Tamron 18-270mm Lens - Review, Product Information and User Feedback

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Tamron 18-270mm Lens

General Information

The Tamron 18-270mm Lens is a macro zoom lens designed specifically for Canon digital SLR cameras. It has a focal range of 18-270mm and an a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3.

Price: $601.59

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Product Details

The Tamron 18-270mm Lens undoubtedly represents an impressive feat of optical engineering, and Tamron has to be applauded for producing a superzoom that has significantly longer telephoto reach than its direct competitors without further compromising image quality. That's not to say the lens is in any way perfect, indeed it has much the same optical problems as the other superzooms we've tested.

At wideangle it shows chromatic aberration and barrel distortion (our test sample also exhibited one distinctly soft corner at wider apertures). In the middle of the zoom range the lens is unexpectedly sharp and shows essentially no chromatic aberration, but suffers from rather high levels of pincushion distortion. And towards the telephoto end, the lens is somewhat soft and shows relatively high levels of chromatic aberration, especially at 270mm (although distortion is low).

But overall Tamron has managed to tread a commendably fine line in balancing the various aberrations without letting any of them become too extreme.

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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Consumer Feedback

"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 with a much more usable range for an everyday lens."

Actual customer feedback from Amazon.com

"The images produced by this lens are amazing in clarity. I was stunned when I reviewed the first set I took. At the time I purchased this lens, I had a Canon 20D. I upgraded to a 40D and the lens works like a charm on that camera as well."

Actual customer feedback from Amazon.com

"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."

Actual customer feedback from Amazon.com

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