Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

I bought this lens because I was going on vacation and wanted a good walkabout lens. I got what I wanted and I'm happy. All of the complaints I have could be solved by just buying a more expensive lens. For the price this lens exceeded my expectations. Just don't get your hopes up about low light situations. If you have a good flash and a sensitive camera then you should be alright (I have a Canon Rebel XS). However, with my camera it really struggles in low light. This is the first lens I've bought for my camera after the kit lenses and I'm happy.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

For the price, you can't beat it. It is super lightweight, has great range, and photos look nice and sharp for general use. It does hunt around for focus on occasion in dim (but not unreasonably dark) light on vague subjects more than you might expect. But, that's the only real flaw, and I'm comparing it to my monster white Canon 35-300 zoom.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

The AF feature on this lens, leaves something to be desired, especially when using flash on my Canon 20D. For a general replacement of the 18-55 that took a dump, I guess it will work for now.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

I've had this lens for several years and it has been a real work horse for me. I've taken some very good photos with this lens. I really like it. It is a very nice improvement over the kit lens. I'm not really fixated on the slow focus or difficult to focus in low light, just switch to manual focus and you're good to go. I bump up the ISO to keep the shutter speed up. I've gotten other glass since this lens but I keep coming back to this one for general all around shooting. I've put it through some rough situations on several Jeep adventures and so far no problems with the lens.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

Have shot 6,000+ images with this lens over the last year and a half. My overall favorite lens. 16x20 prints from Adorama lab look crisp and gallery quality even when shot at 200mm. Slow focus and small aperature make manual focus best for action and low-light but otherwise AF works well. Nice color rendition. Telescoping barrel makes for very compact design, a real benefit for everyday shooting. Lens flare can be an issue for backlighting or sunsets, an expected problem for a lens with this zoom range and number of elements. In photojournalism settings, convenience of wide angle to telephoto far outweighs any quality issues but slow focus can be a nulsance. Because of small aperature and long focal length, a monopod is a worthwhile accessory. It's not my only lens but is the one I rely on most; for the $$ it's an excellent choice.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

I've used the lens for travel photography over the past year and have been consistently disappointed. I love the size and wide range and the images produced are decent but the inability to auto-focus in all but the best conditions is the reason I'm getting rid of this lens.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

NIce, compact, great quality lens

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

I bought this a a replacement for two lenses. It seamed to me a great idea for Weddings. I haven't shot a wedding with it yet, but have done a few portrait sessions. I wonder if it will loosen up a little after use. It is very versatile. I hurt my back and cant move as much, so this helps reduce me running around. It has issues focusing with doing large groups and macro. isn't a low light lens, but works well so far with my flash.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

This is a good lens for when you are in the field
and dont want to carry alot of equipment. I find
myself depending more and more on it. Us "older"
people probably get better pictures with a tripod
or monopod---its not a fast lens.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

4-stars for versatility. I'm glad I bought this lens when the horror of Canon's insulting EOS kit lens hit home. I have not been able to bring myself to sell it as I've upgraded into better glass. It really does make for a useful, versatile fun-n-family photo lens when all one wants are snapshots.

This lens is a well built 'Honda' without the style/price of a 'Lexus'. 'Jack of All Trades - Master of None'. A GREAT pick for someone new to D-SLR.

Pros- A good and affordable first lens to replace the kit lens. It makes good shapshots while it trains one in camera functions. It's best work is at the wide end and will help a newcomer decide on later upgrades. You may decide it's all you need. Keep it for its versatile range when you do not want to risk your 'Lexus' units or sell it to fund upgrades.

Cons- It's not a 'light-bucket'. The aperture range demands good light, especially indoors. Handheld shots past 50mm will be challenging with images getting progressively softer with increasing focal length, to include tripod shots. It's not much for 'stop-action'. That's why I call this a snapshot lens - crops and enlargements will demonstrate it as strictly consumer.

If you think you will be real picky about sharpness and lighting right out of the box, this lens may not be for you. Hints:

Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 (fixed)
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
or Canon equivalents (eeek!! $$$)

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

I've only had this lens for a week. I was in a small mountain town that was having a festival and needed a little more reach than my kit lens and more versitility than my prime lenses. I paid a bit more than I should have but was in a pinch for time (about 2 hours til I needed it) so I bought it from the local store that obviously took advantage of this. I was able to get the shots I wanted relatively easily even though most of what I was shooting was moving rather quickly. Focus seemed a little slow but was satisfactory. I'm just starting photography but was thrilled at the quality of pictures I took througout the range. This will probably be my "walking around" lens. I couldn't be happier with my purchase even though I was a victum of higway robbery.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

I like this lens very much. It is a pleasure to be able to travel with one lens that will do 95% of what is needed. I do carry a 1.8 50mm lens for low light situations, I use this lens rarely.
It is light weight and is very nicely made.

The only negative is sometimes it is hard to focus on a distant subject when there is no vertical object for the camera to use as a guide.

Comments about Tamron Tamron 18 - 200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR DI-II LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom Lens with Macro, for Canon EOS Digital SLRs - U.S.A. Warranty:

Very happy with this lens... had some doubts becuase of some information that I read, but have not found it to be true in real world use. Auto focus can be hard to use in really low light, but I find that with the other lenses too. As far as the pictures... very clear. Compact, light weight and gets the job done... and for a great price.