Tamron?

[F1sh]

Does anyone have experience of Tamron lens'?

http://www.tamron.de/Home.1.0.html?L=2

Either the 18-200 or the 28-300. Both are shorter than the Canon, but dont have the image stabilization.

Thanks
Fish

[simpo two]

I don't, but 18-200 seems like a good thing if you're not fussy about aperture and want a one-lens-fits-all siolution. Image stabilisation allows you to use a slower shutter speed than otherwise possible, but amazingly you can still take photos without it!

[kojak]

Yes...but years ago with their 'adaptall two'lens, with different mounts. These were around long before digital cameras were out. They were very good lens, and very popular.

[simpo two]

I would be wary of comparing a lens from 20 years ago with a modern one from the same company. I can't speak for Tamron, who still seem quite well respected, but Vivitar, who were top of the indy tree with their Series One lenses, have gone down whilst Sigma have gone up. At least, that's my impression of it.

I would look for reviews and make your own mind up, or go to a shop where you can try it.

[marctwo]

I the Tamron SP AF17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di. It's a great lens but I don't know if all Tamron lenses are universally good. I would think anything with a range as wide as 18-200 (regardless of make) would certainly be a comprimise on quality. Depends on your needs though. Have a look for some reviews on www.photo.net or similar.

>> Edited by marctwo on Wednesday 3rd August 19:35

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F1sh said:

Does anyone have experience of Tamron lens'? www.tamron.de/Home.1.0.html?L=2 Either the 18-200 or the 28-300. Both are shorter than the Canon, but dont have the image stabilization. Thanks Fish

The 28-300 scores pretty low on the fred miranda reviews page:

www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=247&sort=7&cat=43&page=1

Would be enough to put me off. The 18-200 isn't mentioned however.

[monkeyhanger]

Tis a big range to cover in one lens and quality will be the first casualty..

Better to save / spend a bit more and cover that range with 2 lenses...

Tamron do a rather nice 28-75 f2.8 if that helps..

After that i'd look at the Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX (got one and love it) or the Canon 70-200F4L

Quality costs unfortunately..

[simpo two]

monkeyhanger said:

Tamron do a rather nice 28-75 f2.8 if that helps.. Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX (got one and love it) or the Canon 70-200F4L

You're right, but given the starting brief I don't think he needs or wants £1,000+ of quality, nor f2.8. 28mm is also of little use on a DSLR if you want any wide angle.

[monkeyhanger]

simpo two said:

monkeyhanger said: Tamron do a rather nice 28-75 f2.8 if that helps.. Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX (got one and love it) or the Canon 70-200F4L You're right, but given the starting brief I don't think he needs or wants £1,000+ of quality, nor f2.8. 28mm is also of little use on a DSLR if you want any wide angle.

Initial post mentions the 28-300, hence i suggest the 28-75 as a starting point.


There was also no mention of budget.

For the record, the 70-200F4L can be got for £400, the Sigma for £570.

The Tamron 28-75 is around £280. Not quite £1000+ but not cheap i'll grant you.

>> Edited by monkeyhanger on Thursday 4th August 19:57

[simpo two]

monkeyhanger said:

the Sigma for £570... The Tamron 28-75 is around £280. Not quite £1000+ but not cheap i'll grant you.

True, only £850.

The Tamron 18-200 is about £265.

I rest my case

[monkeyhanger]

simpo two said:

monkeyhanger said: the Sigma for £570... The Tamron 28-75 is around £280. Not quite £1000+ but not cheap i'll grant you. True, only £850. The Tamron 18-200 is about £265. I rest my case

£680 if you go for the Canon

Personally i'd do it in stages, with 2 lenses and be a lot happier with the results rather than wasting almost £300 on 1 lens and not being happy with it.

Been there, done that etc

[JonRB]

kojak said:

Yes...but years ago with their 'adaptall two'lens, with different mounts. These were around long before digital cameras were out. They were very good lens, and very popular.

I had / have one of these for an Olympus OM/2n (so it has the OM mount kit). It's a 35-250mm I think. Good lens.

[size13]

I have one of these

www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=247&sort=7&cat=43&page=1

very good, especially the price!