TAMRON Product Reviews and Ratings - Camera Lenses - AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON from Abes of Maine

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Brand: TAMRON

Located in: Photography, Camera Lenses

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.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

4.2 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

89% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Consistent output(6), Durable(5), Easily interchangeable(6), Fast / accurate auto-focus(4), Rugged(4)

Cons:

Lens creep(5)

Best Uses:

General purpose(4), Landscape photography(6), Night photography(4), Special effects(3), Sports/action(4)

Describe Yourself:

Photo enthusiast(4)

Good product. [...]

By zhanxw

from MI on 12/19/2009

Best Uses:

Travel

Describe Yourself:

Casual Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about TAMRON AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON:

The product is of good quality, performance is what I want, though I am not professional. [...]

Can't be beat.

By Jack V

from Panama City, FL. on 12/19/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape/Scenery, Night Photography, Portraits, Sports/Action, Travel, Weddings/Events, Wildlife Photos

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about TAMRON AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON:

The Tamron 18-270 can not be beat. I normaly have to carry around at least 3 to four lens's plus other gear. now all I need is the Tamron, a 1/4" extender, and a few other goodies and I'm ready to go without my normal backpack. realy its a great lens from wide to telephoto no problem. best lens I have ever bought.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great product, great price

By Adam

from Canada on 7/6/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction, Versatile zoom range

Cons:

Heavy, Lens Creep, Slow Focus, Stiff zoom

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Replaces several lenses, Special Effects, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about TAMRON AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON:

I bought this lens after reading a lot of online reviews. This lens is extremely versatile and takes a wide range of amazing photographs. The image quality is fantastic and the price at Abes was the best anywhere. Be sure to look for discount coupons online.If you have read any other reviews, you will know that this lens creep right out of position if you have it anywhere above 125mm and you have the lens pointed downward. Likewise, adjusting the focal length from 25mm up to 125mm is quite stiff. I suspect this is all due to the telescopic extender inside.Nonetheless this is a great lens [...]

Excellent all-in-one

By Picture Dad

from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on 6/8/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Heavy, Lens Creep

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Special Effects, Sports/Action, Upgrade, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Getting started

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about TAMRON AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON:

Great pictures all around, From close-ups to far away landscapes. Perfect lens to always catch that perfect shot of your fast moving kids. You never have to change the lense again.

Great Walk-around lens

By Game[*]

from Charlotte, NC on 4/5/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Lens Creep

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Special Effects, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about TAMRON AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON:

This is a great lens to use on your camera all of the time. You can zoom in pretty good for things that are far away and you can take great close-ups for macro photography. I used it when i went to the Georgia Aquarium and was able to take great pics in low light. The lens lock is great for when you place your camera in your bag so the lens doesn't creep while you're carrying it around.

Not a keeper

By Jack

from Olympia, WA on 3/23/2009

Pros:

Consistent Output, Sharp Focus

Cons:

Lens Creep, Manual focus sticky, Zoom really stiff

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about TAMRON AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON:

I had read about the lens creep and stiffness of the zoom but the manual focus was the show stopper. The jerkiness made it virtually useless.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

great lens

By Champ

from Rochester, NY on 3/16/2009

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Pros:

Consistent Output, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Rugged, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Best Uses:

General Use

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about TAMRON AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON:

great multipurpose lens. purchased so i wouldn't have to change from wide angle to zoom and it serves that purpose perfectly. it's a bit large when zoom isn't necessary but that's the trade off i'm willing to accept.

Images shared by: Champ

high contrast

Tags: Using Product, Made with Product

action photo - zoomed to approx 250mm

Tags: Using Product, Made with Product

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Good lens for the prise

By Eugene

from San Francisco, CA. on 3/14/2009

Pros:

Strong Construction

Best Uses:

Landscape Photography, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about TAMRON AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON:

Stabilizer works great, but output not consistent, has occasional problems with focusing.

[11 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

An Excellent "All-In-One" Lens

By Doug

from Sharpsburg, GA on 2/9/2009

Pros:

Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Quick Focus, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction

Cons:

Lens Creep

Best Uses:

General Use, Landscape Photography, Night Photography, Sports/Action, Wildlife

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about TAMRON AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON:

As a Hobbyist, I primarily utilize the camera while travelling in our motor coach around this great nation--I was looking for a "single lens" solution to mate with a new Canon Rebel XSi-- dragging around a large camera bag with several lens applications was not desireable. After conducting solid research, the best choice was the Tamron 18-270 and the research proved correct--this is a fantastic lens with great build quality and an excellent zoom range. Auto-focus is quick and sharp and the optical stabilization works great. The lens comes with a hood which neatly stows on the lens when not in use; this is a nice touch. The icing on the cake is Tamrons exclusive 6 YEAR warranty--what's not to like! One slightly negative item I have noticed is lens creep--if you hold the camera with the lens pointing down, it will extend--but there is a lock button which solves that issue. Once in the habit of locking, there is no issue. The lens is on the pricey side but considering quality, zoom capability, and the awesome warranty, do yourself a favor and get this lens.

Customer Reviews about the AFB003C-700 18-270MM F/3.5-63 DI-II VC LD (IF) MACRO FOR CANON at Abes of Maine