Used Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 DI-II B.I.M. (Built-in Motor) VC (Vibration Compensation) LD Aspherical (IF) AF Zoom with Macro, for Nikon Digital SLRs

2012-09-12T21:00:00

I am pleasently surprised by this lens. Since I have gotten it I haven't used any other lens.

ROBYN S.

2012-06-24T21:00:00

The range provided by this telephoto lens 28-270mm lets you travel with a single lens and have the opportunity of photographing almost any subject/scene that shows up during a travel, it is easy to handle and maneuver yet fast enough for almost any situation.

Joaquin S.

2012-05-06T21:00:00

it gets stuck in mid zoom. Not very smooth. Price was right however.

ajdlugo

2012-03-25T21:00:00

as described above

xerxes

2012-01-02T19:00:00

This lense so far has produced excelent pictures. Has performed over my expectations.

Jason C.

2011-12-19T19:00:00

I love this lens. I know there is a lot of negative comments about the lens creep and the stiffness of the lens when zooming in and out. I have had this lens almost a year now and it is never off my camera. I get great photos with it. Whether I am shooting wildlife or portraits, it works great. I never have my hand off the lens when I am zooming, so I don't get lens creep. Using this lens for almost a year, the stiffness has become smoother. I love this lens.

Suz P.

2011-12-04T19:00:00

For the excellent wide angle to telephoto zoom range, this lens produced good image quality. It shows some softness at the maximum zoom, but that is to be expected. For the price, this is a greate walk-about lens that I use all the time during my travels. It is also ideal for everyday home & family use. It is light and compact. Set it at F8 and it produces that are consistently vibrant and sharp. The VC works well too. As a user of the Nikkor 70-200 f2.8, I have some idea of the image quality from high end lenses. This lens is excellent value for the money.

Jehan G.

2011-09-25T21:00:00

This is the first generation of this lens. It's done everything one would expect it to do. AND you can often leave your camera bag at home.

JOHN C.

2011-09-05T21:00:00

I have only have been uaing this lens for a short period. But I like the performance of the lens it is easy to use and very handy to change the settings.

Yanchy

2011-09-03T21:00:00

A great overall lens. This paired with the Tamron 10-24 zoom covers just about everything. I use these 2 with my Nikon D7000 and love the quality the D7000 gives me.

DAVID Z.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

A bit slow on the autofocus but good a lens for casual photography

chitof

2011-09-01T21:00:00

This is a great lens for travel. Compact and light weight with excellent image quality at the middle range of appertures (around f/8) and slightly shy of the extreme zoom of 270mm. Images are a tad soft at 270mm, but hardly noticeable unless you are a pixel peeper (and I am one!). Zoom creep is a problem but engaging the zoom lock works. I use it as my wallk around lens on the D90 and it provides great range. I am very satisfied--it is good value for the money.

Jehan G.

2011-07-05T21:00:00

For the price, this lens has great range. VC works well. I use this when travelling since it is fairly compact and light and is very versatile. For pixel peepers, the lens is a bit soft at 270mm and at the max and min apertures. However, for everyday use, I set it on f/8 and it produces consistently sharp images.

Jehan G.

2011-03-06T19:00:00

Haven't had a chance to use this lens a whole lot yet. Purchased the lens to take on vacations to cut back in carry on luggage.

Walt

2011-03-05T19:00:00

I have used this lens for over a year and I think it is the best. I have other lens but keep this one on most of the time. I use the 270 end more because of wildlife photos. I would and have recommended it.

VICTORIA E.

2011-01-11T19:00:00

Very good Travel zoom lens,with this one you dont need to carry and change lenses, for a walking around shots It will do it. Still I don't like that zoom ring jams in the middle of the range (around 70mm) it makes it feel cheap, comparing to sigma smooth ring. other than that it is one for me.

Kal

2010-11-15T19:00:00

This lens covers about 90% of my travel photos. It is fantastic as a travel lens when you want to go light. On a recent trip to Maui it did everything I needed from sunsets to close ups of flowers. It focuses quickly and accurately in good light. The only fault I have found with it is the slow/confused auto focus in poor light. It tends to hunt a lot. I found myself switching to manuel focus when the lighting got poor. The vibration control works great. i stopped several photos down to increase DOF and needed slow shutter speeds (1/30 or less) to compensate and there is no blur, even without using a tripod. The color reproduction is very good. For most photos there is no visible distortion until you get very wide and even then you really have to look to see it. I also own a Nikkor 18-200 and this lens compares very favorably with it. As long as you use this lens in decent light, it is a keeper.

ROBERT L.

2010-11-03T21:00:00

This lens fits wonderfully with my Nikon D90. Have taken approx. 500 pics in the last month. Very happy with the results. Lens is heavy and not good for low light but for my everyday lens it is great.

ARLAN R.

