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Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon
- Price: $449.00
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- B&H # TA18270CAF
- Mfr# AFB008C-700
Product Highlights
- Compact, Lightweight 15x Zoom Lens
- For Use with Canon Digital SLR Cameras
- For APS-C Image Sensor Cameras
- Piezo Drive Ultrasonic AF Motor
- Zoom Wide Angle to Ultra Telephoto
- Vibration Compensation (VC) Mechanism
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The Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon is a 15x high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras using the more compact (APS-C) digital size image sensors. The focal length of this lens is equivalent to approx. 28-419mm in 35mm format. Designed as an "all-in-one" lens, it will meet almost all photographic opportunities without changing lenses.
The addition of PZD (Piezo Drive) ultrasonic autofocus motor helps make this lens lighter, shorter and slimmer than any previous lens in this category, and provides faster, quieter auto-focusing.
The VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism allows the use of shutter speeds that are much slower than otherwise possible, with no perceptible increase in image blur. It automatically detects movement of the camera and compensates for camera shake when shooting a moving object. This feature is a must in a lens with this longer range of focal length. This lens will focus down to 19.3" (0.49 m) throughout the zoom range.
This lens is designed exclusively for DSLR cameras with smaller-size sensors. It is NOT compatible with 35mm film cameras and DSLR cameras with image sensors larger than 24 x 16mm.
- Compact, lightweight 15x zoom lens
- For use with Canon digital SLR cameras
- For APS-C image sensor cameras
- Vibration Compensation (VC) system is incorporated into the lens
- A new level of compactness, performance, and speed is achieved with the addition of PZD (Piezo Drive), an innovative ultrasonic autofocus motor based on an advanced piezoelectric design
- Special Glass Optimized for Digital SLR
- Three hybrid aspherical lens elements and two LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements are used to accomplish effective compensation of on-axis and lateral chromatic aberrations, a critical factor to enhance the optical quality in digital photography.
- Di-II Series Design
- Design has been improved by adding a gold-colored band between the focus and zoom rings to enhance the appearance and make it stand out as a Di II lens. The rubber patterns of the zoom and focus control rings have been improved at the same time to compliment the digital camera design style and to provide better handling.
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 18 - 270 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.5 - 6.3 Minimum: f/22 - 40 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF-S |
| Format Compatibility | Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 75° - 5° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 19.3" (49 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.26x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.8 |
| Groups/Elements | 13/16 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 62 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.9 x 3.8" (7.37 x 9.65 cm) |
| Weight | 15.87 oz (450 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 229 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (110)
- Compact (105)
- Lightweight (63)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (59)
- Improves picture quality (51)
Cons
- Lens creep (16)
- Poor in low light (11)
- Slow focus (8)
- Heavy (7)
- Poor clarity (7)
Best Uses
- Shooting outdoors (94)
- Landscape/scenery (73)
- Wildlife photos (50)
- Shooting indoors (45)
- Sports/action (35)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (53), Tech savvy (48), Casual photographer (29), Parent (23), Technically challenged (14)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (202), Yes (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Can't Expect More!
I was hoping to replace my canon 18-55 (MK II) and 55-250 (MK I) with this lens.
On the 55-250 end of the Tamron PZD, it is definitel...Read complete review
I was hoping to replace my canon 18-55 (MK II) and 55-250 (MK I) with this lens.
On the 55-250 end of the Tamron PZD, it is definitely an upgrade. Some of the Tamron PZD's advantage over the 55-250 are:
-Auto focus is much faster, and 55-250 is simply frustrating to auto focus (p.s. faster than the 55-250, not other lenses)
-Nearly no noise when auto focusing
-IF, works better with a polarizer
-The colors are amazing!
-Images are quite sharp
-Extra focal length (250-270), sometimes you just need that little bit of extra focal length, but most of the time it doesn't matter.
