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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Tamron
EAN: 0725211003014
Item Dimensions: 320380100320
Label: Tamron
Manufacturer: Tamron
Maximum Focal Length: 270 millimeters
Minimum Focal Length: 18 millimeters
Model: 18-270mm Canon
MPN: 18-270mm Canon
Publisher: Tamron
Studio: Tamron
Features:- Flower-shaped lens hood accessory included
- Minimum focusing distance of 0.49m over the entire zoom range for the maximum magnification ratio of 1 - 3.5
- Zoom lock mechanism for convenience in carrying the outfit
- New outer design matches the newest generation high power zoom lens in the digital era
- 7 Diaphragm Blades
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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:
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.
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.
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Rating:  -
I received this for Christmas, and it instantly replaced my 18-55mm kit lens for my Canon Xti.
It's not perfect, but not imperfect enough to lose a whole star:
Likes:
* The optical stabilization and moderately good F-stop rating lets you take hand-held telephoto shots inside without the use of flash, which is pretty astounding.
* Can't beat the range: replaces two of my old lenses, and stays on my camera 99% of the time
* Good value for the money (even more so when you get it as a gift!)
Dislikes:
* The barrel will actually zoom out by itself if you hold the camera at an angle.
* The auto focus could be faster.
* The manual focus could be more precise.
* (Personal preference) The zoom is backwards from what I'm used to from Canon lenses, so I frequently find myself thinking the lens is locked, thereby locking and unlocking before remembering to twist the lens in the other direction, by which point the moment ... Read More
Rating:  -
I'll not rehash the technical wonders of this lens already found in other reviews, I'll merely provide my general impressions: slow, noisy, and loose.
The AF _and_ VC were slow. I had already heard at the time I purchased this lens that the AF was a bit slow, but that didn't bother me much as I almost always shoot manual (even when I'm shooting sports). But IS/VC speed is clearly a serious issue, what's the point in having a cool feature like this if it's slow? I don't exclusively shoot sports/action, so putting that aside, anyone who has ever jostled their gear for a candid can imagine that even under average conditions this is an important feature you need to be hyper-responsive. Sometimes that fraction of a second is meaningful and in this regard, my unscientific but repeatable tests, had my older Canon IS lenses edging out this Tamron one.
The AF _and_ the VC are noisy. Again, since I spend most of my time with the AF off, the early reviews warning me about ... Read More
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Versatility and picture quality are fine given the multipurpose nature of the lens. The auto focus feature also seems to work very well. However the zoom ring does not function smoothly,to the point of being difficult, sometimes almost impossible, to turn while holding the camera to your eye. A serious design/manufacturing flaw. To bad.
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Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens for Canon DSLR Cameras
I have been running this lens through its' paces all day today and I have to tell you, if you want unbelievable clarity and world class vibration control, this is your product. It is a great outdoor lightweight carry around lens and the quality will shock you, especially if you forked over the $1400 for a Canon L Series because the VC, the lite weight, the convenience, and the quality make this a best choice.
If you got a kit lens with your Canon, it is going to sit in your bag, this lens comes to the party ready to take over and take over it does. I guess the only fault I can find in the Tamron is that you have a little and I mean a little bit of a lens creep problem at the distant end of the extended lens. It did not bother me, I was having too much fun taking great photos.
Seriously, this is a must have at under $600.
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3PNXIZMMHLGC9 Tamron's new lens offers a 15X zoom range, the most you will find for a DSLR. But do you have to give up too much image quality as a result? I was looking for a lens for travel and for casual shots that could replace my need for both wide angle through the telephoto range and hopefully replace several other lenses that I typically have to bring with me.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this new lens, it did better than I was expecting. The quality of the photos is almost on par as my Canon 70-300mm (but of course not my 70-200 f/2.8) with a much more usable range for an everyday lens. I also tend to have back problems, so the less weight I carry on vacations, the better!
A few negatives: the lens does not zoom smoothly through its whole range, particularly when zooming from wide to tele, and you only have f/6.3 when fully zoomed (common with superzooms). The zoom was nice and tight when I got the lens (as ... Read More
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