Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras (Model A14E) - International Version (No Warranty)

Just received this lens last Thursday, so far it is very satisfactory. I am a grand mother of eight and most of my pictures are action shots of the children. The lens is great at 18mm, picks are clear and sharp. Towards the 200mm length, pictures are clear but a little soft if there is not enough ambient light indoors. Outdoors in a sunny situation, all focal lengths were good.. Overall for the price, this has been one of the better purchases for a telephoto lens. The focusing time at the longer focal length is fast considering the versatility of the lens.

IMPORTANT: For those in the U.S., when purchasing this lens, make sure you're ordering from an authorized Tamron dealer. The price difference is negligible between a company selling this lens "gray market" (no US warranty), and one selling a lens that has a six year U.S. warranty! I ordered this lens hoping it would be a great "walk around" lens, hoping it would give results satisfactory enough (regarding sharpness) to replace my Canon 18-55mm IS II while saving me from buying another zoom to cover the 55-200mm range of this lens. Using a Canon T3i, I tested this lens against my Canon 18-55mm at four different focal lengths (18, 24, 35, & 55mm), and against my son's Canon 70-300mm EF III at 70, 100, 150, and 200mm. I took shots using three different apertures for each lens/focal length - wide open, f:8 - f:11, and fully stopped down. All shots were of the same scene, using the same point of focus, from a tripod, using a remote release. The results were as follows: overall, the comparison with the Canon 18-55mm IS II were mixed - wide open and stopped down, the Canon won every time. However, at f:8, the Tamron won every time! Unfortunately, the comparison shots with the Canon 70-300 (at the 70-200mm range) were more lopsided. The Canon won at every focal length/aperture, though sometimes it was very close. Now, I hasten to add that perhaps there's a sweet spot in the aperture range where the Tamron would match or exceed the Canon and I just missed it. I would also like to state that I was viewing the results at full size. If I were viewing two comparison shots side-by-side as 8"x10" prints, I'd probably be able to see the difference but I don't think it would be enough to bother me. I like the lens, I just wish the longer focal length range was a bit sharper. I'd really like to see how this lens stacks up against Canon's 18-200mm. (Of course, this lens is $200 and Canon's version is $600.) For the price, it's pretty impressive.

I only shoot video with my canon t2i and have several long and short lenses. On quite a few shoots I would need to switch from a long lens to a short lens taking up precious time on a location. The Tamron saved me the lens switching. It is a little slow on auto focus, but when shooting video that is not an issue. It is also a little heavy, but again, it spends 90% of it's time on a tripod, my shoulder rig, or the dolly so the weight is not a problem. On my steady cam rig, the weight is actually a plus for stabilization. The lens feels solid and well built. The zoom is smooth and the resulting video in all ranges is clean. I can not speak for photos, but for video this is one fine piece of glass. Last, you can not beat the price. A similar canon lens is twice as much. I would recommend this lens to anyone shooting video on a budget.

Devolví el lente. Me incomodó que tiene efecto de "ojo de pez" en los 18 mm. En telefoto sí tiene muy buena óptica.

Very happy with this lens! For a fraction of an authentic Canon lens, I have better/broader range. My wife shoots with the same camera as I do, and you COULD see a difference in the quality when we reviewed photos of same subject, but that was looking at the images on a 42" high def TV. For everyday shooting, this lens is a fantastic tool for your collection. If the MOST important thing is the absolute best image possible, there's no substitute for Canon optics. But if you need an all purpose lens to shoot wide-angle (large group of people AND zoom in to one person in a group (or their nose), WITHOUT changing lenses, this is the perfect addition to your tool kit. Great value!

I purchased this lens because of the cheap price and the trust I have in Amazon. However, I'm surprised to know that Amazon is allowing is this vendor to sell unauthorized gray market items. The serial numbers on these lenses are compromised and are not recognized by Tamron. This product has no warranty from Tamron and there is no mention about it in the product description which is a shame as we all trust Amazon.com so much. I have no idea about where these lenses are coming from and whether they are defective or from a discarded lot. It is a total gamble to buy it. Will never buy any camera equipment from amazon.com.

