28-300mm or 16-300mm: I would like to have an all-in-one lens. I have a Canon EOS 7D camera, should I be considering the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens or the Tamron 16-300mm...

swandsch

I would like to have an all-in-one lens. I have a Canon EOS 7D camera, should I be considering the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens or the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens. I know one is for APS-C cameras and the other is for full frame, but I don't understand the difference or which lens is better for my camera. Please advise.
Thanks in Advance,

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

swandsch wrote:

I would like to have an all-in-one lens. I have a Canon EOS 7D camera, should I be considering the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens or the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens. I know one is for APS-C cameras and the other is for full frame, but I don't understand the difference or which lens is better for my camera. Please advise.
Thanks in Advance,

Generally speaking, the more a manufacturer tries to get a lens to do, the less effective it is. Still, performance depends on how the lens was designed and put together. The more expensive lenses generally cover a smaller range. I prefer a longer spread in one lens. I recently sold a Sony 55-210 and bought a Tamron 18-200mm because after comparing images, I couldn't tell the difference.

Here are some comparisons. Also use Google to find reviews of each. For $100 less, you an extra 12mm of wide angle, but read reviews. There is also a new Tamrom 18-400mm lens.

http://lenshero.com/comparison/Tamron-28-300mm-f3.5-6.3-Di-VC-PZD-Nikon-f-vs-Tamron-16-300mm-f3.5-6.3-Di-II-VC-PZD-MACRO-Nikon-f
http://www.techradar.com/news/photography-video-capture/cameras/best-superzoom-for-nikon-dslrs-8-tested-1066305/6
http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/reviews/tamron_16-300_28-300.html

judy 2011 Loc: Northern Utah

I have the 16-300 and really like it.

swandsch wrote:

I would like to have an all-in-one lens. I have a Canon EOS 7D camera, should I be considering the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens or the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens. I know one is for APS-C cameras and the other is for full frame, but I don't understand the difference or which lens is better for my camera. Please advise.
Thanks in Advance,

cthahn

There is no all in one lens. There never will be. Any one who tells you this is not a photographer and their pictures will show it.

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

jerryc41 wrote:

Generally speaking, the more a manufacturer tries ... (show quote)

.I have both the Nikon and tamron 16-200mm lenses, they are both good lenses there are some in camera settings that will help with I.Q..

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

Your 7D is a crop sensor camera but you can use either EF-S or EF (full frame) lenses on it. The crop camera will narrow the field of view with a EF lens. EF mount lens is better option if you ever think you might go to a full frame Canon camera. The full frame camera cannot use a EF-S lens. The problem is that these all in one lenses are relatively slow aperture wise and are a compromise from a performance and Image Quality standpoint. 28-300 is over a 10x change in focal length. Most high quality zooms are in the 2-3x range....24-70mm or 70-200mm for example. Think about how often you use the short or long end of the lens. Many people shoot mostly between 35-135mm shots. That range of lens plus another longer lens may give you better IQ for the shots you shoot more often. Every lens is a compromise in certain ways. You have to decide which compromises you are willing to work with in your shooting.

Best,
Todd Ferguson

swandsch wrote:

I would like to have an all-in-one lens. I have a Canon EOS 7D camera, should I be considering the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens or the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens. I know one is for APS-C cameras and the other is for full frame, but I don't understand the difference or which lens is better for my camera. Please advise.
Thanks in Advance,

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

cthahn wrote:

There is no all in one lens. There never will be. Any one who tells you this is not a photographer and their pictures will show it.

LOL

russelray Loc: La Mesa CA

swandsch wrote:

I would like to have an all-in-one lens. I have a Canon EOS 7D camera, should I be considering the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens or the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens. I know one is for APS-C cameras and the other is for full frame, but I don't understand the difference or which lens is better for my camera. Please advise.
Thanks in Advance,

I used the Tamron 28-300 as my daily walkaround all-in-one lens from 2008 to 2017. Earlier this year I replaced it, not because it wasn't still taking great pictures but because I figured that after 9 years technology probably had improved quite a bit. I replaced it with the Tamron 16-300. I was right. Technology has improved quite a bit. The new lens is recognized by Photoshop and various lens abnormalities are corrected automatically whereas I had to do manual corrections for the older lens.

swandsch

Thank you ever so much for answering my question/concern regarding APS-C cameras vs. full frame. Great Forum contributor!

cthahn wrote:

There is no all in one lens. There never will be. Any one who tells you this is not a photographer and their pictures will show it.

jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida

swandsch wrote:

I would like to have an all-in-one lens. I have a Canon EOS 7D camera, should I be considering the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens or the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens. I know one is for APS-C cameras and the other is for full frame, but I don't understand the difference or which lens is better for my camera. Please advise.
Thanks in Advance,

I’m very happy with my new Tamron 18-400mm. You might want to consider that lens.

NoSocks Loc: quonochontaug, rhode island

cthahn wrote:

There is no all in one lens. There never will be. Any one who tells you this is not a photographer and their pictures will show it.

You, my friend, are a snob.

swandsch

That you for your reply, I found it very helpful. I am leaning towards the the Tamron 16-300. I also am a Photoshop user.

russelray wrote:

I used the Tamron 28-300 as my daily walkaround all-in-one lens from 2008 to 2017. Earlier this year I replaced it, not because it wasn't still taking great pictures but because I figured that after 9 years technology probably had improved quite a bit. I replaced it with the Tamron 16-300. I was right. Technology has improved quite a bit. The new lens is recognized by Photoshop and various lens abnormalities are corrected automatically whereas I had to do manual corrections for the older lens.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

cthahn wrote:

There is no all in one lens. There never will be. Any one who tells you this is not a photographer and their pictures will show it.

CanonTom Loc: Birmingham

swandsch wrote:

I would like to have an all-in-one lens. I have a Canon EOS 7D camera, should I be considering the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD Lens or the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Lens. I know one is for APS-C cameras and the other is for full frame, but I don't understand the difference or which lens is better for my camera. Please advise.
Thanks in Advance,

As has already been mentioned earlier in this post, there is always the possibility of wanting at a later time to add a FF camera to your bag..I currently shoot with a crop frame Canon, a 60D. Never thought when I bought it I would be interested in going further....now looking at FF options, not to replace my crop camera but to add versatility to my bag.

The 16-300 is crop sensor lens, while the 28-300 is FF and can be used on either setup. I would purchase the 28-300 FF (I own a slightly older version of the one you are considering) and it is a good lens. And if after shooting with it I found I needed it, I would add a wider angle also. FF lenses are usually somewhat more expensive, but will be usable on either setup down the road. Leaves your options for down the road open. For example, a Canon 10-18 2.8mm is a quality crop lens and yet quite inexpensive. You could of course spend somewhat more for a FF wide angle. So many options to compare, but that is a part of the excitement.

swandsch

Thank you for your detailed explanation/information. You have given me a lot to think about. My current walk around lens is a 28-135, which I love. I have several other lens in my bag (70-200, 50-500, 50), but just looking for a good alternative. Your explanation was very helpful. Thank you.

Notorious T.O.D. wrote:

Your 7D is a crop sensor camera but you can use ei... (show quote)