Is Tamron 16 300 worth it?

Overall, this is a very versatile lens, which should win over many fans. The Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6/3 offers a uniquely huge 18.8x zoom range, performs well, delivers good value for money and has impressive close up focus performance making this an ideal travel zoom lens.

What is the zoom ratio of Tamron 16 300mm?

Tamron has even trade-marked the term ‘all in one’ and its 16-300mm lens leads the class with an 18.8:1 zoom ratio. From 16mm (24mm equiv) and upwards to…

Is the Tamron 16-300mm good for sports photography?

The Tamron 16-300mm uses the PZD Piezo Drive ultrasonic motor to focus, which is smooth, accurate, and operates silently. It is swift at extended settings, taking 0. 6secs to shift from 3 meters to 5 meters at 300mm. This makes the 16-300mm suitable for sharp sports and action photo shoots. The maximum aperture increases to f/6.

Is the Tamron 18-200mm worth it?

In the DSLR sector, Tamron faces superzoom rivals in every camp, and some of the designs are notably similar. Alphabetically, the Canon EF-S 18-200mm 3.5-5.6 IS looks a little behind the curve these days, though it’s a proven good performer.

Why buy a Tamron lens?

Whether it’s shooting landscapes or seascapes at 20mm or less or shooting fast moving action such as surfing zoomed to almost 300mm, the Tamron offers more options than almost any other lens.

Is Tamron 16-300mm full frame?

Tamron recently announced two additions to their lineup of zoom lenses: the APS-C-dedicated 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro and the full-frame compatible 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD.

How good is the Tamron 18 400?

Conclusions. The Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD is the best superzoom lens we’ve tested to date. It’s not without some shortcomings, but it covers an absurd zoom range for a reasonable price, without being too bulky for everyday use.

Is Tamron 18-400mm lens a macro lens?

Macro. The Tamron 18-400mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD has a closest focusing distance of 45cm / 17.72in and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:2.9 at the 400mm focal length, so it doubles up as quite a handy telephoto macro lens.

Is Tamron 18 400 good for portraits?

At 18mm with a wide open f/3.5 aperture, the Tamron 18-400 is reasonably sharp in the center of the frame, soft in the mid-frame and very soft in the corners. The stopped down image quality description is not that much better than the wide open description, but it is somewhat improved.

How heavy is the Tamron 18 400mm?

25 oz
Specifications

Focal Length 18-400mm
Nikon: 4.8 in (121.4mm)
Weight Canon: 25 oz (710g)
Nikon: 24.9 oz (705g)
Aperture Blades 7 rounded

What is a 18 400mm lens used for?

Primarily needing angles of view longer than 400mm (640mm full frame AOV) are some wildlife and sports photographers. Still, this lens can be used for those same purposes along with a huge additional list. This superzoom lens covers a vast superset of the focal lengths needed by a general purpose zoom lens.

Does Tamron 18 400 lens have image stabilization?

This is the world’s largest-ratio zoom for a DSLR camera. No one else makes an 18-400mm lens, and this lens is stabilized so it’s easy to hand-hold at 400-mm.