Tamron 18-400
Aug 16, 2019 19:42:41 #
I’m interested in hearing feedback from the group the about the Tamron 18-400 lens... likes/dislikes ... shortcomings ... positives.
Aug 16, 2019 20:17:28 #
Papato8 wrote:
I’m interested in hearing feedback from the group the about the Tamron 18-400 lens... likes/dislikes ... shortcomings ... positives.
I've had mine for almost two years and am very pleased with it. It's not a fast lens - it does very well in natural outdoor light, not so much inside, although I've gotten good night shots with it. If you do a search you'll find plenty of posts concerning it, most of which are pretty positive. It's a good all purpose lens and well worth the money IMHO.
Welcome to UHH!
Aug 16, 2019 21:08:40 #
I don't own one. I only buy Tamron SP lenses and it's not an SP. On the other hand, my closest shooting buddy has one on a Canon T5I and he loves it.
Aug 17, 2019 01:13:38 #
Aug 17, 2019 06:24:06 #
Ed Chu
Loc: Las Vegas NV
Papato8 wrote:
I’m interested in hearing feedback from the group the about the Tamron 18-400 lens... likes/dislikes ... shortcomings ... positives.
just came back from a trip to Kenya with it; works great; took care of 90% of my photo needs
Aug 17, 2019 06:52:27 #
I bought 1 in January, carried on a trip out west through Death Valley, chasing Big Boy, car and train museum's.
If I do my part it's great. I am very satisfied with the results.
Ken
If I do my part it's great. I am very satisfied with the results.
Ken
Aug 17, 2019 07:25:13 #
Aug 17, 2019 07:45:15 #
Welcome as a travel/walk around lens I love mine, light weight and versitile. Does "okay"with nature but where sharpness is critical birds especially I'll usually put on the heavy Canon 100_400LII glass. For indoors, family events etc. You will need a flash to get a good shutter speed as this lens is slow in low light
Aug 17, 2019 07:58:31 #
I’ve had mine for a year now. I love this lens. It has always performed really well, but since I’ve paired it with my New Nikon D500 I have gotten great results even indoors. I can not give this lens a higher recommendation. It’s the most versatile lens you will ever own with outstanding overall results.
Aug 17, 2019 08:26:42 #
I put mine on my NIKON 7200 and have never taken it off. I love it !! It cover 90% of everything I take. My other NIKON has a Tokina 11-16 for inside shots . These 2 cameras plus the small Fiji in my pocket will take me anywhere.
Aug 17, 2019 08:45:29 #
The sharpness on the long end isn't that great at all. Walk around and no need for using 400mm the lens is OK. Guess for street it's a keeper.... Long end not that great. Good luck whatever you decide to do. Lens is attached to a 7D MKII.
Aug 17, 2019 08:47:37 #
Had some extra money............ Bought as a novelty lens............ I was dead wrong. This lens is no novelty. It's the real thing. Took it on a cruise and, a tropical vacation. Used it on a Canon 5DMIII. Did not disappoint. Somewhat soft at 400 but was only noticeable to the untrained eye. Good lens to have. Taking it to the Zoo next week.
Aug 17, 2019 08:48:24 #
Ed Chu
Loc: Las Vegas NV
brooklyn-camera I wrote:
The sharpness on the long end isn't that great at all. Walk around and no need for using 400mm the lens is OK. Guess for street it's a keeper.... Long end not that great. Good luck whatever you decide to do. Lens is attached to a 7D MKII.
I would say, go to BorrowLenses.com and rent one; I think it's sharp enough - I'm not the purist many are, but, it seems to produce results good enough for me
Aug 17, 2019 09:01:31 #
Aug 17, 2019 09:12:58 #
Plieku69 wrote:
I bought 1 in January, carried on a trip out west through Death Valley, chasing Big Boy, car and train museum's.
If I do my part it's great. I am very satisfied with the results.
Ken
If I do my part it's great. I am very satisfied with the results.
Ken
Wow, that sounds like a great trip. Any photos to share???
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