However, when compared to 18-55, the Tamron PZD has significant distortion on the the 18-55 end, mainly 18-30ish. This distortion can be easily corrected using a photo editing software, but this takes some extra time.
Prior to buying this lens, I read many reviews about comparing this lens to prime lenses and the "L" series.
I personally don't think it is fair to compare images from a super zoom to those from a prime lens. A prime lens usually has sharper images, and is able to get to lower f-stop (I wouldn't say Tamron PZD's bokeh is nice, but acceptable), whereas a super zoom can switch to a large range of focal length easily. They belong to different categories.
As for the "L" series (people like to talk about 24-70L), MAN! THEY ARE EXPENSIVE! You get what you paid for, and I think the Tamron PZD is worth its price, and even more. (And again, it's a super zoom, one should know what to expect from a super zoom, which is not necessarily perfect images)
Application of the lens: the Tamron PZD is a great travel, walk-around lens, because of its zoom range, VC when hand held, and light weight. Sometimes it is also suitable to take event pictures. It works very well when under sufficient light, and when in low light, it's so-so. I recommend using this lens when taking snapshots and candid pictures. You will find surprises :)
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Most Liked Negative Review
Big disappointment -returned
Bought it based on excellent reviews all over the net as "all-in-one" lens for Canon -T1i.
Compared with 18-55 kit lens - in 9 out of 10 pictures kit le...Read complete review
Bought it based on excellent reviews all over the net as "all-in-one" lens for Canon -T1i.
Compared with 18-55 kit lens - in 9 out of 10 pictures kit lens had visibly sharper focus. Against 55-250 - Tamron looks a little better on telephoto end, at normal end is clearly out of focus. Got better results with manual focus.
Returned it for refund -excellent service from B&H. May be was a bad copy, but did not want to spend another couple of days in frustration.
Pretty bad zoom creep as well, heavy and pricey for the quality offered.
Lesson learned - if something looks too good to be true - usually it is.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Bought this lens to avoid having to carry multiple lenses for travel and event shooting. Size is great and it's amazingly quiet! It does focus at a little bit different pace than my Canon kit lenses that came with my T2i, so I'm which focus modes, etc. are the best in various situations. The focal length is amazing!
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I just received the lens and so far I am thrilled with it. It is so much lighter than my previous Tamron 28-300. It will be great for traveling. I'll be back with more later.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
This lens is easy to use for a beginner like me. I have captured wonderful pictures of grandkids, animals, raindrops...the list goes on and on. I look forward to opportunities to use..inside, outside, wherever! The automatic is a great option as well when letting family or friends take a shot. I have posted many pics online and received wonderful comments as to the clarity and beauty of the shots. I have forwarded info on this lens to several people upon their request.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
- No Increase In Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I was interested in purchasing a lens with a longer zoom range. I thought of going for a 70-200/300 but decided that the convenience of an all in one zoom outweighed the decrease in image quality. Unfortunately, the decrease in image quality was too noticeable for my taste. If you don't really care too much about image quality, this is a great all-around lens. It is light and the VC is amazing. However, at the shorter and longer end of the zoom range, the corners are really soft. Otherwise, it's not terrible. Decided to return it and save up to purchase the Canon 24-105L. Even though I'll have a lower zoom range, I will have better image quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- One Lens Does It All
Cons
- Not Quite As Crisp
- Slower Focusing
Best Uses
- Travel And Trecking
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
First my advice: Be very clear about what you want to accomplish before you buy. I've always used Canon L-series lenses, and frankly it's hard to imagine any lens competing with them for quality. Those remain my go-to lenses for professional-quality shots. But this summer I'm going to Europe, and I need a lighter weight solution that captures memories. This is perfect for that sort of use. A week after buying, I took it on a 6 mile, 800-ft climb/hike and shot everything from flowers and lizards to long-distance vista. It did the job, and I didn't have to lug around 15 lbs of glass. (I saw several other photographers carrying their 70-200s + whatever else they had in their packs, and believe me they were sweating!) If I was going for the 'very best,' no, this would not be the solution. But for 'very good,' it is a great solution.
