Nikon 18-200 mm vs. Tamron 16-300 mm
Aug 1, 2018 14:35:49 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
I have the Nikon 18-200 mm and I like the extra reach both way of the Tamron. Would it be worthwhile?
Your advice will be appreciated.
Augie
Your advice will be appreciated.
Augie
Aug 1, 2018 15:20:00 #
It depends - I'm not a Nikon guy so I can't say from experience, but I expect the Nikon might be sturdier with an image quality that is better when you are extremely critical. On the other hand, I have a Sigma 18-300 and it almost never leaves my camera. I rarely enlarge more than needed for my computer monitor or print larger than 8 X 10. It is on sale now for $399 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1082147-REG/sigma_18_300mm_f_3_5_6_3_dc_macro.html
Aug 1, 2018 15:26:58 #
augieg27 wrote:
I have the Nikon 18-200 mm and I like the extra reach both way of the Tamron. Would it be worthwhile?
Your advice will be appreciated.
Augie
Your advice will be appreciated.
Augie
Not if you value image quality......You can optimize the quality of the 18-200 and CROP your way to 300 ( 1,5X crop) and use well applied software pixel enlargement for larger print/viewing sizes......
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Aug 2, 2018 02:29:15 #
augieg27 wrote:
I have the Nikon 18-200 mm and I like the extra reach both way of the Tamron. Would it be worthwhile?
Your advice will be appreciated.
Augie
Your advice will be appreciated.
Augie
FX or DX camera?
Aug 2, 2018 07:27:00 #
I am a Nikon user I have the Nikon 18-105, 70-300 VR, etc I just purchased the Tamron 18-400 a and am delighted with this lens, I also have the Tamron 24-70 2.8 and I am equally pleased
J
J
Aug 2, 2018 10:14:39 #
I have a Nikon 18-200 VR, first generation, and I am very pleased with its quality. I am not very familiar with independent lenses but I saw beautiful images from Tamron lenses (images made by professionals) during a Tamron workshop held here in Miami last year.
If you need a 300mm focal length there are prime 300mm lenses made by Nikon or you could opt for the 70-300 VR Nikon lens if you want to stay Nikon.
If you need a 300mm focal length there are prime 300mm lenses made by Nikon or you could opt for the 70-300 VR Nikon lens if you want to stay Nikon.
Aug 2, 2018 10:19:23 #
appealnow
Loc: Dallas, Texas
If you want reach to 300 mm and are using a DX camera, consider the Nikon 18-300 mm. There are two but the F3.5-6.3 is a lot lighter to carry. It almost never leaves my D5300. Great travel lens.
Aug 2, 2018 10:30:24 #
I use this lens on a D500 with great results, fast focus and sharp. Nikon AF-P NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E EDIF VR. Check the reviews, it a FF lens, great for wildlife. I had a 18-300, traded it for the 70-300 it's sharper.
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Aug 2, 2018 12:07:32 #
Uncawalt
Loc: Rimrock AZ
My personal experience is that my Tamron 18-300 performed very well until the lens needed service due to sand corruption... then i was faced with a repair bill just short of the cost of a new lens and moved to a Nikon 18 - 300 immediately! (i have no experience with the newer Tamron super zooms and do not plan to experiment with them.) The Nikons are designed and built to need minimal service and their service cost is significantly less.
Aug 2, 2018 18:55:07 #
I am the satisfied owner of the Tamron. I had the Nikon in the past. I suspect that those who think the IQ is better with the Nikon have no experience with the Tamron. They both produce very good photos if you do your part. I like the extra 2mm on the wide end of the Tamron......It is noticeable. But since you already have the Nikon I don't think the slightly longer focal range is worth the money for such a similar lens. If you need a longer reach you might want to look at something like a 100-400 from Sigma or Tamron. Since you are working with a 24mpx body you should also give cropping a try. Good luck with whatever decision you make.
Aug 2, 2018 19:03:15 #
I tried the Tamron but was disappointed as it was not as Sharp as the Nikon and zooming ring was too stiff. Sounds great but I sent it back.
Aug 2, 2018 19:04:08 #
Nikon uses numerous recipes for their glass. The recipe for lens elements will vary from element to element. Coatings and lens combinations are carefully selected and constructed to obtain the sharpest, most optically error-free image. No one else has these recipes. They may be good lenses, but they're not engineered with the quality of Nikkor lenses.
--Bob
--Bob
augieg27 wrote:
I have the Nikon 18-200 mm and I like the extra reach both way of the Tamron. Would it be worthwhile?
Your advice will be appreciated.
Augie
Your advice will be appreciated.
Augie
Aug 3, 2018 00:56:58 #
SuperFly48
Loc: NE ILLINOIS
I bought a Nikon 18-200mm DX VR lens for my D300 when that lens originally was released, then moved it to my D7100. Got an invite to go to southern Oregon and Crater Lake back in October 2014. Bought a Tamron 18-270mm thinking I wanted/needed the extra reach. Left the Nikon 18-200 home. The shots from that OR trip were pretty good until I really got into enlarging the shots taken so I could check for image sharpness. Next trip I took was to Arizona in 2015, I put the Tamron on a D80 and gave that combo to my daughter. I put the 18-200 back on the D7100 and kept it on. It has been to Arizona twice and Mount Rainier and Mount St Helens and the Pacific Coast twice. I am sticking with Nikon glass on my Nikon DSLR's.
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