Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Tamron 18-270 - 270mm, ISO 100, f6.2@1/350 Canon 55-200 - 250mm, ISO 100, f4.56@1/500 Both pictures taken on overcast day, same camera (T3i), auto-exposure.  Images cropped in Adobe Camera Raw and Lens Profile applied.  The Canon lens is the kit lens that came with my camera. You can see that there is a huge difference in image quality between these two lenses.  I'm glad I tried the Tamron before purchasing.  This lens might be useful in certain conditions (you want to minimize the amount of ...

I own this lans since a year now and have used it for about two weeks in total so far. In short: + Light and small as a typical standard zoom + Not having to change lenses when photographic diverse subjects during travels + Low price tag (... you get what you pay for) + Relatively close distance to subject (0,5m) compared to AF-S Nikkkor 70-300 1:4.5-5.6 KIT zoom lens (>1m!) o Sharpness OK for casual user, but if you are a professional with a 24MP+ camera you probably want something better. - ...

I purchased this lens 8 months ago to replace the original Tamron 18-270. I use the lens on a Canon 60D. What a difference! (The $100 rebate was nice, too!) In actual use, the new lens is smaller and lighter than the original, so it's much easier to use and to carry about than the original. Construction is solid and the lens feels well put together. The PZD system works well, although it sometimes hunts. Lens creep is definitely an issue. The VC system works well, too, and I've ...

Fred234 put 4 same reviews to low down whole review score. I have used this lense to replace my Nikon kit lenses 18-55mm & 70-200mm for one year. If you use F11 for all photos (F8 for 18mm), you can get nice sharp photos. But you may need to increase your ISO to 800 (most recent camera can handle noise under ISO 800). It is so convenience of this light, small and 62mm filter for old and lazy 35 years SLR experience traveler, like me (no need to change lense and polarize filter). You can got ...

I measured that, when it works, VC can offer at 3 stops. I succeed to take sharp pictures at 270mm 1/50, but it depends on the distance of the subject. Problems: The VC does not work with the D7000, completely blurring some pictures. I tested it on two D7000, and I got similar results. On a D3100 I got better results. I sent the lens to Tamron. Answer: this lens is perfect. Workaround: use the Quiet mode.

I measured that VC offers at least 3 stops. I succeed to take sharp pictures at 270mm 1/50. Problems: However the VC has a problem of compatibility with the D7000, completely blurring some pictures. Workaround: use the Quiet mode.

I've had this lens for over 6 mnths now and find it a massive upgrade to the kit lens on my Canon 600D. I constantly read people trying to compare the quality of this lens to Canon L series..!!!! Why oh why, this lens only costs £415, L series are much more expensive. The only gripe i have of this lens is the zoom creep which is a little annoying if you don't retract it fully and put the lock on. I find the image quality a massive improvement on the Canon 18-55 and the 70-300mm. It is ...

This is a best lens since i have L series from canon. I using this lens in everyday as my activities photograph. I will recommended for all type camera. All the FL is best result. I has invest my money to get best lens for my gear. Problems: The minus is diameter is 62mm. The standard diameter is 67mm or 72mm.

a third-party lens = low quality. BUT this is different. the IQ is good (but don't expect L-series IQ!), even at 270, matching the Canon 18-200 if used properly. however, there are occasions that the image appears soft, but not always. CA is (very) slightly better controlled than Canon 18-200. the built of it is plastic and metal, which is rather good enough (does not feel lose when shaked)for a non-weather-sealing lens. the zoom and focus rim is great, except for the zoom creep. the VC is ...

I bought this lens 3 months ago to use it with my EOS 500 after reading a lot of reviews and comparing Sigma and Canon alternatives, and to be honest I expected more of this $650 lens. On the positive side: Size/Weight: very comfortable to carry on Autofocus: Pretty good even in low light conditions Distortion: only at the end of the range of the focal length (more noticeable at 18 than 270) but not bad at all for this kind of lens. flare: very good On the other hand: Image quality: is not ...