It's a little slow to focus, a bit less crisp, there is a bit of focus-creep, and it needs more light than my other lenses, but the trade-off in terms of weight and not changing lenses all the time is well worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Don't forget the protective filters.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I purchased this lens based on a Family member who has this lens on his camera. I am so glad that I listened and did. This lens is so versitle that as a novice photographer, and still learning, this lens can give me enough variety so it saves me from missing any shots by having to always change lenses. This also helps to keep any dirt or dust out of the camera body as well. I highly recommend this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I just put this lens through my first real time use during a week in Rome. It exceeded my expectations in normal and low light situations. I have to agree with other reviewers on B&H - it is a great lens when one doesn't want to pack several lenses for a trip.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bh Delivery Is Great
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Image stabilization
- Price
- Quiet Quick Autofocus
Cons
- Loose Fit To The Camera
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I use the lens for sports photos and movies on a Canon T2i. I use it as a general purpose lens. It was an upgrade from the 18-55mm factory lens. I have used this lens for about a month.
The Good.
The focus is fast and quiet when taking pics.
The zoom is great.
It is a light weight lens.
The bad.
My lens is a little loose when attached to the camera body, it moves slightly when u turn it to the max or min of focal length.
It serves my needs right now. In my opinion its a good value lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
THIS LENS IS SO VERSATILE AND COMPACT, THAT I TOOK ONLY ONE OTHER LENS WITH ME ON A TWO WEEK PHOTO TOUR OF UTAH. THE SCENIC VIEWS WERE GREAT AND THIS LENS CAPTURED WIDE ANGLE AND TELE-PHOTO SHOTS JUST PERFECT. THE VC CONTROL MAKES IT EVEN BETTER!! GREAT LENS AT EVEN A GREATER PRICE...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Able To Travel Light
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
This is our second Tamron 18-270mm - my husband has the older version - I get to use the new PZD version. This lens is my go-to all-around shooting lens for day trips, vacation and just every day shooting. Great pictures with smooth, quiet operation. I like to pack light; my Tamron 18-270mm and my prime 50mm does it for me. You won't be disappointed!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Light weight
Cons
- Poor Clarity
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Used with a Canon EOS 7D. Lens is soft focus and not sharp no matter at what settings. Looks like this was part of the bad batch having issues with Lens Creep. When shooting at 18mm corners were distorted and blurry on non moving subjects even when having plenty of daylight making the photos look like a point and shoot camera. The focusing was slow, but quite.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I owned two lenses - a Canon 28-55 and a 75-300. I was shooting an equestrian event and realized that I either couln't get close enough for the 28-55 or I couldn't get far enough away for the 75-300 to be able to get exactly what I wanted. After speaking to a few members of my camera club, I bought this one and it is the perfect solution to my problem...and it avoids my having to carry two lenses all the time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- CANON 75- 300 ZOOM LENS
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I love that this lens is small and light and I can still get close-up shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
This lens replaced my non piezo version. I loved the wide range of 18-270mm. I used that everywhere until our home was broken into and it was stolen. I just bought this piezo version and its just as nice. it seems to be slightly smaller its still an awesome lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I bought this lens on a recommendation from a professional photographer. This is one of his go-to lenses, and I wanted to see why. It's easy to use, and produces wonderful images. I use this mostly for nature photos, and so far have not been disappointed. It's not quick on auto focus, and it's not made of the best materials, but for what I want, the price is just right.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Wide focal range
