67skylark27 Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI

What body are you shooting with?

ToBoldlyGo Loc: London U.K.

A D500.

erickter Loc: Dallas,TX

These are Good examples of the Tamron's 18-400 optics. Even if the sharpest range of the 18-400 is reduced to 22-360, that's still a killer focal range. Your pics are Sharp and vibrant. Comments that it may "not be the sharpest lens, but it's sharp enough" are meaningless. There should be no doubt. It is, or it isn't. The final pic result is going to be a combo of lens optics, lighting, skill, sensor, and PP.

Your pics were very sharp - even if PP was done (which I don't know because I Am too lazy right now to download and analyze). Proof is in the results. Very Nice shots. Naturally sharp with rich detail.
What camera did you use with the 18-400?

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

When this past November Tamron visited Miami and held at one of our photo stores a talk about their lenses I saw many images from the 18-400 Tamron lens and they looked very good to me. All zooms have compromises and the longer the span of the zooms the more evident those compromises are. Keep that in mind and keep in mind also that those zooms could be an issue when working in low light. For landscape photography they seem to be fine.
I use the 18-200 VR Nikon lens. I have never owned the 18-135 or the 18-140 but I know both are very good optics.

SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio

Thank you for your kind comments. The Tamron was paired with my D7500 and the images had minimal editing for light, etc.

sv3noKin51E

ToBoldlyGo, We love the 18-135mm on all of the bodies we have; it's sharp as a tack through all ranges We also like and use the the 24-120 AF_D which news-hounds used for years, calling it the -street-sweeper' an oldie but goodie. We have several 18- (sub)- 100mm range Nikon lenses bought pre-owned. They were economical, in mint condition, without VR but are very fast and sharp.

The earlier/original 18-200mm Nikon VR is heavy; nearly all of the originals developed severe lens creep within in the first year, but that shouldn't stop any one from picking one one in mint condition for a song and a lens-band or other large rubber band makes the creep factor manageable. it's older now but I'd buy it again.

The newer Tamron 18-200 VC II AF model is well made, light, very sharp and extremely fast, even when compared side by side with the newer model equivalents. The older Tamron 18-300 AF non-VC that we picked up for peanuts is very sharp and fast, almost the equivalent of the newer Tamron 18-200 VCII. Both lenses are as good in their own right as is the Nikon AF-P model. We bought the Nikon 55-300 AF-S VR Nikon and the Nikon refurbished 70-300 AF-P non-VR both as Nikon refurbs; the latter we snagged for the insane price of $100 at Adorama when a few come in, somehow managing to be listed before being sold out. These units are light for their size; the hype surrounding the P model shouldn't keep you from buying/trying as it's deadly fast and silent when focusing in video recordings. The latter is non-VR but if your body can handle P and you have a steady hand or use a tripod, you'll never miss VR especially for the price.

Check the shops daily and if you should be able to pick up a refurbished Nikon or Tamron lens in as-new or refurbished for a great deal. Our standing opinion is if you have the budg$t for the Tamron 400mm, you should be very happy. It's still a bit pricey new but replaces many lenses if that's what you want. We always carry backups. Hope this helps. sv

Country Boy Loc: Beckley, WV

I noticed that the Tamron 18-400 is on sale at B&H for $599 and they also throw some kind of file reader in as an extra now. That is really a great price for that much reach.

ToBoldlyGo Loc: London U.K.

Thanks. Sadly I'm in the U.K. :(

ToBoldlyGo Loc: London U.K.

Extremely informative. Thanks, I'm grateful for your response.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

To ... I'm fond of the Tamron 18-200 XR Macro ... which I use on the Pentax K-50. This lens has recently been upgraded to include VC - so, it's now ideal for systems without IBIS (like Pentax and Sony models) and the price has been increased - a mere $50 ... so it now sells for $249. Another favorite of mine is the Sigma 18-200 OS HSM, which has also recently been upgraded, to include the Macro feature, the Tamron now lacks. It sells for $399. Another equally viable option is the Sigma 18-250 OS HSM Macro. This was recently on sale at the same price, but, now - sells for $579.

I have all three of the above-mentioned (the latter two in Nikon mounts) and am very happy with all three of them. Incidentally, I have seen the Sigma 18-300 on sale, currently - for just $399 - which surely makes it a candidate for "Best Bang for the Buck" - wouldn't you say, To?

ToBoldlyGo Loc: London U.K.

Thanks Chris. Thanks to everyone else too. Unless I come across a bargain on something else, I'll probably go for the Tamron 18-400. Good thing I have a couple of second hand photography shops near to me.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Sure, To ... don't think you can go wrong with the Tamron 18-400 ... lots of folks on here have had great things to say about that lens. It's $650, here, tho' To.

Makes me wonder, though ... whether you'll be able to find one used. ... It's so good - many won't give it up, I'll warrant!!!!

Unlike the earlier Tamron 16-300 ... there's a lot of those around, used ....

Happy Hunting!!!!

allend

I have the Nikon 18-300mm lens on my Nikon D500 and I love it.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Which one, All?

There are two ... one is faster than the other, and another $400 to go with the faster f-stop ....