Tamron 16-300 vs 18-400
Sep 19, 2019 22:27:27 #
runakid
Loc: Shelbyville, TN
Any thoughts? Anyone used either? Thinking of upgrading my wife's lens from the 18-270 -which she loves and I have loved for trips. It really worked out well on a recent tour of Italy.
Sep 19, 2019 22:51:48 #
runakid wrote:
Any thoughts? Anyone used either? Thinking of upgrading my wife's lens from the 18-270 -which she loves and I have loved for trips. It really worked out well on a recent tour of Italy.
According to the latest testing by the British photo magazines, the Sigma 18-300 is the best super zoom . I realize this does not answer your question directly.
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Sep 20, 2019 03:24:06 #
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Sep 20, 2019 04:19:57 #
runakid
Loc: Shelbyville, TN
I only went to public school and thus am not able to understand your reply.
Sep 20, 2019 05:02:00 #
runakid wrote:
I only went to public school and thus am not able to understand your reply.
Google is your friend is common in many schools.
Sep 20, 2019 07:17:00 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
runakid wrote:
Any thoughts? Anyone used either? Thinking of upgrading my wife's lens from the 18-270 -which she loves and I have loved for trips. It really worked out well on a recent tour of Italy.
You mention no camera or lens manufacture. The 18-270 could be a Sony, only because I had one with my sold Sony A77II. IMHO the 18-270 was on that camera all the time. I have sold 20X30 prints with that lens, it was that sharp. It did have a habit of zooming out on its own unless you used the lock switch. But why put a monster heavy lens on your her camera when the 18-270 can do everything and, IMHO, it is sharper than either lens you are considering.
Sep 20, 2019 07:58:59 #
runakid
Loc: Shelbyville, TN
Sorry for not listing the lenses. Tamron for both focal lengths. Nikon D500 for the body.
Sep 20, 2019 08:10:18 #
Leo_B
Loc: Houston suburb
My question would be how often you might have benefited from pulling back to 16 rather than 18, especially when travelling as opposed to needing the extra reach on the long end. I tend to lean toward wide so I'd probably go with the 16-300 but you guys may prefer more reach. Good luck with your decision.
Sep 20, 2019 08:17:09 #
Just off the top of my head, without doing any research, I'd get the 18-400mm. It has an amazing spread, and I've read lots of good things about it here. Now, if was actually spending my own money on a lens, I would do lots of reading - and then I would probably got the 18-400mm.
Going from an 18-270 to a 16-300mm isn't much of an upgrade, unless there's a big jump in quality.
Going from an 18-270 to a 16-300mm isn't much of an upgrade, unless there's a big jump in quality.
Sep 20, 2019 08:45:28 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
runakid wrote:
Any thoughts? Anyone used either? Thinking of upgrading my wife's lens from the 18-270 -which she loves and I have loved for trips. It really worked out well on a recent tour of Italy.
Forgetting IQ for the moment, the 18-400 is a lot bigger and heavier.
Sep 20, 2019 09:07:22 #
I still have the 16-300 but purchased the 18-400 and it rarely leaves my camera. A great walk around lens for just about anything. However depending upon what you like to record images of would be a determining factor in regards to the extra length of the 18-400 and if it is needed.
Sep 20, 2019 09:07:25 #
I’ve had the 18-400 for just over a year. It’s everything I had hoped it would be. It has been the most versatile lens I could ever have wanted. It’s great when you are not sure what you will need at an unfamiliar event. I’ve always gotten really great results when shooting sports events. The image quality has very good 99% of the time.
Sep 20, 2019 09:14:35 #
I had the 270 and really enjoyed it as a multi purpose lens for years. I tried out both the 300 and 400 and with my naked eye couldn’t see any real difference. I went with the 400 for the extra reach plus the tap in ability allowed me to really dial in sharp lens settings that the 300 could not do. I’m very happy with the 400 and is a upgrade from your 270.
Sep 20, 2019 09:23:19 #
miked46
Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
I have the 16-300 and used it in Italy, I love the lens. I Like the added width and for the most part, the extra 100mm doesn't matter.
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