Product Description

Tamron 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC LD ASL IF Macro Canon

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6702 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Tamron
• Model: 5570
• Released on: 2009-03-30
• Dimensions: 1.32 pounds

Features

• Those of you looking for one lens that covers everything from wide angle totelephoto photography will be thrilled to hear that Tamron has made atechnological breakthrough with the 18-270 mm f/3
• 39969
• 3 DI II VCLD aspheric [IF] macro lens
• This ultra-lightweight lens providesamazing focal distances (35mm equivalent: 28-419mm), allowing you to shootphotos from virtually any angle and still get fantastic results - great forlandscape, portrait, wildlife and sports photography
• The 18-270 mm evenlets you get up closer to what's important, with a minimum focusing distance of49 cm over the entire optical range

Customer Reviews

Very Good alround lens
I have upgraded to this lens from the previous Tamron 18mm-200mm zoom lens which was very good. This lens does go the extra mile especially with IS (image stability), it does give me a bit extra zoom which is always useful. I do use this as my only lens because I am not a professional photographer but just like to be ready for most situations when they appear. I like taking techincally good pictures and this lens goes a long way to helping me do just that.
I have recently read an article in the magazine PhotoPlus (Canon Edition), they have reviewed this type of zoom lens, and this came out top.
The only down side to this lens it does seem a little heavy but just think about what you get in the lens to make it do what it does (weight taken from the Tamron web site - 550g (19.5oz)).

Happy at last!
I originally bought the Sigma 18-200 OS lens but was so dissapointed with the results after taking a few hundred shots in all situations that i took the lens back and exchanged it for the tamron. Straight away the quality of shot had improved immensely, pin sharp images and a really nice 'bokeh' compared to the sigma. Had to pay a little extra for this lens over the sigma but i think it was well worth it.

Excellent all pupose lens
I bought this lens in preparation for a visit to Kew Gardens to capture a variety of plant forms on camera. It did not disappoint. Yes - it is quite heavy and does tend to creep when carried without the lock engaged - but its versatility outweighs such matters. From wide angle to close up this is my lens of choice. The image stabilisation is good enough to capture the detail in a buzzard's wing when hand held at maximum zoom.

In manual focus however the ring is very "slack" and not as easy to use - but with practice I am sure I will master it. Also I find the LOCK button which stops the lens creeping under its own weight when not in use rather fiddly to engage.

Looking for a general purpose lens for the CAnon EOS 450D - look no further than this lens - but shop around to get the best price!