- AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Tamron zoom lens
- Not compatible with 35mm film cameras or full-frame (FX format) digital Nikon D700 or D3 digital SLRs
- Built-in motor for full autofocus capability with Nikon D40, D40x, D60, and D5000 model digital SLRs
- Built-in vibration compensation for blur-free photos
- Low-dispersion glass and hybrid aspherical glass elements for superior image quality
Product Description
With the advent of the latest 15X zoom lens from Tamron, the pioneer of high power zoom lenses, the high power zoom lens has steadily evolved from a 7.1X to a 10.7X to a 13.9X and now to the worlds largest zoom ratio of 15X by combining advanced high power zoom design technologies accumulated by Tamron since 1992. The lens covers an angle of view equivalent to that of a 28mm wideangle to a 419mm ultra telephoto with just one lens, letting the user capture once-in-th… More >>
This lens was too heavy for my D60, and I did not like the noisy motor, so I returned it.
Rating: 2 / 5
Great all around lens. Vibration Compensation just works wonderfully. I can take full zoom at lower shutter speeds.
Rating: 5 / 5
this lens is awesome in any sense of the way. it’s perfect for zooms & closeups. it’s also perfect for traveling since you don’t have to carry multiple lenses.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this lens in our local store(Robis Camera) here in lakewood, Washington. I could bought a nikon 18-200 (online) for the price I pay $599.00 plus tax Total of $650.00. But I like the fact,if I have a problem its only 4 miles away. Plus I need to support the local economy. By the time I got out in the store, I did a lot of quick shot outside, kind of cloudy. I also holding the camera in my lap and do a lot shot while driving (traffic is minimal, not recommend to do in highway while doing 70MPH. I use the lens on Nikon D200. Inside the house on normal lighting I can really get a good sharp pictures. I find out using Aperture priority on 5.6 setting ISO 800 or 1000 you don’t need flash. I do have SB 800, I to use it with diffuser and point straight to ceiling on Program all my pix is really sharp (potrait setting). I will update and post my pix in flicker.com so far I’m happy and will not plan to removed it my camera body. The extra 70mm is big plus. I think I can do wedding with just one lens. To prove my point visit Tamron.com and check a few pro there making their living in one lens only.. Highly recommend this one. This one has a lock on 18mm so it won’t extend while you walking, mine is kind of really stiff now because its brand new. When I download all my pix to my 17 inch laptop It blow me away. Now the final test will be an enlargement of 20X30 inches poster or 13X19..
My next lens will be nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR still saving for that $1,650.00 and 6 years warranty and metal mount, what a deal…
Rating: 4 / 5
Certainly there are limitations but this is, after all, an all-in-one. For what it was intended, there is no better lens, certainly none which give you the range, appx. 27-405 on a digital slr. Add exceptional VR, a barrel lock for holding the lens at its shortest length, where it will then stay when you sling it over your shoulder attached to whatever body it’s affixed to and it’s a no-brainer.
Rating: 5 / 5