Tamron AF18-270MM F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens (Page 2): I have had the Tamron 18-270 for maybe 18 months. It is my primary lense. I am very satisfied. I just a couple of days ago...

twohorse Loc: Western Wosconsin

I have had the Tamron 18-270 for maybe 18 months. It is my primary lense. I am very satisfied. I just a couple of days ago upgraded from the Nikon D60 to the D7000. Whoopee! Lense works even better now. It does creep. My creeps alot.So I have become accustomed to cradleing it in my arm as I walk if it is not in the locked position. Thanks for the tip re zooming out and retrying.

hamtrack Loc: Omaha NE

I have one and really like it. For my use, it takes the place of severable lens changes.

Sensei

I have an Tamron AF18-270MM F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens on one of the Nikon. Never had a problem and would buy one for my other cameras.
The lens was an upgrade from my Tamaron 28-300 non VR from film cameras. It is a great walk around lens. It isn't going to replace a prime with an F1.4. But then it isn't what I need. To me it is a great value. Probably not a good really low light long zoom lens. It was ok, shooting in a gym.

Fred Stuckmann Loc: Ohio

Sensei wrote:

I have an Tamron AF18-270MM F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens on one of the Nikon. Never had a problem and would buy one for my other cameras.
The lens was an upgrade from my Tamaron 28-300 non VR from film cameras. It is a great walk around lens. It isn't going to replace a prime with an F1.4. But then it isn't what I need. To me it is a great value. Probably not a good really low light long zoom lens. It was ok, shooting in a gym.

I suppose it depends on what the camera is capable of capturing.
This shot was in the D5100 dusk/dawn setting. f6.3, 1/100sec.
ISO 3200 and 170mm. Once set, d/d is fully automatic and does not require a tripod, flash or time exposure. I think the lens
did very well at 5:30PM Eastern last Wednesday.

Anne

I love the Tamron lense. I am a beginner-intermediate photographer and when I purchased my Canon T1i I also purchased the Ta,ron lense. After about 3-4 weeks my husband who has been a photographer most of his life saw how great it was and he also purchased one. We have recommended this to many in our camera club. It is our all-in-one lense that travels worldwide with us. It is light, easy to pack in our bag and does a great job.
Anne

LittleRedFish Loc: Naw'lens (New Orleans)

RixPix wrote:

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I was looking at the lens also, I already own two other Tamron lens. I'm not impressed with them.
Several pro's told me to stay away from the "all in one" lens. There slow, have focus problems at each end, and the weight of the "tammy" 18-270 causes it to slide out if you tilted it down any.
If you plan on taking pictures of moving items, then this is not a good lens. "all in one lens" are not what the pro's use to catch those great shots.
So I have decided not to get this lens. I'm going to get the 24-105mm Canon, and then save and buy the 100-400mm Canon lens.
If you need a lens now and can not afford those, then the Canon 18-135mm,I'm told, is a much better lens then the "tammy"

Anne

the tammy lense has a lock on it, which I use when my camera is not up to my face and I have never experienced any problem with it tilting or sliding.
Anne

Toby

RixPix wrote:

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I have the Tamron AF 28-300 f 3.5-6.3 which was one of the first lenses I bought to use on my Cannon 50D. Like all lenses, cameras etc., it has both good and bad features so you must ask yourself what you want to shoot. First the good. I wish I had bought the lens you are talking about because when shooting in close quarters the 28mm can be a problem. If I had 18mm on the short end it would stay on my camera nearly all the time. I shoot mostly sports and in daylight it is very good. When you consider the 28-300 range it is hard to beat. It is not as sharp as I would like throughout the range, however. If you want to shoot indoor sports, it can be a problem. At ISO 3200, which I will not go above, and shutter priority the shutter speeds range from 1/80 to about 1/300. Too slow to capture sharp action. Even panning will not capture the hands clearly. Also the aperture necks down quickly when you zoom out. For indoor sports I use a Canon EF 24-70 f 2.8 and an EF 70-200 f 2.8. Both are L lenses and are unbelievable, I love their sharpness but they do require two cameras or changing lenses because of their ranges. You cannot beat the Canon lenses. I assume the same can be said for Nikon lenses but obviously I dont use them on my camera.

One other note, I have a Sigma DC 18-125 f 3.8 5.6 which I believe is sharper than the Tamron lens but it has a different use. One problem with the Sigma is that it rotates in the opposite direction of the Tamron and Canon which is annoying. Also, both the Tamron and the Sigma had to be repaired after about a years use. The problem was that I received an error message that contact between the lens and the camera had been lost. After trying repeatedly to clean the contacts to no avail I called the manufacturer and at their suggestion sent the lens in for repair. Both were still under warranty which was good but I still had to do without for several weeks. I have never had a problem with the Canon lenses even though I use them more than any other, about 10,000 shots per year.

When new and after repair the Tamron lens did not creep, but after a few months it would slide if not held horizontal.

Hope this helps.

