Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Asph. Macro Lens for Select Canon Digital SLR

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Pros

  • Consistent output (39)
  • Sharp focus (39)
  • Quality construction (31)
  • Durable (29)
  • Easily interchangeable (27)
  • Fast focus (25)
  • Lightweight (22)
  • Rugged (17)
  • Versatile (3)
  • Convenient (2)
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Cons

  • Lens creep (27)
  • Heavy (15)
  • Slow focus (12)
  • Blurry focus (1)
  • Inconsistent zoom feel (1)
  • Lense lock detents (1)
  • Not enough magnification (1)
  • Some stiffness in barrel (1)
  • Sticky zoom (1)
  • Stiff at some points (1)

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  • General purpose (51)
  • Landscapes (39)
  • Wildlife (29)
  • Sports/action (18)
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  • Night photography (3)
  • Portraits (3)
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18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Asph. Macro Lens for Select Canon Digital SLR

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Last update: Nov 9, 2009

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Asph. Macro Lens for Select Canon Digital SLR Reviews

 
 
 

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

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[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Great Allrounder

"I wanted a travel lens and this one fit the bill. it is a pretty fast lens compared to the competition at equal focal lengths and the reach is unrivaled. The VC mechanism works very well - at least as well as Canon IS on 70-200f4. Image quality is very good and I am happy with the sharpness of the pictures. By the way, this is not a bad portrait lens - very sharp from 70mm to 100mm and nice background blur. Buil..." Read Full Review »

Jan 05, 2009 by docmartin

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Great Range But Design Needs Improvement

"I love the fantastic zoom range and the excellent image stabilization but the zoom mechanism has been pushed apparently beyond its limits. The zoom has a poor distracting feel; it is not not smooth and frankly at some points is much stiffer than others making smooth quick zooms difficult. In addition, the lens lock does not always release - it appears to have an almost released point that is just shy of releas..." Read Full Review »

Dec 30, 2008 by Phil

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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Asph. Macro Lens for Select Canon Digital SLR Review

Great Allrounder

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Sharp Focus
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Lens Creep
  • Slow Focus
  • Sticky Zoom

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Wildlife
 

"I wanted a travel lens and this one fit the bill. it is a pretty fast lens compared to the competition at equal focal lengths and the reach is unrivaled. The VC mechanism works very well - at least as well as Canon IS on 70-200f4. Image quality is very good and I am happy with the sharpness of the p …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 5 2009
docmartin
Fort Lee, NJ
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Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Asph. Macro Lens for Select Canon Digital SLR Review

This lens is so worth the money...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Upgrade
  • Wildlife
 

"I have just bought my 1st SLR camera and have chosen this lens to use with it.

I am an intermediate photographer wanting to advance to the next level with asperations of making this a hobby that turns into a business.

One of the best aspects is that even though there are many new things to learn, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 8 2009
Shutterbug....
Wildomar, CA
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Asph. Macro Lens for Select Canon Digital SLR Review

I love this lens!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Lens Creep
  • Slow Focus

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"I bought this Tamron lens to replace my Canon 28-135mm and am very pleased with it! The first thing I noticed about the Tamron lens was how clear the pictures come out and how well it handles scenes with high contrast. OK, I am *amazed* at how well it handles high contrast scenes!



Like the others …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 8 2008
CLR
New Hope, PA
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Price: $599.95
 

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Asph. Macro Lens for Select Canon Digital SLR Review

Good choice for one lens travel

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"Purchased the lens just before an overseas vacation. The lens is much less hassle than carrying a telephoto and wide angle. While bigger and heavier than a standard lens, the convenience of carrying just one lens mounted on the Canpn XLS was a great option for this photographer. While it is heavi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 9 2009
surf64
Florida
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  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $599.95
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Asph. Macro Lens for Select Canon Digital SLR Review

Great superzoom

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • Lens Creep

    Best Uses

  • General Use
 

"I have been waiting for a good superzoom lens with image stabilizer in Canon mount for quite some time. This Tamron is great, and exactly what I was looking for in a single solution vacation lens! The zoom range is fantastic, and is sharp throughout the entire range. Focusing is quick outdoors, t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 28 2008
Jasman
NJ
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