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- Product Description: Tamron B003 - zoom lens - 18 mm - 270 mm
- Lens System: Zoom lens
- Intended For: Digital SLR
- Mounting Type: Nikon F
- Lens Aperture: F/3.5-6.3
- Focal Length: 18 mm - 270 mm
- Optical Zoom: 15 x
- Min Focus Range: 49 cm
- Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual
- Lens Construction: 13 group(s) / 18 element(s)
- Special Functions: Zoom
- Filter Size: 72 mm
- Length: 10.1 cm
- Weight: 0.55 kg
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Tamron 3,5-6,3/18-270 DI II N/AF for Nikon VC NEU
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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
I originally bought the Sigma 18-200 OS lens but was so dissapointed with the results after taking a few hundred shots in all situations that i took the lens back and exchanged it for the tamron. Straight away the quality of shot had improved immensely, pin sharp images and a really nice 'bokeh' compared to the sigma. Had to pay a little extra for this lens over the sigma but i think it was well worth it.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
I have used this lens with my Nikon D70 for about a month and taken about 200 photos with it.
The optical performance has surpassed my expectations. The lens is generally very sharp and only slightly soft at the corners at maximum telephoto (270mm) and full aperture (f6.3). Many photographers may not notice this unless they look carefully. At the other end of the scale (18mm) there is some barrel distortion which should be correctable in photoshop (though I have not done this). Also I think I see slight vignetting (I guess half a stop) at 18mm, but this may be due to the uv filter I use. Again, no serious problem.
However, there are handling issues. The most annoying is that autofocus does not always "confirm", even in good light, which means that the shutter will not fire as expected. This happens about 10-15% of the time and could be a show-stopper for some. The solution is to switch quickly to manual focus after the autofocus has done its best. I believe that this autofocus issue is worse if the camera battery is at less than half charge. Combined with a rather average focusing speed and mediocre handling this means that I would not recommend this lens for action/sports photography.
Another lesser handling problem is that the zoom control is not smooth and is distinctly stiffer in the mid-range (70mm to 130mm approx.) than at the ends. This is irritating and reminds me that I did not buy a Rolls Royce (or even a Nikon).
The lens is also prone to "zoom creep" - in other words it opens under its own weight while being carried. I don't find this a problem as there is a lock which keeps the lens at 18mm.
The vibration control (anti camera-shake)works very well and I can handhold 270mm telephoto at 1/100 sec., or possibly better. You can't do this with the Nikon equivalent lens as it doesn't go to 270mm!
Overall I am satisfied with this lens and it fulfills its all-purpose function well.
The optical performance has surpassed my expectations. The lens is generally very sharp and only slightly soft at the corners at maximum telephoto (270mm) and full aperture (f6.3). Many photographers may not notice this unless they look carefully. At the other end of the scale (18mm) there is some barrel distortion which should be correctable in photoshop (though I have not done this). Also I think I see slight vignetting (I guess half a stop) at 18mm, but this may be due to the uv filter I use. Again, no serious problem.
However, there are handling issues. The most annoying is that autofocus does not always "confirm", even in good light, which means that the shutter will not fire as expected. This happens about 10-15% of the time and could be a show-stopper for some. The solution is to switch quickly to manual focus after the autofocus has done its best. I believe that this autofocus issue is worse if the camera battery is at less than half charge. Combined with a rather average focusing speed and mediocre handling this means that I would not recommend this lens for action/sports photography.
Another lesser handling problem is that the zoom control is not smooth and is distinctly stiffer in the mid-range (70mm to 130mm approx.) than at the ends. This is irritating and reminds me that I did not buy a Rolls Royce (or even a Nikon).
The lens is also prone to "zoom creep" - in other words it opens under its own weight while being carried. I don't find this a problem as there is a lock which keeps the lens at 18mm.
The vibration control (anti camera-shake)works very well and I can handhold 270mm telephoto at 1/100 sec., or possibly better. You can't do this with the Nikon equivalent lens as it doesn't go to 270mm!
Overall I am satisfied with this lens and it fulfills its all-purpose function well.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I am very pleased with this lens and would recommend it for beginners/amateurs as a first lens or in addition to a lens supplied with a kit.
The positives:
- Versatile zoom range, during the day this will probably be the only lens you will need so it will save you carrying around other kit.
- Good optical image stabilisation system.
The negatives:
- When fitted to my Nikon D90 I noticed in low light conditions the lens struggles to auto-focus, which means I switch to my 18-105mm Nikkor Zoom Lens when going out at night which in the same conditions focus locks with ease.
- Noisy autofocus compared to Nikkor Zoom Lens but this doesn't bother me.
- The lens lock switch can be a little fiddly (very minor gripe).
The positives:
- Versatile zoom range, during the day this will probably be the only lens you will need so it will save you carrying around other kit.
- Good optical image stabilisation system.
The negatives:
- When fitted to my Nikon D90 I noticed in low light conditions the lens struggles to auto-focus, which means I switch to my 18-105mm Nikkor Zoom Lens when going out at night which in the same conditions focus locks with ease.
- Noisy autofocus compared to Nikkor Zoom Lens but this doesn't bother me.
- The lens lock switch can be a little fiddly (very minor gripe).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
all round lens at a great price
I personally cannpt see what some people find to fault about this lens, i use mine with a D90 and love it, I USE IT FOR SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY and it hasnt let me down yet, I've added... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. S. James
Great focal length
This lens arrived in two days despite it coming from Germany. Unfortunately there was a problem with the lens so I had to return it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. Elizabeth Smith
Not for the Nikon D90
I bought this lens for my Nikon D90. Originally I was going to buy a Nikon lens but the shop assistant in Jessops recommended this lens. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ms. K. M. Noel
Compatibility problems with Nikon D90
I bought this lens for use with a Nikon D90 body. With the original lens I had great problems with the autofocus and it sometimes just wouldn't focus or allow me to take the photo. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Dr. G. Crook
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