Thanks, I am looking at buying a Tamron 18-400 zoom and I can buy one that includes the Tap In. It looks like its about a $60.00 extra for free and I don't need another tripod or some other junk some are offering.
MikeC

Is this something I will need. Or should I just lenses that need to be calibrated to the Manufacturer?

Wow! Thanks for all the info, it will help me make my decision. I did not want to spend thousands for a new lens and I understand the shortcomings of this lens. I think it will fit fit my needs since I have no intention of selling my photos and I am truly a beginner at stepping up in my photog
needs. I guess if I can gain enough experience in the future I may better understand all the comments that I have seen. Thanks again to all for your help. Now we can turn it down a notch.

MikeC

Thanks for your professional opinion. I will weigh my thoughts and try to make a decision.

MikeC

Mr. Goldfield, the 18-400 lens I am talking about weighs 1.4 lbs. and seems to cover most of the potential situations I can think I may be in.

Thanks

MikeC

Thank you all for previous comments on long lenses for Canon 80-D. I have just read a number of reviews
on the Tamron 18-400mm lens. There were a lot of positive comments. Any one shooting with one now?

Sounds like it might be a good all around one to carry.


MikeC

The camera is a canon EOS 80-D
No I'm a novice
I would like to take pictures of wild life. I live on the coast of NC
Probably just print for personal use.

MikeC

This item: Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD for Canon DSLR Cameras (Tamron 6 Year Limited USA Warranty) $945.00

I saw this lens on Amazon and read about 20 reviews. They all seemed pretty positive. I know I can count on the group for some information.

MikeC

As a new member I must thank you all for your comments on my question about zoom lenses. I think the best advice was to slow down and figure out what I really need and then buy a quality product.

Thanks again for all the opinions.

MikeC

It was recommended that a 75-300mm lens might be more effective that a 55-250mm lens and would give double the Magnification. I can buy a used lens on an apparent safe website for $149.00 in excellent condition. I need some opinions.

Thanks


MikeC

Thanks, I am going to buy it this week. It is a little over whelming to try to disseminate all that

the camera is capable of. I was at Best Buys here in Wilmington NC and they have hired a person

that has been shooting wild life ie birds and bees for 30 years to be on the floor to answer

questions free of charge. I went back to see him and was very happy with some of the

suggestions he had. Thanks for your comments

MikeC

Thanks for the info.

MikeC

As you know you can read to much on the internet and most of the opinions say only use oem batteries because of the quality difference. Just passing along what I have read and asking for an opinion. I don't mind spending the extra money if there is a value attached.

Thanks
MikeC

What is the best place to buy genuine canon LP-6E batteries. I understand that third party batteries to not last very long so not worth the savings.

MikeC

I'm an old drag racer and had a similar thought when I first bought the car 25 yrs ago. I am a chevy guy so it would have been a 283 small block. After starting to work on it I thought it would be better served to keep it stock and restore it. Thanks for your response, I just joined the site because I just bought a canon 80-D with a 35-135 lens and a 55-250 lens after the fact found out it was grey market and joined the site for some opinions. It arrived and everything was in canon boxes and seems ok. I guess the only downside is the US warranty from canon is not there. There is a 1 yr warranty from the seller. I have been reading the manual for four days now, a lot to learn if I don't want to use on AF all the time.
Thanks Again


MikeC