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I use this lens with my Canon 20D and it works perfect. I was looking for a good quality and affordable lens with a wide focal range, so I only have to carry a single lens for most of my shots. The second thing that I like about this lens is the vibration compensation, that is most noticeble when you past the 100mm. So, focal range, size, weight, VC, and fast auto focus, works perfectly for my needs. The lens gets a little noisy when auto focusing, but since I'm not shooting video with it, I don't really care, and if I wanted to shoot video, then I would be using my video camera, not a DSLR.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Metal Lens Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I was looking for a lens to replace the kit lenses that came with my Canon T2i. I wasn't happy with having to change lenses when the situation demanded, but I wasn't willing to give up the range the two lenses provided either. In walks the Tamron lens and now I have everything I want in one lens. The picture quality is great and any issues I might have with distortion or CA is correctible through Lightroom.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Just received this lens, purchased on the advice of a co-worker, for use as a walkaround lens with my Canon T2i. Had the kit lens (18-55mm) and a 50-300mm, but was becoming a hassle to carry around both. Only had a couple of opportunities to use it so far, but it certainly fulfills my need of a single lens. The close-ups are very clear and vibrant. Only issue is that for auto-focus, it seems to be a bit slow, but that may just be me - an SLR rookie. Would certainly recommend this lens for the functionality and the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
In preparation for a long trip around South America, this lens with my Canon Rebel XT body allows me to only take one lens. It replaces my 28 mm wide angle and the 270 mm telephoto acts like a 310 mm. Much less to pack and show security.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Multiple Filters
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Great image quality with ability to use in all situations
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 229 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
94%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (110)
- Compact (105)
- Lightweight (63)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (59)
- Improves picture quality (51)
Cons
- Lens creep (16)
- Poor in low light (11)
- Slow focus (8)
- Heavy (7)
- Poor clarity (7)
Best Uses
- Shooting outdoors (94)
- Landscape/scenery (73)
- Wildlife photos (50)
- Shooting indoors (45)
- Sports/action (35)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (53), Tech savvy (48), Casual photographer (29), Parent (23), Technically challenged (14)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (202), Yes (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Can't Expect More!
I was hoping to replace my canon 18-55 (MK II) and 55-250 (MK I) with this lens.
On the 55-250 end of the Tamron PZD, it is definitel...Read complete review
I was hoping to replace my canon 18-55 (MK II) and 55-250 (MK I) with this lens.
On the 55-250 end of the Tamron PZD, it is definitely an upgrade. Some of the Tamron PZD's advantage over the 55-250 are:
-Auto focus is much faster, and 55-250 is simply frustrating to auto focus (p.s. faster than the 55-250, not other lenses)
-Nearly no noise when auto focusing
-IF, works better with a polarizer
-The colors are amazing!
-Images are quite sharp
-Extra focal length (250-270), sometimes you just need that little bit of extra focal length, but most of the time it doesn't matter.
However, when compared to 18-55, the Tamron PZD has significant distortion on the the 18-55 end, mainly 18-30ish. This distortion can be easily corrected using a photo editing software, but this takes some extra time.
Prior to buying this lens, I read many reviews about comparing this lens to prime lenses and the "L" series.
I personally don't think it is fair to compare images from a super zoom to those from a prime lens. A prime lens usually has sharper images, and is able to get to lower f-stop (I wouldn't say Tamron PZD's bokeh is nice, but acceptable), whereas a super zoom can switch to a large range of focal length easily. They belong to different categories.
As for the "L" series (people like to talk about 24-70L), MAN! THEY ARE EXPENSIVE! You get what you paid for, and I think the Tamron PZD is worth its price, and even more. (And again, it's a super zoom, one should know what to expect from a super zoom, which is not necessarily perfect images)
Application of the lens: the Tamron PZD is a great travel, walk-around lens, because of its zoom range, VC when hand held, and light weight. Sometimes it is also suitable to take event pictures. It works very well when under sufficient light, and when in low light, it's so-so. I recommend using this lens when taking snapshots and candid pictures. You will find surprises :)
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Most Liked Negative Review
Big disappointment -returned
Bought it based on excellent reviews all over the net as "all-in-one" lens for Canon -T1i.
