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Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras

4 December 2009 59 views 5 Comments

  • AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Tamron zoom lens
  • Built-in vibration compensation for blur-free photos
  • Low-dispersion glass and hybrid aspherical glass elements for superior image quality
  • optical zoom ratio: 15X (approximately)
  • Minimum focus distance: 19.3″

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-the-lifetime images of panoramic landscape images or close-up pictures of children smiling, without having to get too close to the subject and without having to change lenses.Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description Camera shake can ruin your photos, particularly when taking telephoto shots or shooting in low light conditions. The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 macro zoom lens, however, fights camera shake with its state-of-the-art vibration compensation (VC) mechanism, which delivers blur-free handheld images for incredible results. The proprietary VC mechanism employs a three-coil system that moves the VC lens electromagnetically based on signals originating from the movement of three steel balls. The lens element that compensates for vibration is held in place by the balls, so there is little friction and the movement is quite smooth. The end result is a technology that makes it possible to create exceptional images at slower shutter speeds under conditions where a tripod used to be necessary. You can also use subject movement to good effect with the lens, bringing out the contrast between motion and stillness, or shoot without a flash to evoke the genuine atmosphere of the scene.

Tiffen 18-270mm lens highlights

The lens covers an extremely broad range of focal lengths, from an extra-wide 18mm length to a telephoto 270mm length (the 35mm equivalent of 28mm to 419mm). The resulting 15x zoom ratio is the world’s largest, representing a wide cross section of Tamron high-power zoom design technologies. Plus, the vibration compensation works throughout the entire zoom range, giving you the freedom to create a wide variety of images. The lens lets users capture once-in-a-lifetime panoramic landscape images or close-up pictures of children smiling, all without getting too close to the subject or changing lenses. Other details include a macro magnification range of 1:3.5, a minimum focusing distance of 19.3 inches, and a 72mm filter diameter. The lens, which measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.9 inches long, carries a six-year warranty.

Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras

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5 Comments »

  • Katherine Lofthouse said:

    This order was a mistake. Wrong size lens. The handling of the return & refund was wonderful & quick.
    Rating: 4 / 5

    - 5 December 2009 at 1:52 am
  • Heather Newman said:

    This zoom was too big, in my opinion, for a Canon Rebel XT. Zooming was hard about mid-way…drove me nuts. Lens creep was very bad, when I went to review pictures out the lens went. Decided to return the lens and ended up buying a Canon 55-250.
    Rating: 3 / 5

    - 5 December 2009 at 4:32 am
  • B. Looney said:

    I received this lens on Friday 3/13/09 and returned it the same day.

    The order process and customer service through Amazon & Photobags was very good. However, the lens was mechanically unsound and or simply a poor design.

    I did shoot some pictures with it the short time I had it and they looked great from either end of the spectrum, from 18 all the way to 270.

    I had read where some were somewhat dissatisfied with the action of the zoom in that it got tight at the mid point. Mine didn’t get a little tight, it stopped. I figured that it just needed a little more effort to make it get past that point but was wrong, I turned with enough force that the rubber zoom ring jumped track! If I pointed the barrel downward it would zoom out just fine, if I pointed the barrel upwards it would retract just fine. If I tried to point the camera as if taking a picture and trying to either zoom out or in it would lock up tight at the midway point.

    I would not accept this problem in a lens that cost $25.00 much less one costing as this one did.
    Rating: 1 / 5

    - 5 December 2009 at 5:26 am
  • A. Guzman said:

    Its a good all around lens for outdoor use, otherwise a flash will be necessary for better results for indoor use. I also have the tamron 18-50 2.8 and I guess my expectation was to high comparing it to the 2.8..
    Rating: 3 / 5

    - 5 December 2009 at 6:56 am
  • T. Baldemor said:

    Tamron 18-270 vc … paired with canon Xsi with opteka battery grip holding two batteries, is just plain perfect for my needs……………. if i have problem with focus i just switch manual =)

    i got it in a local store (samy’s) i made sure i can try it out before i purchase it (to check for quality control issues) i traded in the kit lens canon 18-55 IS for a good price, i figured i can one day buy another lens having f2.8 later on prolly an L if budget allow..(by canon or tamron…) the pix tamron 18-270 takes is just unbelievable, just play around with it and u will see what i mean…i usually have it on AV mode

    if in low light [ ] metering is what i use..and use manual focus …….

    at the 200 range it is f 5.6 then above 200 is f6.3 so i figured it behaves somewhat like the canon 18-200 .. i tried both lens and i decided on the tamron..

    so they say it’s not of high quality, well for the regular joe like me all

    i do is take plenty of shots and then decide later which ones to keep and to dispose and trust me there are a whole lot of great shots = low light

    or bright light….. i recently used it in church with dim lights and guess what? it rocks all the way…

    play with ISO / f stops / exposure and there u go!!

    the build is solid and substantial…………………………

    i also purchased the canon f1.4 50mm for exceptional portraits and low light situations……. oh i feel almost complete bwahahaha (my future will be a speed light / prime lens intended for real macro / and

    Canon f2.8L 24-70 but that wont be anytime soon coz i’m very satisfied with what i got.. i only use the built in flash (with a difusser sometimes) but for the most part i don’t use flash……. i play with the settings…

    recap> Tamron 18-270 VC paired with Canon Xsi

    Canon f 1.4 50mm prime

    Opteka Battery grip w/ 2 batt.

    insulated lunch box to keep my

    gear low key / low profile

    i think made by igloo….

    Rating: 5 / 5

    - 5 December 2009 at 8:02 am

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