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LittleRedFish Loc: Naw'lens (New Orleans)

Anne wrote:

the tammy lense has a lock on it, which I use when my camera is not up to my face and I have never experienced any problem with it tilting or sliding.
Anne

If you read others review, several people say it creep out when you are trying to focus on something. That's really bad if the object is moving. If your just shooting still life then you have time to play around with the lock.

Itpurs Loc: Carson City, NV

I have a lot of Canon lenses, but wanted an all purpose lens for travel, with more range than my 24-105. I bought the Tamron lens you referenced based on a friends recommendation in our camera club. It is a good lens for travel and walk around. As mentioned, it probably won't replace a C or N lens, but it sure is a nice lens to have with you when traveling. It does have a few soft moments at 200 and above, but all in all I would sure give a two thumbs up for this light weight lens. Go 4 it.

russebarre9

Response to creeping out when focusing. When I shoot, I have one hand on the camera body, and one on the lens underneath. I don't have any problem with creeping until the camera is pointed downwards. Any shots I take are always done this way and I never have any problems with or when focusing as I have both hands on the camera and lens. Hope this helps. Russ

concretelady88 Loc: Oklahoma

I purchased this lens back in August - and I love it! I also have a tamron wide angle that I use for interior photos for my website. I think they are a good value. I have photographed 2 weddings since my purchase, and many decorative concrete jobs, and I believe it's a step up from the standard lenses that come with the camera (and I don't have to change them out all the time!!) So convenient!

Sensei

I hate switching the lens, most of the time, I am moving around and changing focal length continuously.
Fred. In addition to what the camera is capable of, a lot depends on the subject and purpose of the shot. Love your photo.

Fred Stuckmann Loc: Ohio

Sensei wrote:

I hate switching the lens, most of the time, I am moving around and changing focal length continuously.
Fred. In addition to what the camera is capable of, a lot depends on the subject and purpose of the shot. Love your photo.

I'm with you on the switching lenses, always afraid that I'll drop one. I do photos for pay in the community where I live. I was asked to record community life as a historic photo journalist.
I've found this lens to work well inside and certainly outside.
I don't need intense action shots, if I did, I would probably need
a different lens. However, for everyday use, day and night, I
love this 18-270 from Tamron.
1. 50mm in dusk/dawn setting through the living room window.
2. 270mm
3. 60mm, same train.

coco1964 Loc: Winsted Mn

Toby wrote:

RixPix wrote:

I have been looking for a new lens in particular t... (show quote)

I have had this lens for about 9 months now and got rid of the Nikon 80-200 that I had. I use it extensively for shooting sports for the newspaper and have gotten to the point that the old 400mm fixed lens stays in the closet. As far as the lens creep the Nikon I had before did the same thing and will pretty much happen to any lens after an extended perion of use. The only time I see this happen with the Tamron is if it is held straight down and if I'm going after that shot I have a 50mm Nikon fixed lens. These are basically the only 2 lenses I carry in my bag and I don't like changes lenses alot because it just is another step in keeping the inside of your camera and lens clean. I will include a few shots I took, the baseball shots are at full 270 length and appear as sharp as I need right out of the camera...............

I have the Tamron AF 28-300 f 3.5-6.3 which was one of the first lenses I bought to use on my Cannon 50D. Like all lenses, cameras etc., it has both good and bad features so you must ask yourself what you want to shoot. First the good. I wish I had bought the lens you are talking about because when shooting in close quarters the 28mm can be a problem. If I had 18mm on the short end it would stay on my camera nearly all the time. I shoot mostly sports and in daylight it is very good. When you consider the 28-300 range it is hard to beat. It is not as sharp as I would like throughout the range, however. If you want to shoot indoor sports, it can be a problem. At ISO 3200, which I will not go above, and shutter priority the shutter speeds range from 1/80 to about 1/300. Too slow to capture sharp action. Even panning will not capture the hands clearly. Also the aperture necks down quickly when you zoom out. For indoor sports I use a Canon EF 24-70 f 2.8 and an EF 70-200 f 2.8. Both are L lenses and are unbelievable, I love their sharpness but they do require two cameras or changing lenses because of their ranges. You cannot beat the Canon lenses. I assume the same can be said for Nikon lenses but obviously I dont use them on my camera.

One other note, I have a Sigma DC 18-125 f 3.8 5.6 which I believe is sharper than the Tamron lens but it has a different use. One problem with the Sigma is that it rotates in the opposite direction of the Tamron and Canon which is annoying. Also, both the Tamron and the Sigma had to be repaired after about a years use. The problem was that I received an error message that contact between the lens and the camera had been lost. After trying repeatedly to clean the contacts to no avail I called the manufacturer and at their suggestion sent the lens in for repair. Both were still under warranty which was good but I still had to do without for several weeks. I have never had a problem with the Canon lenses even though I use them more than any other, about 10,000 shots per year.

When new and after repair the Tamron lens did not creep, but after a few months it would slide if not held horizontal.

Hope this helps.

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