Tamron 18-400 lens.
May 29, 2020 09:59:34 #
Rebel 1
Loc: Woodbridge, New Jersey
I am thinking of buying a tamron 18-400 lens to replace my 18-55 and 55-200 lens any suggestions.
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May 29, 2020 10:06:57 #
theaverlo
Loc: Iowa
Bought one for my wife, and she loves it. I've tried it a few times myself, and have found it a great lens.
May 29, 2020 10:16:54 #
May 29, 2020 10:17:12 #
I love the one I use on my D7100. Just make sure that 400 is sufficient for your needs but it is a great lens.
May 29, 2020 10:22:46 #
Rebel 1 wrote:
I am thinking of buying a tamron 18-400 lens to replace my 18-55 and 55-200 lens any suggestions.
Thanks
Thanks
Great all around lens.May 29, 2020 10:39:05 #
Mr Bill 2011
Loc: southern Indiana
got one on my Canon 70D and love it. It's great if you don't like to carry a bag full of lenses and change them in the field, but it does get heavy after a while. Keep in mind though, it's a zoom lens; if you are a pixel peeper, you won't like it.
May 29, 2020 10:48:14 #
Mr Bill 2011 wrote:
got one on my Canon 70D and love it. It's great if you don't like to carry a bag full of lenses and change them in the field, but it does get heavy after a while. Keep in mind though, it's a zoom lens; if you are a pixel peeper, you won't like it.
I would imagine that the super discerning would not buy the lens to begin with. The majority of us would likely be unable to notice and real difference in quality and be quite pleased with it. Numerous posts and reviews have been quite positive in my opinion.
Personally I carry extra lenses even when hiking, but the convenience and quality of this lens has been quite suitable for many.
May 29, 2020 15:30:53 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
Rebel 1 wrote:
I am thinking of buying a tamron 18-400 lens to replace my 18-55 and 55-200 lens any suggestions.
Thanks
Thanks
I have one and I enjoy using it when I travel, but it is a superzoom lens with all the limitations of that genre. It is not very sharp towards the edges of the frame or at 400mm. However, it is probably the best of the affordable consumer oriented superzooms available and it's unlikely that most people will notice or be bothered by its deficits.
By the way, you and I are neighbors. I live right next door in Edison.
May 30, 2020 05:30:27 #
miked46
Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
I had the earlier 16-300 ans loved it, so if this is just as good, then go for it.
May 30, 2020 06:23:31 #
I bought one a year ago for a trip out west. For most of the pictures it preformed well. Most issues were focus related at 400mm. And my inexperience.
It's light and handy, very easy to carry and I like it. I will be using it tomorrow to make a video for my church.
My trip west turned out great because of this lens.
I use an 80D.
It's light and handy, very easy to carry and I like it. I will be using it tomorrow to make a video for my church.
My trip west turned out great because of this lens.
I use an 80D.
May 30, 2020 07:10:38 #
Have one for my 7200 and it is great. I can use it like 90% of the time on my photography forages with great results
May 30, 2020 07:12:54 #
I had one attached to my previous D7500 and loved it, then after going full frame handed it down to my 13yo grandson who is now loving it. It's a great all-around lens!
May 30, 2020 07:20:22 #
Rebel 1 wrote:
I am thinking of buying a tamron 18-400 lens to replace my 18-55 and 55-200 lens any suggestions.
Thanks
Thanks
It's ok if you prioritize convenience over image quality. Here are some reviewers that document this:
"Summary
While the lens designers have pulled off a first and a feat in getting the awesome 18-400mm focal length range into a light, compact and affordable body, image quality has been set aside. Clear is that this is the longest focal length range available in a DSLR lens and because of this feature, this lens is extremely fun to use. Reviewing the results from this lens resulted in mostly disappointment from a critical inspection standpoint. That is not fun, but that is not what this lens is about.
If web-sized final results are adequate, this lens may be ideal for you and turning up the sharpness can mask some of the IQ issues (though perhaps not the AF inconsistency issues). If having this entire focal length range immediately available makes the difference between getting the photo and getting nothing, this lens can be the ideal choice as a mediocre-quality image is much better than no image. If you despise changing lenses or simply cannot due to environmental issues, this one might work for you. If you must have the 400mm focal length in the absolute lightest lens possible, this could be the lens you are looking for.
While the "perfect lens" may not exist, lens manufacturers who produce all-in-one zooms do their best to mitigate the compromises that must be made to achieve the most versatile lens possible. In this case, Tamron's design team has done an admirable job at finding a very reasonable balance between size, weight, specifications and price with the 18-400mm VC. The Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Lens will likely have some popularity among those that want the ultimate flexibility in a single lens."
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-18-400mm-f-3.5-6.3-Di-II-VC-HLD-Lens.aspx
https://fstoppers.com/originals/only-camera-lens-youll-ever-need-fstoppers-reviews-tamron-18-400mm-f35-63-di-ii-245480
May 30, 2020 07:40:53 #
Rebel 1 wrote:
I am thinking of buying a tamron 18-400 lens to replace my 18-55 and 55-200 lens any suggestions.
Thanks
Thanks
Shot most of my South Africa series with this lens on a Canon 90D. Very happy.
May 30, 2020 07:52:34 #
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