Range testing my newest EF-S "walkabout lens", the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 II (Canon mount) (Page 2): Thank you Fergus. This is the DSLR I grab most often if I'm out and about just...

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Fergus wrote:

I'd say you've got a sharp one there!! Have fun!

Thank you Fergus. This is the DSLR I grab most often if I'm out and about just looking for something new in the neighborhood, and I love the wide range it covers. Except for things that are extremely far away, I should be in pretty good shape.

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Fergus wrote:

I'd say you've got a sharp one there!! Have fun!

Thank you Fergus. This is the DSLR I grab most often if I'm out and about just looking for something new in the neighborhood, and I love the wide range it covers. Except for things that are extremely far away, I should be in pretty good shape.

Raleigh Loc: Reside in Olympia WA

Just ordered one today.

Bob Yankle wrote:

This is the first Tamron lens I have ever owned an... (show quote)

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

I really like what that Tamron lens can do, Bob. I love the clarity and detail it gives. Of course, you've gotta give the photographer credit, too! :)

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Raleigh wrote:

Just ordered one today.

That's good to know Raleigh. I expect to see good images from you in the near future then.

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

sailorsmom wrote:

I really like what that Tamron lens can do, Bob. I love the clarity and detail it gives. Of course, you've gotta give the photographer credit, too! :)

Thank you Sue. I take your point about the human-end of that equipment chain ..... we have to employ out lens smartly.

Jim Kresge

Thanks Bob. Was going to ask about the 16-300 Tamron but you beat me to it. Have a 70-300mm Tamron on a Canon Rebel S and it is wonderful. the 16 of course provides a single lens capability that will be very helpful.

orriebarber Loc: Stratford CT.

I had a 18-- 270 and went to the 16--300- wider at the lower end and longer at the high end but the real reason was that you can operate the manual focus ring at the same time that the lens is in auto focus. Very pleased with lens.

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Jim Kresge wrote:

Thanks Bob. Was going to ask about the 16-300 Tamron but you beat me to it. Have a 70-300mm Tamron on a Canon Rebel S and it is wonderful. the 16 of course provides a single lens capability that will be very helpful.

You're welcome Jim. I also have a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS mounted on my 7D which I use when shooting reenactments. I use it in conjunction with a 5D MK III upon which I have mounted my Canon 23-105mm f/4L IS lens for the wide range stuff. While these 2 cover quite a bit of ground, it is not something I would do every day. That's where the Tamron 16-300mm comes in .... it's my favorite walk-around lens of all the ones I have tried.

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

orriebarber wrote:

I had a 18-- 270 and went to the 16--300- wider at the lower end and longer at the high end but the real reason was that you can operate the manual focus ring at the same time that the lens is in auto focus. Very pleased with lens.

Thanks for you observations orriebarber. You and I agree about this lens.

Jim Kresge

Have had a chance to play with the 16-300 and it is great fun. Took a few 16mm shots of the wetlands back to back with 300mm shots of birds in flight. caught a Pelican in a dive that turned out to be one of the best shots of that bird I've ever taken. Just plain fun!

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Jim Kresge wrote:

Have had a chance to play with the 16-300 and it is great fun. Took a few 16mm shots of the wetlands back to back with 300mm shots of birds in flight. caught a Pelican in a dive that turned out to be one of the best shots of that bird I've ever taken. Just plain fun!

For me, Jim, it was turkeys and cardinals today, both at the telephoto end of the len's range.

Dusty777

Bob,

Thanks for the pix and a great concise review. I have a T4i
and travel on packaged deals for now so the photo ops are not always perfectly positioned. The added range without much loss leads me toward the Tamron.

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

Dusty777 wrote:

Bob,

Thanks for the pix and a great concise review. I have a T4i
and travel on packaged deals for now so the photo ops are not always perfectly positioned. The added range without much loss leads me toward the Tamron.

You're welcome Dusty. The lens has a sharp focus too ..... I'm impressed with it on many levels.