Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon
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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.
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| 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 79 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (46)
- Compact (45)
- Improves picture quality (20)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (19)
- Lightweight (18)
Cons
- Lens creep (6)
- Poor in low light (3)
Best Uses
- Shooting outdoors (38)
- Landscape/scenery (21)
- Shooting indoors (15)
- Wildlife photos (14)
- Close up filming (13)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (22), Photo enthusiast (19), Parent (7), Semi-pro photographer (6), Technically challenged (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (72), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Worth the wait
I just got this lens yesterday. I have a Nikon D90 and needed an all-in-one lens aside from my Nikkor 18-55mm VR and Nikkor 70-300mm zoom lens. I hate changing lenses, especially...Read complete review
I just got this lens yesterday. I have a Nikon D90 and needed an all-in-one lens aside from my Nikkor 18-55mm VR and Nikkor 70-300mm zoom lens. I hate changing lenses, especially in the heat of the moment. I did some research which all-in-one zoom lens is a better bang for my buck. I was comparing Sigma's 18-200mm, 18-270mm, 18-250mm, Nikkor's 18-200mm VRII, 28-300mm VRII, Tamron's 18-250mm, 18-200mm DiII and finally the Tamron 18-200mm DiII with PZD. Tamron came on top as not only the price is reasonable and cheaper than the Nikkor brand but this lens also works as a macro lens. You have the flexibility of a wide angle lens and zoom capability. It comes with a lock on the 18mm mark. Since it is still new, I noticed that the zoom is really tight so I don't think this will have creeping problems. One thing I noiticed, which doesn't bother me at all, is when you have the VC on, you will hear the motor humming when you zoom and even slightly press the trigger button. I guess this is normal for the new PZD motor but I won't be surprised if some users will find this annoying or noisy.
Overall, I am impressed with the lens and I cannot wait to put it some more shots this weekend.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
nice range some downfalls
this lens is nice, has a wonderful range that cannot be found anywhere else.... colors are pretty good and seems crisp, the auto focus seems to search in low light which i ...Read complete review
this lens is nice, has a wonderful range that cannot be found anywhere else.... colors are pretty good and seems crisp, the auto focus seems to search in low light which i suppose is normal to a point. the major downfall to this lens is that if you were to shoot pointing down and use the zoom the lens almost "falls" out to 270mm. and then to bring it back in pointing down is difficult. it isnt a big deal most of the time but it still bothers me.
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Good setting selections
Cons
- Lens cover
Best Uses
- Multiplicity
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Being new to the world to DSLR's- I wanted one easy lens for most photo opportunities. This lens is a great companion to my Canon with lock and go features. Often, time is of the essence to capture your shot. This lens allows me to quickly point, focus, and shoot. No lens swapping means the best shot every time.Easy enough for a newby and challenging for growth in photo skills. The lens cover is a bit awkward with the hood. Haven't determined yet the best way to manage the cover. One of the best gifts ever!!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Wide range
Cons
- Poor Clarity
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Walkaround lens
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Wanted a walk-around, wide range telephoto. This lens had a number of positive attributes - wide range, quiet auto focus & light weight. Researched thoroughly; it received mostly good reviews but found the lens too soft throughout range. Exchanged for same model and found same problem. Distortion at wide range and CA at long range acceptable with post processing but would not compromise on sharpness (found it poorer than 18-55/55-250 kit lenses). Ordering the Canon 15-85 mm IS USM -- higher cost, narrower range but expect >>sharpness.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
It is a great addition to my Canon for walk abouts.
I hate changing lenses and this solved my problem. No more missed shots.
Even has a lock so the lens does not slip out unintentionally.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Inexpensive
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
It's a nice well made walking around lens for most all outdoor occasions. Good focal length and produces decent images. I have all Canon L series glass at this time and I suspect that the version III of the 1.4 tele extender would better serve my need for more focal length. I've read good things and although I am giving up one F-stop, I am sure that the quality of photo is still superior to that produced by the Tamron.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I have been using multiple bodies and lenses and lugging a 35-40 pound backpack on my travels forever. I decided that I needed to lighten my load especially for travels that involve strenuous hiking. It was time for an all in one lens.
I have used this lens on a number of occasions already on my Canon 7D and have been impressed with the range and the color depiction. The autofocus is fast and quiet, though there is definitely a drop off in quality as you approach 270mm.
It does not match my Canon 24-70L but what lens would? It provides me with high quality images while lightening my load considerably.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
If you can't take a full bag of lenses, this one can be your best fried. Picture quality from 18mm to 270 very good. I have not found a con. Great buy.
