another
The reviews are pretty good
Jun 19, 2012 08:58:37 #
SENSORLOUPE wrote:
What camera body do you use with Tamron 18-270? I just sent mine back to B&H. Lens creep. I use Canon 30D and 50D. Maybe I'll try another
The reviews are pretty good
What camera body do you use with Tamron 18-270? I just sent mine back to B&H. Lens creep. I use Canon 30D and 50D. Maybe I'll try another
The reviews are pretty good
Common with this lens, they all creep.
Jun 19, 2012 09:32:07 #
Coker wrote:
I really enjoy the Tamron lenses... For $800 I could have Canon lenses, but test have shown the Tamron SP lens is equal to Canons... The 18-270 you seek is awesome. But make sure you select this one... http://www.dpreview.com/news/2010/12/9/tamron18270mmpzd You will want the PZD drive motor. I have shot entire weddings with this lens.
It may be equal to a Canon lens, but the one I had wasn't even CLOSE to the Nikon lenses! I took it back for a full refund. Bought the Nikon 18-200 and now I'm happy!
Jun 19, 2012 10:21:01 #
I have the Tamron 18-270 (B003) for use on my Canon 7D.
By and large it's a pretty decent lens, but not quite up to the level of the Canon L lenses. It's definitely prone to lens creep, but this usually doesn't occur if zoomed to the 18mm setting. Moreover, the lens can be locked at this focal length. Besides lens creep, the Tamron is more prone to purple fringing in high contrast areas, and has more trouble focusing in low light settings than the Canons. Oh, and did I mention, it's not particularly fast. It is, however, an extremely handy lens for travel, street fairs, etc., where you want to travel light and not be continuously changing lenses. Moreover, the IQ obtainable with this lens on even an entry-level DSLR is definitely superior, at least in my opinion, to that which can be obtained by even the best point and shoot (which was my original attempt at solving the weight and lens-changing of carrying around several shorter range zooms).
By and large it's a pretty decent lens, but not quite up to the level of the Canon L lenses. It's definitely prone to lens creep, but this usually doesn't occur if zoomed to the 18mm setting. Moreover, the lens can be locked at this focal length. Besides lens creep, the Tamron is more prone to purple fringing in high contrast areas, and has more trouble focusing in low light settings than the Canons. Oh, and did I mention, it's not particularly fast. It is, however, an extremely handy lens for travel, street fairs, etc., where you want to travel light and not be continuously changing lenses. Moreover, the IQ obtainable with this lens on even an entry-level DSLR is definitely superior, at least in my opinion, to that which can be obtained by even the best point and shoot (which was my original attempt at solving the weight and lens-changing of carrying around several shorter range zooms).
Jun 19, 2012 10:32:57 #
marymouse wrote:
I am thinking of purchasing a new Tamron 18-270mm lens for my Canon 40D. They have 2 different models. The B003 and the B008. Is there a significant performance or benefit between the 2? I did notice that there was a weight difference in the 2 lenses.
I use the Tamron 18-270 on my Nikon and am very pleased with it. I simple lock the lens when not shooting to prevent lens creep. I bought a rubber band that was supposed to solve the creep problem, but did not like it.
I have several lens, but use this and the Nikon 10/24 zoom the most.
Just shooting for fun and mental health. My pictures are fantastic because the only one I have to please is me.
The white ones
Jun 19, 2012 10:40:23 #
I agree. I use a 7D body... Note - Only the Tarmon SP lenses are pro glass. The first photo of the girl looking at you was taken with the 18-270 (not pro glass) Tamron lens. The bride was taken with the pro glass Tamron 28-74 f2.8 lens. Last photo is same at 100% enlarged. Smile
Jun 19, 2012 11:05:25 #
I bought a new Tamron 18-270 PZD for my Canon 50D. It replaced 2 of the kit lenses that came with my camera 2 years ago. The lens was actually bought to lighten my load for a trip to Italy. I is a great walk-around lens. I performs better than expected for all the shoots I took. We will soon be leaving for a trip to the Pacific Northwest, and I'm looking forward to using it for street shots in Seattle, and the forest trails in Glacier. I kept my 50mm, but this Tamron is now my main lens.
Jun 19, 2012 11:16:41 #
I have it and use on a 7d. It is noticeably soft over f10 especially at longer focal lengths. I was recently shooting in the Valley of Fire, on tripod, IS off, mirror lock up, remote trigger and it was disappointing on anything other than f8 and lower. I switched to a Canon 18-135 and the same shots were very sharp. It may need servicing and will be doing that. I would not call this a "sharp" lens though and the lens creep is annoying. I read where others sent them in for lens creep and Tamron fixed it but at the expense of making the zoom mechanism even stiffer and more uneven. Until I get it back from service I wouldn't recommend or give it a thumbs down.
Jun 19, 2012 11:28:21 #
Jun 19, 2012 12:13:58 #
gmcase wrote:
I have it and use on a 7d. It is noticeably soft o... (show quote)
I agree --- my Canon 18-135 takes sharp pics and DOES NOT have "lens creep" as I said I returned the Tamron 18 - 270
Jun 19, 2012 12:48:12 #
I bought the 008 for my Sony A65 and really love it. I have used a Twilight setting with it in Puerto Rico and got some really nice shots. It is also very good for portrait work and suitable for flower pics. I have no difficulty in locking the lens when I am in transit and so have no complaints about lens creep, which would be pronounced if the camera is carried lens down. I may buy a micro lens, but I dont' see a need for anything else at this point.
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