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- for Nikon D series digital SLR cameras
- Voted "Best Consumer Lens" in 2005 by TIPA (Technical Image Press Association), the Aspherical [IF] MACRO AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Lens from Tamron, exclusively designed for digital SLRs, is a powerful and versatile zoom
- Its large focal range (from a wide-angle zoom to ultra telephoto zoom) enables you to adapt your shots to numerous situations without having to change your lens
- The minimum focal distance is 45 cm, so this lens will allow you to take photographs in macro mode without any limits.The Aspherical [IF] MACRO AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Lens incorporates 3 hybrid aspherical elements and 2 LD glass low dispersion
- In addition, ghost light and image phenomena are significantly reduced by this lens.This Aspherical [IF] MACRO AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Lens really is the wise choice if you are looking to enjoy high performances from your digital SLR in most sit
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At Tamron, its quest has always been to make the ideal zoom lens. As a result of this ongoing challenge, Tamron has introduced the concept of its high-power zoom lens in the new AF18-200mm XR Di II for exclusive use with digital SLRs. Tamron's original development of proprietary core technologies such as Aspherical element production, Multiple Cam Mechanism and Integrated Focus Cam design lend to the creation of the world's lightest, most compact 11.1X zoom lens made for digital SLR cameras.The 18-200mm (28-300 when converted to 35mm) provides the digital photographer with the versatility of a true wide to ultra tele zoom in an amazingly easy to use design.
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Voted "Best Consumer Lens" in 2005 by TIPA (Technical Image Press Association), the Aspherical [IF] MACRO AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Lens from Tamron, exclusively designed for digital SLRs, is a powerful and versatile zoom. Its large focal range (from a wide-angle zoom to ultra telephoto zoom) enables you to adapt your shots to numerous situations without having to change your lens. The minimum focal distance is 45 cm, so this lens will allow you to take photographs in macro mode without any limits.
The Aspherical [IF] MACRO AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Lens incorporates 3 hybrid aspherical elements and 2 LD glass low dispersion elements so that you can efficiently compensate for axial and lateral chromatic aberrations, guaranteeing optimal visual quality when taking photos. In addition, ghost light and image phenomena are significantly reduced by this lens.
This Aspherical [IF] MACRO AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Lens really is the wise choice if you are looking to enjoy high performances from your digital SLR in most situations without having to change the lens.
The Aspherical [IF] MACRO AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Lens incorporates 3 hybrid aspherical elements and 2 LD glass low dispersion elements so that you can efficiently compensate for axial and lateral chromatic aberrations, guaranteeing optimal visual quality when taking photos. In addition, ghost light and image phenomena are significantly reduced by this lens.
This Aspherical [IF] MACRO AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Lens really is the wise choice if you are looking to enjoy high performances from your digital SLR in most situations without having to change the lens.
Content:
Compatibility : All Nikon D series digital SLRs
Optical : lenses/groups : 15/13
Minimum focusing : 45 cm
Filter diameter : 62 mm
Included accessories : lens hood
Dimensions : 73.8 x 83.7 mm
Weight : 398 g
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
If you can't find the Nikon VR lens, buy this one.
3 Sep 2006
If you're like me, you can't find the Nikon VR lens anywhere unless it's being marked up 50-100% by businesses taking advantage of the shortage (supply & demand, right?).
After 2 months I got tired of waiting for the VR lens and bought this 18-200mm Tamron instead (vacation just days away). I have taken many dozens of walk around photos with this lens attached to my D200 getting a feel for it's capabilities. As a photo hobbyist rather than a real photographer, I produced some very acceptable results (and a few stinkers too).
At higher magnifications it is more susceptible to camera shake than say my 70-300 Sigma lens, and I believe that may be due to the Tamron being a "slower lens" requiring slower shutter speeds to get the same amount of light through it (at high zoom). I can see where the Nikon VR lens would win hands down here since it's faster AND has vibration reduction, BUT - Do not discount this lens as I have managed to, with patience & a steady hand, or a tripod in some cases, produced great results.
