Tamron AF18-270MM F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Lens
Nov 17, 2011 19:42:45 #
Just got back from a photo trip with someone who was using the 18-270 Tamron on a Nikon (D3100). I was using the Nikor 18-200 3.5-5.6G ED on a Nikon 5100. I think his shots were every bit as clear as mine and his lens was a third of the price! I also used to have a Tamron lens on my Pentax film camera and always thought the results were excellent. Possibly quality control is not as good as Nikon, but at the price a Tamron is very hard to beat.
Nov 17, 2011 21:33:43 #
I bought this lens on June 2, 2009. I don't shoot any 10,000 a year shots. I'm a medium shooter you might say. I like the fact that is has a lock switch when at 18mm and it only creeps when pointed downwards. I like how it focuses and the vc is good for camera shake. I get good images and It's on my camera the time. I also have a Canon 75-300mm 4-5.6 which I don't use as much as I get 3.5 with the Tamron and the Canon Is 4 aperature. I also have a 2x converter on the Canon If I want to go further with the zoom. I've had really good service with the Tamron. One selling point is that Tamron has a 6 year guarantee where Canon only has one year.(wow) I think you'll be satisified with the Tamron. Russ
Nov 18, 2011 18:27:07 #
I am a Nikon Freek and been using this lens for about 3 years , I have 2 Nikon Lens and never use them since I got the 18 X 200 I and sure the 18 x 270 is just as good it came out after I bought the 18 x 200 I have a Nikon D5000
Nov 20, 2011 13:09:16 #
Wow, the response to this question is amazing. I was looking for a do-it-all lens and this was going to be it. I don't really have a long lens at all and I was ready to pull the trigger on Friday. Then the Canon 55-250IS was only $144 and I bought that instead. It is not the same thing but for $144 I can try it out so I tabled the Tamron for now. Thanks
Nov 20, 2011 14:04:07 #
A 92 year buddy of mine is selling his 18 x 200 for $165.00 , but guess it's too late to tell you now, he said he is too old and don't have nothing to take pictures of, just told me yesterday he is selling everything
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