Rare pierces Posted July 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Looks like it's not a bad all-in-one option. Not for everyone, but advances in design are making these lenses perform way better than a few years ago. DP Review first impressions: https://www.dpreview.com/samples/9152094990/gallery-impressions-tamron-18-400-f3-5-6-3 Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted July 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Good to hear. I posted about the lens about a month ago. Waiting to hear some first hand experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Crop sensor only I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmjivey Posted July 29, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Dave are you thinking using it with the MC-11? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pierces Posted July 29, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Dave are you thinking using it with the MC-11? John No. I do very little beyond 100mm, so a native 70-300 or 100-400 would be the direction I would go. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted August 8, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Looks like it's not a bad all-in-one option. Not for everyone, but advances in design are making these lenses perform way better than a few years ago. DP Review first impressions: https://www.dpreview.com/samples/9152094990/gallery-impressions-tamron-18-400-f3-5-6-3 Dave Thank you!!! I heard about the Tamron here on CC a few months ago and have been interested but have been hesitant since I've seen mixed reviews. I'm one of the once who was commenting and seeking opinions here on CC. When looking at reviews, a lot depends on who the reviewer is (professional or novice), so this link has been very helpful in getting the kind of information I've been looking for. I didn't want to even consider the investment for convenience if I'd be losing quality. I'm not a professional photographer (far from it), but do enjoy taking pictures and I'm always trying to improve on the pictures I take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted August 8, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2017 So... Did you get it? If so, what is your reaction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted August 8, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2017 So... Did you get it? If so, what is your reaction? No, I didn't get it...yet. Now that I've seen this post and some first hand experience with it, I am seriously considering. We are splurging for a dream vacation to celebrate our 25th anniversary in September (Hawaii), so am on the fence for a couple reasons. First, the cost. Since we just booked this vacation, I'm hesitant to spend this much right now. Second reason is that I would need time to practice and get used to it and see how the pictures come out. The lenses I have now are the two that I got with my camera seven years ago, so I'm familiar and comfortable with them. I will be going through seven years of loose change I have accumulated throughout the house to see if I have enough. Believe it or not, that is what I used to purchase my Canon Rebel T1I in 2010. It's amazing how that loose change adds up over the years. If I have enough, then I will take that as a sign that I'm meant to have it now and if not, then I'll wait. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted August 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2017 I'm still hoping lensrentals or borrowlenses gets one in before I need one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted August 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 10, 2017 And Lensrentals LITERALLY just posted it for pre-order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Got mine from LensRentals today. First impressions (just taking pictures of the TV set) - its a lot lighter than I thought it would be (that doesn't mean it is light) - about the same as my SigmaArt 18-105. Very sharp though at least at the low end zoom. Probably not the greatest low light lens (no way to easily test right now). The zoom extension is very odd, instead of the more typical backward facing gaps, they are front facing (I know I am not explaining it well) which would make me very hesitant to use it in sandy or dusty environments (even if sealed I would be concerned about gumming up the zoom mechanism. Zoom is fluid at the low end, a little stiff at the high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted September 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Thanks, please let us know how the pictures turn out. By the way what does a two week rental cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted September 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Rental was $96 including their insurance (f-stop case, filter and hood included for free) - $25 for round trip shipping via fedex ground - plus tax. Plus I have a promo credit for $25 off next order until end of year. I was very impressed with their packing materials, they even included tape to reseal the box when I send it back. The lens was packed in bubble wrap inside the case, the case inside a custom foam insert, inside a heavy cardboard box. Thanks, please let us know how the pictures turn out. By the way what does a two week rental cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted September 18, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I have always been impressed with them! You can also "join" for about $50.00 and have free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 2, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'll post more details later and some sample pics (still editing) but overall I have to say I was pretty happy with the lens. It suffered a little in low light conditions, but I expected that, but generally speaking was pretty sharp across the range (some minor edge softness in the very long and very short range but LR lens adjustments handled that easily) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 3, 2017 I'll post more details later and some sample pics (still editing) but overall I have to say I was pretty happy with the lens. It suffered a little in low light conditions, but I expected that, but generally speaking was pretty sharp across the range (some minor edge softness in the very long and very short range but LR lens adjustments handled that easily) Glad to hear. Were pictures sharp at 400mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Only editing on this was adding some blue to the clouds... (250mm), I rarely went to 400mm, let me see if I can find a photo I kept at that range... Here's one: Interestingly, lightroom keeps thinking its a Sigma 70-300... quote=mskaufman;54210728]Glad to hear. Were pictures sharp at 400mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 4, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Impressive. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 5, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Yeah. Honestly I was really surprised with the quality given the price and range. I will repeat my low light shots not nearly as impressive, but that is to be expected. Impressive. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 6, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Have you tried it with a flash in low light? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 6, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Nope. To keep weight down on this trip I carried my A6000 with a 50mm and if I needed a flash just used that with the onboard as opposed to any Nikon flashes. I did very little low light shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted October 8, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Loonbeam, I've also been posting on this thread with interest in the Tamron lens, so thank you for taking the time to share your personal experience with it and the pictures. I have been considering it, but now am really leaning towards purchasing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 9, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I'll be buying one as soon as I have the budget, my 18-255 will be retired, probably to my Nephew. I want to be clear its not the greatest lens ever, but especially on a crop sensor the value/performance ratio is really good. When all is said and done, I will probably reduce my lens kit for the D500 to the 150-600, 18-400 tamrons and the sigma arts 24-105 and nifty 50. The 90/10 rule seems to certainly apply here (I was looking at my 300mm and realized I can't remember the last time it left the house) Loonbeam, I've also been posting on this thread with interest in the Tamron lens, so thank you for taking the time to share your personal experience with it and the pictures. I have been considering it, but now am really leaning towards purchasing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghsteelerfan Posted October 10, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I'll be buying one as soon as I have the budget, my 18-255 will be retired, probably to my Nephew. I want to be clear its not the greatest lens ever, but especially on a crop sensor the value/performance ratio is really good. When all is said and done, I will probably reduce my lens kit for the D500 to the 150-600, 18-400 tamrons and the sigma arts 24-105 and nifty 50. The 90/10 rule seems to certainly apply here (I was looking at my 300mm and realized I can't remember the last time it left the house) Again, thank you. I think the Tamron would be great for my needs as well since I'm not a professional and it would eliminate the need for two different lenses. The lenses I currently have are "kit lenses" and I have seen reports that "kit lenses" aren't the greatest lenses either. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted October 10, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 10, 2017 They are not, but usually decent, and have 3 advantages (cheap, fairly light and fairly forgiving) so they are great for people starting out or who just don't want to get too heavily into lenses... Again, thank you. I think the Tamron would be great for my needs as well since I'm not a professional and it would eliminate the need for two different lenses. The lenses I currently have are "kit lenses" and I have seen reports that "kit lenses" aren't the greatest lenses either. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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