Compared with 18-55 kit lens - in 9 out of 10 pictures kit le...Read complete review
Bought it based on excellent reviews all over the net as "all-in-one" lens for Canon -T1i.
Compared with 18-55 kit lens - in 9 out of 10 pictures kit lens had visibly sharper focus. Against 55-250 - Tamron looks a little better on telephoto end, at normal end is clearly out of focus. Got better results with manual focus.
Returned it for refund -excellent service from B&H. May be was a bad copy, but did not want to spend another couple of days in frustration.
Pretty bad zoom creep as well, heavy and pricey for the quality offered.
Lesson learned - if something looks too good to be true - usually it is.
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- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Bought this lens to avoid having to carry multiple lenses for travel and event shooting. Size is great and it's amazingly quiet! It does focus at a little bit different pace than my Canon kit lenses that came with my T2i, so I'm which focus modes, etc. are the best in various situations. The focal length is amazing!
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I just received the lens and so far I am thrilled with it. It is so much lighter than my previous Tamron 28-300. It will be great for traveling. I'll be back with more later.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
This lens is easy to use for a beginner like me. I have captured wonderful pictures of grandkids, animals, raindrops...the list goes on and on. I look forward to opportunities to use..inside, outside, wherever! The automatic is a great option as well when letting family or friends take a shot. I have posted many pics online and received wonderful comments as to the clarity and beauty of the shots. I have forwarded info on this lens to several people upon their request.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
- No Increase In Performance
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I was interested in purchasing a lens with a longer zoom range. I thought of going for a 70-200/300 but decided that the convenience of an all in one zoom outweighed the decrease in image quality. Unfortunately, the decrease in image quality was too noticeable for my taste. If you don't really care too much about image quality, this is a great all-around lens. It is light and the VC is amazing. However, at the shorter and longer end of the zoom range, the corners are really soft. Otherwise, it's not terrible. Decided to return it and save up to purchase the Canon 24-105L. Even though I'll have a lower zoom range, I will have better image quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- One Lens Does It All
Cons
- Not Quite As Crisp
- Slower Focusing
Best Uses
- Travel And Trecking
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
First my advice: Be very clear about what you want to accomplish before you buy. I've always used Canon L-series lenses, and frankly it's hard to imagine any lens competing with them for quality. Those remain my go-to lenses for professional-quality shots. But this summer I'm going to Europe, and I need a lighter weight solution that captures memories. This is perfect for that sort of use. A week after buying, I took it on a 6 mile, 800-ft climb/hike and shot everything from flowers and lizards to long-distance vista. It did the job, and I didn't have to lug around 15 lbs of glass. (I saw several other photographers carrying their 70-200s + whatever else they had in their packs, and believe me they were sweating!) If I was going for the 'very best,' no, this would not be the solution. But for 'very good,' it is a great solution.
It's a little slow to focus, a bit less crisp, there is a bit of focus-creep, and it needs more light than my other lenses, but the trade-off in terms of weight and not changing lenses all the time is well worth it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Don't forget the protective filters.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I purchased this lens based on a Family member who has this lens on his camera. I am so glad that I listened and did. This lens is so versitle that as a novice photographer, and still learning, this lens can give me enough variety so it saves me from missing any shots by having to always change lenses. This also helps to keep any dirt or dust out of the camera body as well. I highly recommend this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I just put this lens through my first real time use during a week in Rome. It exceeded my expectations in normal and low light situations. I have to agree with other reviewers on B&H - it is a great lens when one doesn't want to pack several lenses for a trip.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Bh Delivery Is Great
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Image stabilization
- Price
- Quiet Quick Autofocus
Cons
- Loose Fit To The Camera
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I use the lens for sports photos and movies on a Canon T2i. I use it as a general purpose lens. It was an upgrade from the 18-55mm factory lens. I have used this lens for about a month.
The Good.
The focus is fast and quiet when taking pics.
The zoom is great.
It is a light weight lens.
The bad.