The Tamron is not all that noisy, and the auto focus is pretty quick. It does fail to autofocus in certain shady conditions so if you do most of your shooting in moderately dark shade you might run into trouble. It seems to do better with "contrasty" shade rather than dim grayish backgrounds where it really hunts for focus (mine anyway).
I can't seem to get consistent results with the Tamron using a flash indoors. About half of my flash photos are slightly out of focus despite my best efforts at hand holding the camera still. The clear pix are great however. I have yet to take any indoor pix using my SB-600 flash so all of my indoor shots to date are using the pop-up flash. That probably has no bearing on the fuzzy shots I've produced but I thought to mention it.
Overall I recommend this lens as a suitable outdoor walkaround lens. Nearly all of my outdoor shots are nicely sharp with great color and contrast. It's operation is smooth and feels good. For indoor shooting you MAY want to carry a faster lens like a fast, fixed (prime), or even the 18-70mm "kit" Nikon zoom which does significantly better indoors.
After 2 months I got tired of waiting for the VR lens and bought this 18-200mm Tamron instead (vacation just days away). I have taken many dozens of walk around photos with this lens attached to my D200 getting a feel for it's capabilities. As a photo hobbyist rather than a real photographer, I produced some very acceptable results (and a few stinkers too).
At higher magnifications it is more susceptible to camera shake than say my 70-300 Sigma lens, and I believe that may be due to the Tamron being a "slower lens" requiring slower shutter speeds to get the same amount of light through it (at high zoom). I can see where the Nikon VR lens would win hands down here since it's faster AND has vibration reduction, BUT - Do not discount this lens as I have managed to, with patience & a steady hand, or a tripod in some cases, produced great results.
The Tamron is not all that noisy, and the auto focus is pretty quick. It does fail to autofocus in certain shady conditions so if you do most of your shooting in moderately dark shade you might run into trouble. It seems to do better with "contrasty" shade rather than dim grayish backgrounds where it really hunts for focus (mine anyway).
I can't seem to get consistent results with the Tamron using a flash indoors. About half of my flash photos are slightly out of focus despite my best efforts at hand holding the camera still. The clear pix are great however. I have yet to take any indoor pix using my SB-600 flash so all of my indoor shots to date are using the pop-up flash. That probably has no bearing on the fuzzy shots I've produced but I thought to mention it.
Overall I recommend this lens as a suitable outdoor walkaround lens. Nearly all of my outdoor shots are nicely sharp with great color and contrast. It's operation is smooth and feels good. For indoor shooting you MAY want to carry a faster lens like a fast, fixed (prime), or even the 18-70mm "kit" Nikon zoom which does significantly better indoors.
42 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Great all around/travel lens
29 Sep 2005
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This lens is great!! It does everything I need in one small package. I am using it on a Nikon D50 and the pictures it produces are nice and clear. I had read many reviews that said to stay away from all-in-one zoom lenses, but I did not want to carry around two different lenses all the time. I think for the average person who doesn't want to bother with switching lenses this is a great choice. I am very happy with my purchase.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Nice zoom range, not so great quality
18 Sep 2006
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This lens is great for what it is made for, being versatile in its zoom range.
That is about it for this lens. The quality of the images in a 4x6 are also fine, you can't tell the difference between that and the nikons I have, but only when you look at 4x6 prints. However, when you start to blow up the images you can really tell the difference of quality. The images are not sharp at all, and not because of a lack of focus.
If you are interested in this lens for professional photography, I would not recomend it, there is no way I would shoot a wedding or any other event with this lens. But if you want a cheap lens that has a pretty decent zoom range, this is not a bad choice...assuming you don't plan on enlarging your images past 4x6.
That is about it for this lens. The quality of the images in a 4x6 are also fine, you can't tell the difference between that and the nikons I have, but only when you look at 4x6 prints. However, when you start to blow up the images you can really tell the difference of quality. The images are not sharp at all, and not because of a lack of focus.
If you are interested in this lens for professional photography, I would not recomend it, there is no way I would shoot a wedding or any other event with this lens. But if you want a cheap lens that has a pretty decent zoom range, this is not a bad choice...assuming you don't plan on enlarging your images past 4x6.
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