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Nov 1, 2017 14:48:55   #
RonBoyd
 
ldmarsh wrote:
It is already available at least in Canada as I have one and like to so far.

Canon mount?

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Nov 1, 2017 14:57:22   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
RonBoyd wrote:
Yes, that is the subject. What do you suppose "Request Stock Alert" means?

The OP asked a question, I answered it. GET LOST MR. NEGATIVE.

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Nov 1, 2017 15:08:21   #
RonBoyd
 
billnikon wrote:
The OP asked a question, I answered it. GET LOST MR. NEGATIVE.

What negative? If you took it that way, I apologize. In any event, you were "replying" to my post.

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Nov 1, 2017 16:02:49   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
RonBoyd wrote:
What negative? If you took it that way, I apologize. In any event, you were "replying" to my post.


Not to worry, Ron, that's Bill!

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Nov 1, 2017 18:44:56   #
jcboy3
 
wjones8637 wrote:
I admit this is a bit of GAS for the Tamron 18-400. My primary lens is the Tamron 18-270 which is only switched for macro shots with a Sigma 105 macro. I have long wanted greater reach than the 18-270 and I think the 18-400 is a better choice over one of the 150-600 mm offerings. I have done quite a bit of research and have a couple of questions:

1. I understand that it is upgradable by USB connection to my computer. Is this directly to the computer or through an interface?

2. With the holiday sales approaching, what is the likely hood of a substantial discount or discount?

Thanks in advance for your answers/opinions.

Bill
I admit this is a bit of GAS for the Tamron 18-400... (show quote)


I understand the desire for a single, do everything lens. But that involves a lot of compromises in lens speed and image quality. The Tamron suffers from barrel distortion, vigneting, and chromatic aberration. If you want to shoot f/8 and higher, then it is better. But then subject isolation can suffer as well.

If you want to shoot wildlife, the 150-600 lenses are significantly better. If you want landscapes, a lower range UWA zoom or prime is significantly better.

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Nov 1, 2017 19:02:42   #
AK Grandpa Loc: Anchorage, AK
 
I don't expect my 18-400 to do everything all of the time . . . Just "most" of the time . . . I have the super-Tele and the super-wide for specific uses . . . But for a usefull "most" of the time and walkabout lens . . . The 18-400 is very good . . .

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Nov 1, 2017 19:45:59   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
SueScott wrote:
I got my 18-400 last week and am very impressed by both its reach and sharpness.


Just purchased my today and agree totally with your assessment.

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Nov 1, 2017 19:47:40   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
RonBoyd wrote:
Anyone have an idea when the Canon mount version will be released?


I was released some time ago. I have the lens on my 80D.

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Nov 1, 2017 19:53:56   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
jcboy3 wrote:
I understand the desire for a single, do everything lens. But that involves a lot of compromises in lens speed and image quality. The Tamron suffers from barrel distortion, vigneting, and chromatic aberration. If you want to shoot f/8 and higher, then it is better. But then subject isolation can suffer as well.

If you want to shoot wildlife, the 150-600 lenses are significantly better. If you want landscapes, a lower range UWA zoom or prime is significantly better.


So far I have not had this issue. I did with an older Tamron 28-270:

Tamron suffers from barrel distortion, vigneting

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Nov 1, 2017 20:03:53   #
DaveO Loc: Northeast CT
 
jcboy3 wrote:
I understand the desire for a single, do everything lens. But that involves a lot of compromises in lens speed and image quality. The Tamron suffers from barrel distortion, vigneting, and chromatic aberration. If you want to shoot f/8 and higher, then it is better. But then subject isolation can suffer as well.

If you want to shoot wildlife, the 150-600 lenses are significantly better. If you want landscapes, a lower range UWA zoom or prime is significantly better.


If you want a decent walk around lens at less than half the price and about a third of the weight, get the 18-400. You can get a 150-600 and still need something for the lower end and buy a UWA and now you've spent a couple thousand dollars for non-pro lenses and can carry two of them to replace the 18-400. I have yet to hear anyone complain about the image quality of the 18-400 because the pros out weigh the cons. For $650 bucks it doesn't suffer at all unless you want to play pro. Personally I carry the extra lens and have more expensive glass, but my wife likes the convenience and quality of the 18-400 just fine. We have over 1600 shots in Yellowstone with a D7100 and D500 and it is quite acceptable.

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Nov 1, 2017 23:48:32   #
RonBoyd
 
leftj wrote:
I was released some time ago. I have the lens on my 80D.

Where did you buy it?

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Nov 1, 2017 23:53:23   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
RonBoyd wrote:
Where did you buy it?


Houston Camera Exchange on Richmond in Houston

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Nov 2, 2017 06:35:10   #
RonBoyd
 
leftj wrote:
Houston Camera Exchange on Richmond in Houston

Very interesting.

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Nov 2, 2017 06:36:22   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
RonBoyd wrote:
Very interesting.


How so?

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Nov 2, 2017 06:45:29   #
RonBoyd
 
leftj wrote:
How so?

In that a local retail outlet would have it but not the major players, (Full disclosure: I have not been in a retail camera store for about 20 years.) Houston is too far away from Denver for me to check it out and they, apparently, don't sell online. Something to mull over.

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