Tamron AF 18-200mm f 3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras Features
- Complicated mechanisms are built in the compact body thanks to new mechanical artifices. The lens is a multi-purpose zoom lens,excellent portability
- Peripheral light fall-off is minimized when compared with that of conventional lenses
- It employs a new optical system designed to confine the changing angles of incidences of light rays reaching the imager over the entire image field.
- Since the lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR photography, it provides high image quality in terms of resolution
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User Reviews about Tamron AF 18-200mm f 3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
This lens takes decent pictures at both extremes of zoom. I've read some reviews and while I'm sure they are accurate, I just don't believe my photography skills will match this lens' capabilities for quite some time. With a $60 rebate until sept. 30, it's a great lens to learn with at a super price. -- Very good general purpose lens
When I first bought this lens, I thought the color would be a bit distorted based on other comments. When in fact the color is nice. Not professional grade, but just right for my family. I have two little girls that run a lot, and for the most part, this lens can keep up with them. There are times when the focus is slow; but not often. Always use a tripod when shooting past 120, you will get to much motion and the lens can not help with that. Our Paris photos came out good with my Nikon lens, but our Bavaria photos came out just as nice with this Tamron. Bottom line, if you are not a professional or have less then a professionals budget, this is a great lens you will be happy with. -- Better then expected.
I'm an amateur photographer who's been shooting for the past 2 years. I travel quite a bit, so when I was lens hunting I was looking for a good all-purpose lens with an inexpensive price tag. Canon's version was too expensive, and most reviews I read favored this lens to the Sigma. It also helped that Tamron was offering a [...] rebate, bringing the cost below [...] (Amazon Warehouse - New).
I bought this lens a few months ago and have used it extensively since then. It has been a great learning tool and has allowed me to travel with only one lens. Here's what I think:
Pros:
1. Price
2. Zoom range - comes in handy especially when shooting outdoor events. It's 200mm zoom capacity (on my Canon 300D), has allowed me to capture candid shots at events without getting too close to my subjects
3. Macro
4. Lock - a useful feature that prevents the lens from creeping out especially when carrying your camera over your shoulder
Cons:
1. Not sharp, especially in telephoto range - Though you can use this to your advantage when clicking portraits to get a softer feel
2. f/3.5-6.3
3. Poor low-light performance
4. Slow autofocus - usually have to switch to manual in lower light
5. Heavy - it's a little big for my 300D. Shoulders usually end up hurting after a while, but maybe that's inevitable (or I should get a better strap). Its weight also causes some unwanted shake when using handheld.
Overall, I'm a bit disappointed, but considering it's price, I understand that it can't be great at everything. If you're an amateur who mostly shoot/wants to shoot landscapes and architecture, I would not recommend this lens to you. If you shoot macro, flowers, and portraits, it's a decent learning tool. If you have the money, I would suggest you start reading reviews for something better. -- Not bad, but not great either
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