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

2014-07-01T21:00:00

Love the size of this lens a little heavy but nice pictures r great

Theo

2014-05-05T21:00:00

Lens is used in every day casual photography. The extended zoom is very convenient.

DAVIS H.

2014-04-01T21:00:00

My husband ordered this lens for me as a surprise. I really like it. It is light weight and takes nice clear pictures.

Gwiz

2013-12-23T19:00:00

Lens does everything I need it to do. Great for candid shots of the Family and Grand Kids. The price was right and the quality is fine. I also use it for Nature & Macro shots and get good results. I am not a Pro, just a hobbiest, so this Lens more than does the job for me, and it saves switching from the 18~55 to 55~250 that came with my EOS t3. Haven't found any Cons yet, and don't think I will. I would definitely recommend this lens to a friend.

JOHN B.

2013-11-04T19:00:00

I bought this lens to get a wider range of focus without needing to be changing lenses for the wide angle shots. I have used it for 30 days now and the performance is excellent.

Wolfie

2013-07-06T21:00:00

This is a fantastic lens for the money! It is quite versatile and takes great photos. I find myself using it almost exclusively versus the one that came with my Canon!

TONYA S.

2013-05-21T21:00:00

Good carry on lens, perfect for outing and day light conditions. Little slow in focusing. Not that good in low light conditions. Gives a good, solid and sturdy feel.

Nitin

2013-03-06T19:00:00

I have been using this product for a couple weeks now and I've taken hundreds of pictures with it. The quality of the photos is good for this price point. Focus is kind of slow and a little loud but it's Not any slower or any louder than my 50 mm 1.8 prime. Overall I only have two minor quarrels with this product. 1. When zoomed all the way out it is kind of out of balance even on a 60D But that is kind of what you come to expect when you are using 18- 200 mm lens. 2. IMO the zoom ring is kinda stiff making it very hard sometime impossible to zoom smoothly for video. That also means it has no zoom creep. But other than those minor problems it is a great lens amazing picture quality and build Quality that At least to me feels better than the canon 18-200 at less than half the price.

TIMOTHY I.

2013-01-07T19:00:00

Great travel lens (only needed to carry one lens), but a little slow to focus and not as great in low light.

DSL

2012-12-12T19:00:00

I don't have to carry as many lenses with me when I use this lens.

Gwiz12

2012-04-24T21:00:00

Decent all-around usefull lens at a reasonable price. Spans wide-angle to telephoto in a fairly compact size. Smooth zoom but noisy, slow AF and fairly dim maximum aperture. Got this lens for my old canon XS. My kids are now interested in taking pictures so this is what they will be using. Good starter lens.

JAMES C.

2012-04-15T21:00:00

I got tired of switching lenses, plus with a 35mm equivalent of 28-300mm, this Tamron is perfect for shooting architecture and landscape. Additionally, this lens adds almost a pound, and unlike most photographers, I like a heavy camera, as opposed to what I call, a "mini" DSLR, small and light weight.

RALPH B.

2012-02-12T19:00:00

I use this lens mainly for outdoor shooting on nature trails, landscape photography. I know that it doesn't have the Tamron VC, but I get around that by bumping up the shutter speed. I usually double the shutter speed when I am above 100mm and I found that my results were very good. It is light weight, looks good, feels good in my hands and doesn't change the weight balance on my T2i. The Zoom lock is nice when I am walking around and I don't have to worry about the lens extending on me. I am pleased with the way it focuses, it is quick and quiet. For the price, it is a wonderful addition to my group of lens.

MICHAEL D.

2012-02-05T19:00:00

I wanted one lens that I could use when on vacation. I wanted a walk around lens that covered close-up and zoom. This lens does this for me. I know that it doesn't have a Stabilizer option, but I have fixed that by increasing my camera's Shutter speed when I zoom over 125mm. I mostly take landscape, wildlife when at the zoo. It doesn't do well in low light, that is why it is only 4-stars. The quality of the build is very good for such a low cost lens. It feels good on my T2i and I take it every where I go. The colors it produces are better than I expected and the focus speed is good for what I use it for.

MICHAEL D.

2012-02-02T19:00:00

I bought this lens because I was going on vacation and wanted a good all around 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. I do however change to manual focus when I need to try for a shot in low light, but I normally stay away from that. I have a T2i and it works wonderfully with this camera. It is much better than I expected for the price. At the longer distances above 150mm, I sometimes increase shutter speed for helping to control distortion from when I might shake.

MICHAEL D.

2011-11-06T19:00:00

It was a good lens, but it really didn't compare to the Canon brand equivalent... I had a really hard time getting this lens to function in low light and it really was not that impressive with focusing. HOWEVER, it is a decent, low price choice for someone who would like to not have to change lenses ALOT. The hood was a cool addition but leaves a strange shadow in the pictures and I don't know who designed the lens cap but they need to be shot! ;) I gave it 3/5 stars for these reasons. I will definitely do the job, but I decided I wanted better.

BFRNF

2011-10-25T21:00:00

Has very good ranges. I do not have to change the lens much unless I am looking to zoom even further than the 200mm.

KandL

2011-10-18T21:00:00

Delivers in every way I imagined. Able to get shots that are now meaningful because of the detail captured.

WALTER G.

2011-09-16T21:00:00

I found that using manual focus works best for me with wildlife photography and this lens. Only complaint I have with it is you have to send it back to the company to get a little dust removed from inside the front lens, other wise a great addition to anyone's camera bag for a Canon.

JAMES T.

2010-01-10T19:00:00

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.

Jeffrey

2009-10-24T21:00:00

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.

Tyrone S.

2009-09-28T21:00:00

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.

MICHAEL W.

2009-07-01T21:00:00

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.

fotographx

2008-11-18T19:00:00

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.

FD P.

2008-09-05T21:00:00

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.

The M.

2008-08-05T21:00:00

NIce, compact, great quality lens

jackwfire

2008-07-09T21:00:00

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.

LYNDSEY R.

2008-02-03T19:00:00

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.

DMac

2008-01-02T19:00:00

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!! $$$)

Boogaloo

2007-09-13T21:00:00

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.

Matt E.