Lens
Oct 22, 2011 10:29:46 #
Can some one tell me the differents btw. a Tamron 18-270 f3.5-6.3 Dill VC ASPH. (IF) macro lens and a Tamron 18-270 Dill VC PZD AL lens.
The Macro is $30.00 less than the other.
Thank You David
The Macro is $30.00 less than the other.
Thank You David
Oct 22, 2011 11:15:46 #
My first guess is maybe the speed of the lens. I don't believe you stated it for the second one. Yo umay also check to see if both have image stablization. -As I said these are nothing more then a guess.
Oct 22, 2011 11:44:54 #
Hi, they are basically the same lens, the PZD lens is a newer model, PZD refers to Tamrons' new focusing motor drive system, both are macro, though they are not true macro lenses. I just researched this quickly, hopefully I read it correctly
Oct 23, 2011 09:05:24 #
Oct 23, 2011 09:26:29 #
Oct 23, 2011 13:03:01 #
The PZD refers to the motor that is built into the lens which you will need if your camera body does not have a stabilization motor in it. I don't know about Canon cameras but I shoot Nikons and the D3100, D5100 and I believe the D7000 do not have motors in their bodies. I have the Tameron PZD and it's a fantastic lens. I orginally had the Nikon 18-200 and traded it in for the Tameron. Less lens slipping and wider range.................
Oct 23, 2011 17:15:44 #
mrustici
Loc: Elmira NY
coco1964 wrote:
The PZD refers to the motor that is built into the lens which you will need if your camera body does not have a stabilization motor in it. I don't know about Canon cameras but I shoot Nikons and the D3100, D5100 and I believe the D7000 do not have motors in their bodies. I have the Tameron PZD and it's a fantastic lens. I orginally had the Nikon 18-200 and traded it in for the Tameron. Less lens slipping and wider range.................
I have been trying to research Tameron's and compare them to name brand lenses (Canon & Nikon) and have been getting mixed messages regarding quality & image softness. What is your experience with the image quality at the long end?
Oct 23, 2011 17:18:57 #
What camera are going use it on? This question has to with image stabilization. If you are a Sony and a few brands, then IS in the lens is not needed.
Oct 23, 2011 18:56:01 #
I have a Nikon D90 and have the Tamron 70-300 SP VC model, it was favorably reviewed as actually being better than the Nikon 70-300, though I'm certain only by a slight margin, and it was 399.00 after a Tamron 50.00 rebate, as opposed to approx. 525.00 for the Nikon at the time that I made the purchase. I do like the lens, and it has performed well.
Oct 24, 2011 14:18:00 #
mrustici wrote:
I shoot alot of baseball---here are a couple with the zoom fully extended.............. quote=coco1964 The PZD refers to the motor that i... (show quote)
Oct 24, 2011 14:18:15 #
mrustici wrote:
I shoot alot of baseball---here are a couple with the zoom fully extended.............. quote=coco1964 The PZD refers to the motor that i... (show quote)
Oct 26, 2011 12:44:09 #
mrustici
Loc: Elmira NY
chapjohn wrote:
What camera are going use it on? This question has to with image stabilization. If you are a Sony and a few brands, then IS in the lens is not needed.
Canon T2i or T3i
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