Tamron 15x all in one lense
Jul 8, 2012 17:47:32 #
Roberta
Loc: AL
Has anyone used the Tamron 15x all in one lense? Advertised as 18 - 270mm. Would be nice to have a lense that does everything, but I think this would be too good to be true.
Jul 8, 2012 17:59:46 #
I have never used it myself, but do use the Nikon 28-300mm almost everyday. Nikon also just introduced an 18-300mm DX lens that is getting GREAT reviews. Tamrons built quality has always bothered me, but there are several users of this lens on here that claim it is a pretty good one for the money.
Jul 8, 2012 18:27:37 #
I do use the lens. It's my walk around lens and I love it.
However, I am seriously considering the Nikon 18-300. It will weigh a bit more and is more expensive. I'm waiting for the professional reviews and deciding if I should stay with a DX format or go FX (Nikon of course).
However, I am seriously considering the Nikon 18-300. It will weigh a bit more and is more expensive. I'm waiting for the professional reviews and deciding if I should stay with a DX format or go FX (Nikon of course).
Jul 9, 2012 05:58:24 #
Roberta wrote:
Has anyone used the Tamron 15x all in one lense? Advertised as 18 - 270mm. Would be nice to have a lense that does everything, but I think this would be too good to be true.
I have the same lens and use it all the time. Here are a couple of photos I have taken with it in the last month.Both images taken with my Tamron lens 18-270
Cheers Alex
Just before sunrise
Used a ND Filter with this one
Jul 9, 2012 07:51:19 #
alex hunter wrote:
I have the same lens and use it all the time. Here are a couple of photos I have taken with it in the last month.Both images taken with my Tamron lens 18-270
Cheers Alex
Roberta wrote:
Has anyone used the Tamron 15x all in one lense? Advertised as 18 - 270mm. Would be nice to have a lense that does everything, but I think this would be too good to be true.
I have the same lens and use it all the time. Here are a couple of photos I have taken with it in the last month.Both images taken with my Tamron lens 18-270
Cheers Alex
Beautiful! How did you get that long, low look?
Jul 9, 2012 07:52:57 #
Roberta wrote:
Has anyone used the Tamron 15x all in one lense? Advertised as 18 - 270mm. Would be nice to have a lense that does everything, but I think this would be too good to be true.
You might find it here.
Lens Reviews
http://kenrockwell.com
http://photozone.de/
http://dpreview.com
Info:
http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/lenses.html
Jul 9, 2012 08:25:27 #
I have this lens, the zoom crawls when the camera is pointed down. I was told this is normal, but I do not have the issue with my 100-400 Canon. The lens is not pin sharp through its entire zoom range. I guess if you are taking snapshots it is OK but for art work I would chose a brand matched to your camera.
Jul 9, 2012 08:54:47 #
I use the Tamron lens, have had great results, love it for travel, only have to take one lens and I hae never had an issue with lens crawl, The lens has a lock on it and I do use and it is very secure. I have had mine for approximately 4 years, love it. It also has a 6 year guarantee with it which is a good feature.
Jul 9, 2012 08:58:27 #
alex hunter wrote:
I have the same lens and use it all the time. Here are a couple of photos I have taken with it in the last month.Both images taken with my Tamron lens 18-270
Cheers Alex
Roberta wrote:
Has anyone used the Tamron 15x all in one lense? Advertised as 18 - 270mm. Would be nice to have a lense that does everything, but I think this would be too good to be true.
I have the same lens and use it all the time. Here are a couple of photos I have taken with it in the last month.Both images taken with my Tamron lens 18-270
Cheers Alex
Gorgeous photos! I think I may have to put that lens on my want list! The credit for the great photos of course goes to you and not the lens!
Jul 9, 2012 09:05:26 #
richnash46 wrote:
Gorgeous photos! I think I may have to put that lens on my want list! The credit for the great photos of course goes to you and not the lens!
At $350 less than Nikon, it gets good results.
Jul 9, 2012 09:43:50 #
Lens lock does work but it should not be necessary. $ $350.00 is a small price to pay for a brand matched lens that is of a much better quality. You don't buy lenses for the short term.
Jul 9, 2012 10:10:07 #
PCL92 wrote:
$350.00 is a small price to pay...
Easy for you to say! :D
Jul 9, 2012 10:18:11 #
I have had this lens for a few years. Haven't used it that much. I do a lot of indoor no flash work and don't like it much for that. I just discovered it prohibits my shooting drive selection from working. I guess as an outdoor bright day lens it would be OK. Sure beats carrying around two lenses. Here are a few shots from yesterday.
f5 60th 25mm no flash
f5.6 60th 100mm no flash
Jul 9, 2012 14:04:24 #
PCL92 wrote:
I've had the Nikon 18-200mm, it crawls just as much as the Tamron 18-270mm which has been my walk around lens for the last 2 years. Contrary to what the Nikon/Canon snobs say it focuses fast and shoots crisp clear shots and I shoot Nikons. For the $350 price difference you can buy some other equipment and you will be well satisfied with this lens...............Lens lock does work but it should not be necessary. $ $350.00 is a small price to pay for a brand matched lens that is of a much better quality. You don't buy lenses for the short term.
Jul 9, 2012 14:13:11 #
zerobeat wrote:
These look pretty good for no flash---are you saying these were taken with the Tamron?? If so what's the problem??I have had this lens for a few years. Haven't used it that much. I do a lot of indoor no flash work and don't like it much for that. I just discovered it prohibits my shooting drive selection from working. I guess as an outdoor bright day lens it would be OK. Sure beats carrying around two lenses. Here are a few shots from yesterday.
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