Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens

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Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens

Tamron's high-power 18-250mm zoom lens is a photographer's dream come true. While conventional 35mm film cameras typically require two lenses to cover 28-388mm, the Tamron 18-250mm lens does it in one, with a 13.9x zoom level delivering enormous photographic freedom in a single compact housing. The life of a digital photographer has never been better.

Product DescriptionTamron's high-power 18-250mm zoom lens is a photographer's dream come true. While conventional 35mm film cameras typically require two lenses to cover 28-388mm, the Tamron 18-250mm lens does it in one, with a 13.9x zoom level delivering enormous photographic freedom in a single compact housing. The life of a digital photographer has never been better.

Despite achieving the ultra telephoto capabilities of a 388mm lens (35mm equivalent), this Tamron zoom lens sports an extremely compact optical system. Unlike previous Tamron lenses, the lens optimizes the power distribution of the entire optical configuration without using XR glass, letting you achieve both ultra-high-power magnification and a minimal size. In addition to offering low dispersion (LD) glass to eliminate chromatic aberration and sharpen ultra-long shots, the lens offers such special materials as hybrid aspherical elements and anomalous dispersion (AD) glass to achieve three goals at once: increased magnification, compact size, and improved image quality.

Technical Details

    * 18-250mm zoom lens with f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture for Canon digital SLR cameras
    * Offers telephoto capabilities of 28-388mm (35mm equivalent) in a single compact housing
    * Low-dispersion (LD) glass eliminates chromatic aberration and sharpens ultra-long shots
    * Maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.5 for macro shots; minimizes ghosting and flare
    * Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long; weighs 15.2 ounces

Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens user reviews

"I did a great deal of research before buying this lens. I own a Canon 20D and a Canon 30D and use Canon's 17-75mm and 85-300mm IS USM lenses. However, I hate changing lenses. Tamron's 18-250mm lens is a 'one stop shopping' lens. It compares favorably with both of my other Canon lenses in terms of image quality but it spans a focal range that is unique. Some would call it a 'walk around' lens. That's a good term because you need carry no other lens unless you have a special need. I did not call the lack of image stabilization (IS) a disadvantage because if you need IS you would not be considering this lens. I have not found the lack of IS to be a disadvantage, since you can compensate by using the appropriate shutter speed. If you need to crank out to 250mm just kick up the shutter speed to 1/500th second unless the light is too low.

Tamron provides a 'lock' to prevent the lens from extending on its own when hanging from your neck by the shoulder strap pointing downward. I have not found this lock to be necessary. Zooming is anything but loose. It has a firm feel but does not slide on its own.

After several months of use and several hundred exposures I am still very happy with my purchase of this lens. I seldom take it off and it is generally my first choice for a project. I think any buyer will be pleased with the results obtained using this lens."

--- Richard rated: 5

"Although not perfect this will do until the perfect comes along! The ONLY problem that I have found with this lens is that at the extreme telephoto of 225mm-250mm I need to stop down the f/stop a couple of stops to be really sharp. Other than that, it's fantastic!

The macro is so good it makes you want to cry!

I've got 30 yrs professional experience and I knew going in that I would give up some low light and shallow depth of field in this 'do everything' lens, but ya' know what? So far it just hasn't happened!! Add to that the convenience and quality this lens offers and it is just too good to pass up.

I could ramble on about the barrel distortion, pincushioning, and ashprical abberations but they just aren't worth mentioning. Could you get a better lens for $1000? I would hope so! But at this price can you get a better lens? NOPE, NO WAY!

Check out the 5 macro and low light pictures I uploaded above in customer images. I think you'll see why I'm so impressed. "

--- S. McClaren rated: 5

"This lens is the perfect addition to my Digital Rebel XTi. I no longer need that cheapie kit lens that came with the camera, and now I have an excellent zoom that is incredibly powerful. The lens is very sturdy, well built, and locks at the lowest focal length to prevent it from extending on its own. I also found that it's a tad larger than the standard Canon 18-55mm, but not enough to even warrant a discussion. I now use it all the time, however I use my Canon 75-300 IS USM zoom for sports (can't beat that image stabilization). Sometimes it does have trouble focusing in dark areas but no more than the standard 18-55mm. I highly recommend this to anyone with a digital SLR."

--- MacFan rated: 5

"First I have to say that I rarely take the time to write a review unless the product really impresses me. Second I'm a pro photographer for a Newspaper in TX and I own several canon "L" lenses.
I shoot a Mark II at work and A digital rebel when I go hiking and such. I tried it on the Rebel and I doubt I ever put a different lens on that camera. It is a great little lens. Granted it is slow in low light but that aside, it is wonderful. Very little Vignetting at the wide end and very little Chromatic Aberration. It is really sharp all the way through the zoom range. Highly recommended!!"

--- Stacy rated: 5

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