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Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Rating 4.0 44 reviews
Manufacturer: Tamron
DPexpert
17 years ago

[REVIEW-TAMRON AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 Macro zoom lens]

This is an 18-270mm zoom lens that is image stabilised. Tamron calls it "The Ultimate All-In-One Zoom: Longest, Steadiest Lens On Earth", which is one of those records made to be broken. It is available in Nikon and Canon mounts.
Pros:
  • The sheer versatility of this lens makes you overlook its weaknesses
  • It is a pleasure to be able to walk around with a lens that replaces a bag full of lesser range zooms and primes.
Cons:
  • Auto focus is slow, particularly at the long end of the range
  • It is not suitable for fast moving subjects
  • There is noticeable distortion which is just acceptable at wide angle, but the pincushion effect at the long end is so bad that it demands correction in software
  • Zoom creep is irritating
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Pop Photo
17 years ago

Lens Test: Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC AF

With the broadest zoom range (15X) of any interchangeable lens for DSLRs, this 28-419mm equivalent superzoom ($600, street) also packs a Vibration Compensation system for sharp handheld shooting at long focal lengths or slow shutter speeds.
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The Digital Picture
17 years ago

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Lens

in all camera mounts it supports including Canon's APS-C mount. The 15x focal length range is, without a doubt,
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Digital Photography School
15 years ago

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Piezo Lens [REVIEW]

When I review lenses I take a look at who they are built for. I realize not every DPS reader wants to lug around a 5lb lens worth a couple month's rent. While I love my main lens, it's not for everyone and I'd be a fool to tell you you should buy it if you just want a portrait lens.
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photodo
15 years ago

REVIEW: Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Aspherical

ePHOTOzine lens expert, Gary Wolstenholme casts his keen eye over the 15x Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC LD Aspherical (IF).
Pros:
  • Zoom range
  • Price
  • Vibration Compensation feature
  • Light weight
Cons:
  • Slow maximum aperture
  • Needs to be used at mid-apertures for best quality
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Steve's Digicams
15 years ago

Cons Bottom Line Pick This Up If...
Pros:
  • Very well built
  • Comfortable controls
  • Capable VC system
  • Very quiet and fast AF and VC
  • Incredibly compact
  • Amazing 15x optical zoom range
Cons:
  • Images are soft throughout the zoom range at all aperture settings
  • Small amount of visible CA
  • Zoom ring is stiff but smooth
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slrgear.com
15 years ago

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF review by Mhudon

The many reviews I have read about this lens tend to be a little harsh. It's far from perfect, but it gives you an incredible reach in a very small and light format. Autofocus is fast, color rendition and general image quality is predictable.
Pros:
  • Small
  • light
  • fast autofocus
  • good stabilization
Cons:
  • Dust got in between the two first glass elements at the back of the lens after 8 weeks
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Practical Photography
15 years ago

The test results in the lab are a little disappointing from this lens, but it's still a good option for travelling light. The lens actually handles really well, and the VC stabilisation is very impressive.
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Shutterbug
15 years ago

Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD; Sometimes One Size Does Fit All

Tamron has always been a pioneer in the do-everything zoom lens category and their new AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD lens is no exception. Don't be intimidated by those initials-it's all good stuff-and I'll get to them shortly.
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digitalslrphoto.com
14 years ago

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 DiII VC PZD review

The Tamron 18-270mm is an excellent all-round lens, capable of being used for landscape, wildlife, portraits and even close-up shots. It's a great lens for the enthusiast photographer and boasts a full set of features including stabiliser, ultrasonic focus and good quality optics.
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