Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

Thanks.

Well I took a few pics this afternoon, first ones with this new lens. No probs at the full 270mm @ 1/125th, close up 1/250th no probs & no probs at 18mm either. Shots look ok to me but then i'm not a pro.

Just a bit of general info I use the back-button focusing method.

All hand held. If you want to see the pics I can post a couple of them on here if you wish.

Baz

Don Fischer Loc: Antelope, Ore

I was just looking through my D7000 manual and didn't find the AF fine tune. Could you tell me where it is? Thanks

don4u Loc: Southern California

Sure. I would love to see your pictures. I have the 18-270 mm lens on a Nikon D 40

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

Hi Don, sorry but posting a couple/few pics (if you meant me) can only be granted by Cheryl.

But thanks for asking. :thumbup:

Baz

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

Have a look here Don www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4jUXryI8Jk

& here https://help.nikon.ca/app/answers/detail/a_id/17934/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNDMwNDM3OTgwL3NpZC9EZDZvMWNsbQ%3D%3D

Sorry Don can't get the link to go live. Just copy & paste in a new tab.

Baz

nviaches Loc: Brighton, MI

I too have the latest version of that Tammy lens and love it! I am shooting on an old Nikon D40, and agree with the comment on maximum shutter speed at full extension. I've never had any issues with this lens on my Nikon. Maybe Canon implementation is somewhat different, and experimentation will be necessary. Cannot beat the convenience of this lens though, IMHO, as it hardly ever leaves my camera body ...

Good luck, and keep us posted!

MarkD Loc: NYC

In P mode the camera sets both the shutter speed (SS) and aperture. In A you set the aperture and the camera sets the SS. In S you set the SS and the camera sets the aperture. In all three you set the iso to a specific number or to auto iso where the camera chooses the iso. In full auto (the green icon) the camera sets the aperture, SS, and iso.

I've never used a Sigma 18-250. Dpreview tested and compared the Sigma 18-250 and Tamron 18-270 VC PZD. They gave a slight edge to the Sigma. A lot of people here like their Sigma 18-250. From what I've read the 18-300 is a little sharper than the 18-250, but if the difference is enough to justify the price is an individual decision. A problem that I found with the 18-300 is that the lens causes a small shadow at the bottom of the photo when used with the built-in flash of my D5200. It forces me to use an accessory flash. If that or the price is a problem, I think the Sigma 18-250 Macro (the newest version) or the Tamron 18-270 VC PZD are good choices. I would go with the 18-250 Macro because it is less expensive and may be a little sharper.

tomglass Loc: Yorktown, VA

Page 246 in the manual. I'd also Google it to find lots of info about how to determine whether or not your camera/lens needs AF Fine tuning (It can be done for each lens and the camera remembers the settings for that specific lens). And there are several methods out there that can help you determine how to determine the best settings (Dot Tune is a rather easy and free one and there is a good video on You Tube). And there are some paid methods as well. Hope this helps.

Doowopa Loc: Connecticut

.I have the SL 1 and I get that lens for Christmas kind of disappointed with it myself. but I found that the time went by its started to improve some. I also found if you keep it in Aperture mode set between 6.3 and 9 you see an improvement just need to adjust your ISO.
It's good enough for me now most of time. Not having to change lens as often makes it worthwhile. I still change it mostly for indoor shots.
I'm just an amateur but it works for me.
I did contemplate replacing at one time myself, but didn't have the cash.
Should have mentioned in the beginning I got it on Amazon as used but new, had something to do with Amazon rules.

Anyway only paid $332.

Bogin Bob Loc: Tampa Bay, Florida

I have the Tamron 18-270 and find it my 'always on' lens. Checking this further, I found that my shutter speed was slow and/or I was exaggerating shake by the way I pressed shutter (was not pressing 1/2 way).

Revet Loc: Fairview Park, Ohio

I have used that lens for two years on first a D3100 and now a D7100. It is a great lens and I mostly get tack sharp images even at the 270 zoom. My only problem with it has been in low light when it has trouble achieving focus.

Bud S Loc: Logan Ohio

I have the original 18-270 ( not PZD) for Nikon, I had many connection issues and after 3 times they replaced the contacts on lens.
Long story short I told them at one point it wasn't as sharp as I thought it should be and after getting it back I believe it is now one of my sharpest lens. Tamron service has always been good to work with. Maybe you should give them a call?

alamomike47 Loc: San Antonio, Texas

I have this lens and have the same issue. My work around is to not use it at the far end of the extremes in either f stop or distance. So it is really like 25mm - 250mm 5.6 for me.

f9, 1/200, iso100, 75mm

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alamomike47 Loc: San Antonio, Texas

I fine the results are best along with your suggested f stops not to go beyond about 250mm.

wcmoorejr Loc: Birmingham Alabama

I have the Tamron 18-270 and gave it to my daughter when I upgraded to the 16-300. That lens was a little soft for me at 270 but it was very convenient when I traveled. That is the same reason I went with the 16-300. It is very convenient for traveling. For my pro shoots, I use the 70-200 2.8L.

regards,
Willie