2010-10-30T21:00:00

I bought this lens to replace the two lens that came in my Nikon D5000 kit. It is great not to have to change lens out in the field. Although I do find this lens to be louder and a little more "tighter" when zooming in. All in all serves my purpose so feel it was a good buy and the rebate also was a reason that I bought it now.

Pic n.

2010-10-09T21:00:00

Somewhat sticky when shooting to horizon. But when shooting above horizon, increasing zoom is quite sticky. And when shooting below horizon almost physically unable to decrease zoom without moving camera to horizontal - extremely stiff. But 28-275 f3/5-6.3 Wow! Now I seldom have to change lenses. Such a big plus for me. So it is a hard decision whether to keep the lens and put up with the stickyness or carry two lenses to replace it.

bulldog

2010-05-22T21:00:00

I have had the lense for over a year now and can not stop telling every photo enthusiast I know how great the lense is. I find the 15x magnification a tremendous advantage for shooting landscapes and wildlife without changing lenses. I am also into HDR photography and the lense performs flawlessly when focusing between exposures. Best all around lense on the planet.

RICHARD T.

2010-04-15T21:00:00

Used lens first time in Hawaii recently. Good: - great pictures at full zoom; sharper then Nikon 18-200mm which also have - Has a lock to prevent lens creep - lightweight for the size Bad: - at times struggles to focus - it pops/clicks when focusing which is annoying. You notice it when looking through viewfinder and the frame 'twitches' sort of

Cartmanny

2010-04-01T21:00:00

This Tamron super-zoom lens is an incredible value, and it works well as an all-around lens. When traveling, and I'm not able to take my full kit, this is the lens I leave on my Nikon. With its wide 18mm - 270mm zoom range and macro capability, along with its built-in 3-axis vibration compensation, it's hard to find reasons not to like this lens. This doesn't mean that it's 100% perfect. Other reviews have already documented that this lens suffers from lens-creep, and that its zoom ring gets stiff in the 70mm - 100mm zoom range, and that's why I rated it four out of five stars. But both of these are out-weighed by the overall value, especially the consistently good image quality it produces and the aforementioned vibration compensation. These two points are where the lens really shines. This is a terrific lens to add to your kit. I would certainly recommend that friends consider this lens for their use.

TBNTX

2010-03-25T21:00:00

I bought this lens as a "walk around" - and it is truly outstanding. There WAS a lens creep problem - which was easily resolved by a 78 cent O ring purchased at a hardware store. I just gave this lens a major workout in two national parks. The natural color was intensely preserved. Focusing was immediate, crisp and sharp. It is not too heavy. The optical stabilization is greatly improved over previous iterations of this type of lens. (I had owned a fine Sigma 18-200. This is a significant upgrade.) Additional pluses include value for the dollar (outstanding) and excellent flexibility. There may be some vignetting in wide angle or low settings - I just haven't seen it. I recommend this lens without reservation.

JOHN L.

2010-01-30T19:00:00

I photograph landscapes, flowers and wildlife and make photo note cards and photo prints for sale. I enjoy the fact that I don't have to keep changing from a wide angle lens to a telephoto lens. I missed many photos of wildlife because I had the wrong lens on the camera when the animal or bird suddenly appeared. With this lens I'm ready. The Vibration Compensation is great. It has produced sharp photos when fully extended to 270mm. I feel more confident that the photos will be sharp. As I take longer hikes it may prove to be heavier than I'm use to.

Dave F.

2010-01-24T19:00:00

Great for Air Shows and museums...

Paul M.

2010-01-24T19:00:00

Very good for travel. Helps to keep the dust out of the camera (D90 in my case). Of course the trade offs of smaller aperature and slightly "soft focus" at longer focal lengths might limit lower available light shots and lessen enlargement or cropping capability. BUT, these are tradeoffs against cost. The tradeoffs in my view make this a very attractive lens for the money.

Dave a.

2010-01-10T19:00:00

I received this lens as a Christmas gift and from the first time I used it, I loved it. It focuses fast, the pictures are clear, it is just a great lens.

Gerry B.

2010-01-09T19:00:00

This lens was a replacement for my 55-135mm kit lens. Turned out to be a great investment. The vibration control alone makes this lens worth the money. I have shot the some of the same events with this lens as I did with the old one and have yielded much better results. Shooting bracketed shots handheld (with a little practice) yields great results, too! The lens features solid and sturdy construction. On the downside: This lens is a little heavy, but not unbearable. Lens creep is a slight problem, however it is stiffer through 70-150. If pointing down while shooting, you'll need to keep a good hold of the lens. It can also be a little slow to focus during action or sports photography, although I admit this is partly due to my lack of skill in that area. Overall, this lens is a great value and a great investment. This lens is a great all-use shooter, from travel snapshots to composed studio-style shots. Invest in this lens and spend the money you save on practice and training to hone your skill as a photographer.

ArmyDoc

2009-10-19T21:00:00

I have been using lens for grandson's football games and I have been very happy with the results. Great Pictures.

Judie