My lens is a little loose when attached to the camera body, it moves slightly when u turn it to the max or min of focal length.
It serves my needs right now. In my opinion its a good value lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
THIS LENS IS SO VERSATILE AND COMPACT, THAT I TOOK ONLY ONE OTHER LENS WITH ME ON A TWO WEEK PHOTO TOUR OF UTAH. THE SCENIC VIEWS WERE GREAT AND THIS LENS CAPTURED WIDE ANGLE AND TELE-PHOTO SHOTS JUST PERFECT. THE VC CONTROL MAKES IT EVEN BETTER!! GREAT LENS AT EVEN A GREATER PRICE...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Able To Travel Light
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
This is our second Tamron 18-270mm - my husband has the older version - I get to use the new PZD version. This lens is my go-to all-around shooting lens for day trips, vacation and just every day shooting. Great pictures with smooth, quiet operation. I like to pack light; my Tamron 18-270mm and my prime 50mm does it for me. You won't be disappointed!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Light weight
Cons
- Poor Clarity
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Used with a Canon EOS 7D. Lens is soft focus and not sharp no matter at what settings. Looks like this was part of the bad batch having issues with Lens Creep. When shooting at 18mm corners were distorted and blurry on non moving subjects even when having plenty of daylight making the photos look like a point and shoot camera. The focusing was slow, but quite.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I owned two lenses - a Canon 28-55 and a 75-300. I was shooting an equestrian event and realized that I either couln't get close enough for the 28-55 or I couldn't get far enough away for the 75-300 to be able to get exactly what I wanted. After speaking to a few members of my camera club, I bought this one and it is the perfect solution to my problem...and it avoids my having to carry two lenses all the time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- CANON 75- 300 ZOOM LENS
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I love that this lens is small and light and I can still get close-up shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
This lens replaced my non piezo version. I loved the wide range of 18-270mm. I used that everywhere until our home was broken into and it was stolen. I just bought this piezo version and its just as nice. it seems to be slightly smaller its still an awesome lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I bought this lens on a recommendation from a professional photographer. This is one of his go-to lenses, and I wanted to see why. It's easy to use, and produces wonderful images. I use this mostly for nature photos, and so far have not been disappointed. It's not quick on auto focus, and it's not made of the best materials, but for what I want, the price is just right.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Wide focal range
Cons
- Noisy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I use this lens with my Canon 20D and it works perfect. I was looking for a good quality and affordable lens with a wide focal range, so I only have to carry a single lens for most of my shots. The second thing that I like about this lens is the vibration compensation, that is most noticeble when you past the 100mm. So, focal range, size, weight, VC, and fast auto focus, works perfectly for my needs. The lens gets a little noisy when auto focusing, but since I'm not shooting video with it, I don't really care, and if I wanted to shoot video, then I would be using my video camera, not a DSLR.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Metal Lens Mount
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I was looking for a lens to replace the kit lenses that came with my Canon T2i. I wasn't happy with having to change lenses when the situation demanded, but I wasn't willing to give up the range the two lenses provided either. In walks the Tamron lens and now I have everything I want in one lens. The picture quality is great and any issues I might have with distortion or CA is correctible through Lightroom.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Just received this lens, purchased on the advice of a co-worker, for use as a walkaround lens with my Canon T2i. Had the kit lens (18-55mm) and a 50-300mm, but was becoming a hassle to carry around both. Only had a couple of opportunities to use it so far, but it certainly fulfills my need of a single lens. The close-ups are very clear and vibrant. Only issue is that for auto-focus, it seems to be a bit slow, but that may just be me - an SLR rookie. Would certainly recommend this lens for the functionality and the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
In preparation for a long trip around South America, this lens with my Canon Rebel XT body allows me to only take one lens. It replaces my 28 mm wide angle and the 270 mm telephoto acts like a 310 mm. Much less to pack and show security.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Recommended:
- Multiple Filters
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Great image quality with ability to use in all situations
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