Pros
- Compact Design
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Lens was mainly purchased for candid family and everyday use. The lens features decent zoom range, is lightweight and handy to have in varied situations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Awesome zoom range
Cons
Best Uses
- Walk around lens
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
this lens is nice, has a wonderful range that cannot be found anywhere else.... colors are pretty good and seems crisp, the auto focus seems to search in low light which i suppose is normal to a point. the major downfall to this lens is that if you were to shoot pointing down and use the zoom the lens almost "falls" out to 270mm. and then to bring it back in pointing down is difficult. it isnt a big deal most of the time but it still bothers me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All-purpose lens
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Excellent VC
- Fast AF
Cons
Best Uses
- All-purpose
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Excellent lens. Have taken it on two trips already, and sufficed for all the shots that I wanted to take. Not needing to swap lenses was amazing! AF is fast and VC works great. I also used the lens together with a Tamron pro 2X teleconverter and VC worked very well. I love this lens!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
Took this lens to California two weeks after I bought it and was very pleased with the results. Close ups are awesome. Loved that ability to zoom without carrying extra lenses.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Convenience
- Easy To Use
- Fast accurate auto-focus
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Lens
- Shooting Outdoors
- Vacations
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I bought this lens in April (from another vendor before I found B&H) and have used it frequently since. I have noticed distortion on vertical lines at the wider angles but easily corrected in Photoshop.
I have used it to shoot portraits when I forgot my 50mm and was pleasantly surprised though I would not use it as my primary portrait lens, it stays on when I'm not shooting for clients.
My fiance and I do tons of weekend traveling and this is the lens I take on those trips with me. It's not too heavy or bulky even with the hood on and it saves me from "missing the shot" due to lens changes.
Don't be mislead by the Macro description. I'm not sure how they can really call it that. If you want macro shots, buy a macro lens.
I highly recommend it for the uses I have stated and I believe you will be completely satisfied.
- 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
- Upgrade
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
About half of my photography is of landscape,nature, birds, and wild animals. The other half is of grandchildren and their sporting events and other activities. The versatility of the lens lets me do a bit of everything without having to change lens constantly. I like the weight and the size and the Vibration Compensation works very well.
It appears to be well made and up to the challenge of using it in a great variety of environments and weather conditions.
I haven't found anything that I don't like about it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Interfaces Well With Camcorder
Cons
Best Uses
- Panoramic Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
this lens is mostly used for Travel pic's, as well as Animal Portraits.
It is compact and very sharp with a quick precise focusing system.Also the built in stabilizer is functioning flawlessly.
The Tele lock would be nice to have at any focal length.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
This is a great travel lens. No need to take another lens along. I have had mine for just over a year and suddenly the AutoFocus quit working. I can still use Manual Focus. I doubt that it would be worth repairing. I never dropped or bumped it - always very careful. Really ticks me off that this would happen.
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:
In the past I have had to carry multiple lens to get the job done. This lens replaces 2 of my must utilized lens., 18-55mm and a 75 to 300mm. The problem was the time and problems with changing lens. I had to remove the lens place the covers on, put it away and then remove the covers from the replacement lens and install it. In addition I had to carry my bag to keep the lens in. That was cumberson. This lens will cover 90% of the scenes I want to shoot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- PZD Nearly Silent Focus
- VC is impressive
Cons
- VC doesn't always work
Best Uses
- Garden Close Ups
- Travel
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I'm a part time hobby/pro/artist who's favorites are travel, landscape and floral macro shots.
After having shot with the 18-200mm for years, I decided to get this new 18-270, with the added bonus of near silent PZD focus and VC, over the previous workhorse.
I've been using the lens over a month now, and the silence of the PZD focus is amazing, even hummingbirds don't care! The VC is excellent, when it activates*. (*I'm posting a service question with Tamron to find out more - I'm worried might have a slightly buggy unit as the same symptom exists on two different camera bodies.) You'll want the VC above 200mm.
Originally, I was concerned that the lens was made in China, but the workmanship seems solid, and as Tamron describes. (Of course, once I resolve my VC question too!)
- 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:
I use this lense for landscape, animal and photographing my paintings. People want to buy some of my referance photos for paintings. It just works for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
- Light weight
- Versatile
Cons
- Zoom creep
Best Uses
- Shooting Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
It was a great purchase. This lens is great for travel as it is very light and has an excellent zoom range. The pictures come out quite sharp and well focused. The only thing that bothers me is that the zoom creeps. The remedy is to lock the zoom when it is in wide-angle position.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Shooting Indoors
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
it's very versatile.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Good All purpose lens
- Good price value
Cons
Best Uses
- Close Up Filming
- Shooting Outdoors
Comments about Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon:
I got this lens on Friday and left for San Diego for work and vacation. I used it at the San Diego Zoo and it work GREAT! I used it at a sporting event and it was easy to use and the photos turn out fine. It is a good all purpose lens for the novice like me, thanks.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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