Tamron 18-270 Question
Jul 4, 2012 15:54:35 #
New to all of this so looking for opinions. I've done some comparisons online between the regular lens (18-55) that comes with the Nikon 5100 that I'm purchasing next month & the Tamron 18-270. May buy the body only & purchase the Tamron. Reasoning is sheer convenience of not having to change the lens. It would be less expensive to also buy a Tamron 55-200 but I'm thinking if I'm in my car & want to take a shot that requires a zooming in I may miss the moment. I don't want to sacrifice any quality though & plan on taking action shots as well. So, does anyone use the 18-270 as an all around or know if it will work well as an all around lens or would I be better served to have at least 2 lenses? Thanks
Jul 5, 2012 07:36:11 #
just do a search on tamron 18 270 and you will get all the info you will need, I'm going to call and order mine today
Jul 5, 2012 07:54:57 #
MLMH wrote:
New to all of this so looking for opinions. I've d... (show quote)
My two favorite lens are the Tamron 18-270 and the Nikon 10-24. They are the two I carry most of the time. So much of your decision is on your style of photography. I use the Tamron most of the because of the zoom range and the quality is good. Lens creep can be a problem, I just use the lens lock when not taking pictures. I love the Nikon 10-24 for Landscape and for taking creative shots with unique perspectives. I do not need to change lens often because of the overlap and I usually know ahead of time what my objective is. I am speaking as an avid amateur photograph that does not have to meet any professional standards. I only have to please myself.
Tamron 10.270..Nikon D7000 indoors bounce flash. Background Hotel lobby at night ,
Jul 5, 2012 08:07:39 #
Jul 5, 2012 09:48:00 #
I got the Tamron 18-270 a few months ago and really like it. I plan to use it for my walk around lens. The reviews are great, and just read in Outdoor Photographer magazine that it is a good landscape lens. What do you plan on shooting?
Jul 5, 2012 10:02:32 #
I have a canon t1i and canon 75-300mm zoom lens and the tamaron 18-270.I really like the tamron and stays on the camera most of the time. It takes good pics has good range and i really like the vb Vibration Control. They also have a 6 year warranty which I think nobody else has and Canon only has 1 year. Do the math as I think it would be a good choice for all-around. I think now the price is between $500.00 to $600.00 probably arounnd $550.
Jul 5, 2012 14:31:48 #
The Tamron 18-270 seldom leaves my camera. I'll add a few shots to show it's vesatility............
Jul 5, 2012 15:50:10 #
I bought a Tamaron 18-270 lens before my husband & I took a trip to Europe in 2011. Between Ireland, England, Scotland & Paris I took hundreds of photographs. The Tamaron is the only lens I took for my Canon 40D and I was not once disappointed that had not taken other lens.
Jul 5, 2012 16:20:14 #
The laws of optics/physics says that the larger the zoom ratio the more IQ is comprimised. IF your IQ ( image quality) requirements are small or easy to satisfy then these large ratio zooms are for you. However. if you are more particular and want something really nice you will have to move to smaller ratio zooms or prime lenses - and be prepared to pay !
Jul 5, 2012 16:54:50 #
MLMH wrote:
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Look at my photos under "Tall Ships" topic. All taken with Tamron 18-270.
Jul 5, 2012 17:20:06 #
Your pictures have convinsed me to get one of these for a walk around lense, I would be happy with any of these pics.
Thanks
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Jul 5, 2012 17:39:43 #
imagemeister wrote:
I do my own printing and usually print 8x10s but when I send my photos off to Shutterfly for storage they tell me these will print up to 20x30. All shown have been printed at 8x10 with no problem...........The laws of optics/physics says that the larger the zoom ratio the more IQ is comprimised. IF your IQ ( image quality) requirements are small or easy to satisfy then these large ratio zooms are for you. However. if you are more particular and want something really nice you will have to move to smaller ratio zooms or prime lenses - and be prepared to pay !
Jul 5, 2012 17:51:47 #
They look good to me, I would rather catch a shot when walking about with this lens, than miss it tring to fit my L class, just ordered one off amazon for £395
coco1964 wrote:
quote=imagemeister The laws of optics/physics say... (show quote)
Jul 5, 2012 18:19:05 #
MDJ wrote:
Great price---I don't know what camera you're shooting but if it does not have the motor in the body then you need to order the lens (PZD) with the motor in the lens. Just a reminder..............They look good to me, I would rather catch a shot ... (show quote)
Jul 5, 2012 19:25:04 #
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I think I'll get the Tamron with the 5100 then save up for smaller ratio zoom later. All the photos viewed were good.
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