theehmann

Dear friends,
I'm considering purchasing this for my Nikon D 7200. Has anyone purchased this lens? Id be very interested in your impressions. Sharpness is very important to me and am wondering if I can great some great results.
Thanks so much.

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

I've had mine (paired with a D7500) for several months and have found it to be very versatile - low light, landscapes, portraits, and birds (I don't yet have a good technique with BIF). It's a good, all-around lens.

theehmann

Thanks for your response.

ggttc Loc: TN

I have one and think its a good lens for the money...versatile and has the fine tune hub available.

Taken with a d810 and the Tam 100-400

theehmann

Great insge! Thanks for your response.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

You should be pleased at first.

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

It is a good lens for what it is designed to accomplish - light weight (40ozs), fairly sharp, very good overall in adequate light and focuses fairly fast. I’ve only used it on my D7100 and not yet with my D750. I have not had to use the hub as yet. I did not want to carry the extra weight of the Nikon 200-500 or the various 150-600s. I am quite pleased with it but I am new to wildlife photography and therefore I am not as picky about my photos as some may be. At 73 I did not want to invest in a heavy lens. If I want to advance further with wildlife photography I will probably get a D500 and not a heavier lens. After researching all the information available I chose it over the Sigma 100-400. I have excellent Sigma Art lenses and like them very much but the Sigma 100-400 is not an Art quality lens nor do they categorize it as such. I just saw this morning a Tamron 100-400 lens listed for sale on Fred Miranda at $525 for what they say is a little used lens. The hub may also be included. I paid $859 for both 3 months ago from Roberts. That is an excellent price. Good luck.

theehmann

Thanks so much for your response.

jaycoffman Loc: San Diego

I have the same question and I'm leaning toward getting the Tamron 18-400 for my d7100. My last thing is to rent one for a day ($30) and do some shooting. If I like the results and feel of the lens I will be getting it next week. Good luck.

smartet

I rented one and carried it in the field on my D7500. I am a wild horse photographer. I was able to carry my 70-200mm f/2.8 on my D7200 attached to a monopod and the D7500 coupled with the Tamron 100-400 attached on a sling. I rented a tripod foot with it because I like those when I am hand holding. The lens preformed pretty well and got the shots that I could not reach with the 70-200. I can easily hand hold it . I could hike all day with these two combos. I am a small Woman and 61 years old. Attached is one of the pictures with the lens.
It performs best in good light of course. I did not try it on my D750 which has high ISO performance. You will need to post sharpen at the longer lengths.

theehmann

Thank you for your reply. Great image of the horse.

Fotoserj Loc: St calixte Qc Ca

go to your favorite brick and mortar store and borrow or rent one for a day or two, you'll know soon enough.

rfrancis

I just bought a new Canon EOS 80D and added the Tamron 18-400 lens. This was an upgrade for me and I couldn't be more pleased. The Tamron lens gives me an incredible range with just one lens and I am very pleased with the quality of the pictures.

BruceLR Loc: Shoreline (Seattle), WA

YouTube Dustin Abbott did a series on the Tamron 100-400. Loved the lens. I do too.

theehmann

Thanks for your reply.