Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di

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Ive been toying with the idea of getting this lens has anyone got or had one please if so i would like your thoughts thank you Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF).:)
 
I have one and I love it.
Photoplus magazine gave it a glowing review which gained my attention.
Stuart from digital depot brought along various lenses including this one for members to try at a photowalk.
He couldn't bring the Canon version as he was out of stock so he brought the n.n.n.ik (I just can't bring myself to say it :)) version.
I had a play with it on another body using one of my cards.
When I got home I was very impressed with the results.

I didn't want to resize these but have a look at these shots I took using the 18-270mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4143913192_d835075d8a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3932155836_0b58dd6111_o.jpg

I know a lot of people shy away from lenses with such a long range but in all honesty, I find it is just as sharp as the Canon 55-250mm IS and the Canon 17-85mm IS I previously owned.
In some case I believe it is even sharper.
I think Tamron have done a good job on the design and engineering on this lens and because of this, I've also recently purchased their new 17-50mm f/2.8 VR and again, I am really happy with the results.

I have absolutely no connection with digital depot but if you do decide on this lens, Stuart will probably be able to match the best UK price you can find :)

If it's any help, if you are anywhere near north London, you are welcome to take some test shots with mine.
 
hashcake said:
I have one and I love it.
Photoplus magazine gave it a glowing review which gained my attention.
Stuart from digital depot brought along various lenses including this one for members to try at a photowalk.
He couldn't bring the Canon version as he was out of stock so he brought the n.n.n.ik (I just can't bring myself to say it :)) version.
I had a play with it on another body using one of my cards.
When I got home I was very impressed with the results.

I didn't want to resize these but have a look at these shots I took using the 18-270mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2751/4143913192_d835075d8a_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3932155836_0b58dd6111_o.jpg

I know a lot of people shy away from lenses with such a long range but in all honesty, I find it is just as sharp as the Canon 55-250mm IS and the Canon 17-85mm IS I previously owned.
In some case I believe it is even sharper.
I think Tamron have done a good job on the design and engineering on this lens and because of this, I've also recently purchased their new 17-50mm f/2.8 VR and again, I am really happy with the results.

I have absolutely no connection with digital depot but if you do decide on this lens, Stuart will probably be able to match the best UK price you can find :)

If it's any help, if you are anywhere near north London, you are welcome to take some test shots with mine.
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Thank you Darren thats very informative i will have a long think about this cheers...Ray:thumbs:
 
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