Bought this as a gift for my daughter and she, absolutely, LOVES it! She has middle and high school age girls who are quite active in school, as well as community, activities!! The photos she has taken with this lens are awesome and she now is able to capture more thanks to not having to change lenses all the time to get the shot she wants!!! She wouldn't trade this lens for anything!!!!

it's slow when it comes to auto focusing, but overall I really like mine. it makes my canon rebel camera a little heavy, but if you only want to carry one camera lens or it's just for amateur picture taking (family trip, etc) this is a great piece to have. sometimes when i have a problem with its auto focus, i occasionally switch it to manual and it works just fine. I used it when I went to the zoo with my family and it was perfect; if the animals were close, i got a good shot, but if they were far away the zoom easily fixed that for me, in the pictures you can hardly tell that the animals were far away from where i took the picture

Come dice il titolo, "UN OBIETTIVO, OGNI MOMENTO" UTILIZZO L'obiettivo convince per le sue ampie possibilità di utilizzo, con un campo di focali che di fatto copre situazioni fotografiche di ogni tipo, infatti lo zoom va dai 18mm ai 200mm La sua costruzione compatta e leggera ne fa un compagno di viaggio ideale. Questo obiettivo non solo copre qualsiasi necessità dal grandangolo per i PAESAGGI al teleobiettivo per avvicinare i SOGGETTI DISTANTI, ma dispone anche di una certa capacità MACRO con ingrandimento massimo di 1:3,8, per ingrandire le piccole cose che possono rendere più interessante la vita. CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE Lunghezza focale: 18-270 mm Diaframma massimo: F/3.5-6.3 Distanza minima di messa a fuoco 0.49 m Rapporto di ingrandimento massimo 1:3.8 Diametro filtro 62 mm Peso 450 g MEGAZOOM Gli obiettivi della classe megazoom coprono un campo alquanto ampio. I megazoom offrono lunghezze focali dal GRANDANGOLO al TELEOBIETTIVO, dimostrandosi quindi la scelta ideale nella maggior parte delle situazioni. In virtù dell’elevata flessibilità, delle dimensioni compatte e del peso ridotto. Questi obiettivi sono adatti soprattutto per l’utilizzo quotidiano come “tuttofare”. CARATTERISTICHE PZD (Piezo Drive) Si tratta di un motorino interno all' obiettivo che ne permette l'elevata velocità di messa a fuoco automatica STABILIZZAZIONE IMMAGINE VC Lo stabilizzatore VC più che stabilizzatore è un compensatore di vibrazioni, garantisce delle immagini nitide anche scattando a mano libera, ma, consiglio all'operatore di stare molto fermo durante lo scatto per evitare di scattare foto mosse, soprattutto quando c'è poca luce naturale perchè l'obiettivo NON è stabilizzato. IMPORTANTE: l'obiettivo Tamron monta attacchi differenti in base alla marca della propria reflex, fare attenzione a che attacco è stato selezionato prima dell'acquisto CONCLUSIONI Questo obiettivo ha un rapporto qualita prezzo incredibile per la sua versatilità, io consiglio l'acquisto a qualsiasi fotografo alle prime armi o anche esperto ma che non fa della fotografia una professione, con un obiettivo simile ci si puo fare di tutto spendendo pochissimi soldi.

Por el precio que tiene es una auténtica pasada. Yo quería un objetivo para ir por ahí a pasar el día con la familia o amigos, que me sirviese para fotografiar algún paisaje, hacer alguna foto de mis hijos o algún bicho interesante que apareciese, sin andar cambiando de objetivo cada poco, ni cargar con ellos, y para eso es perfecto. El que no tenga estabilizador, aparte de ahorrar un pastizal, se puede arreglar disparando más rápido y subiendo el ISO. Ahora bien, si buscas, es fácil encontrar situaciones para las que no sirve; si quieres un retrato en interior con poca luz y mucha definición, no vale, pero yo para eso uso un canon 50mm 1.8 (con estabilizador); si quieres sacar una foto de un corzo a 200mm con poca luz, tampoco te vale, para eso uso un canon 70-300mm USM (con estabilizador); si quieres un detalle de una vidriera en el techo de una catedral en la que no te dejan usar flash ni trípode, pues tampoco te vale, para eso me gustaría usar un canon 70-200 F2.8L IS... pero no tengo guita para él XD! Todos sabemos que no es el mejor objetivo del mundo, pero es un todoterreno muy asequible, y para un uso dominguero no conozco nada mejor a este precio.

Ich habe überlegt, ob ich diesem Objektiv nur 4 Sterne gebe, weil es ein paar Defizite hat, die mir auch als halbambitioniertem Amateur auffallen... Das wäre aber angesichts des Preises für dieses Objektiv (Ich habs für 145,- gekauft) viel kleinlicher, als ich sein will ;-) Das Tamron ist mittlerweile mein "Immerdrauf", das Kitobjektiv von Canon liegt verpackt im Schrank. "Immerdrauf" klingt aber missverständlich. Denn es ist für die meisten allgemeinen Fotosituationen gut, aber für spezielle Situationen empfehle ich es nicht, z.B. Portraits (Da will ich viel mit Schärfe spielen und brauche eine deutlich offenere Blende und keinen so großen Brennweitenumfang) oder Landschaften, Architektur (Da brauche ich ein Weitwinkel, da reichen mir die 18 mm vom Tamron nicht aus) - womit ich schon bei den o.g. Defiziten bin: - An den äußersten Brennweiten (also an 18mm und 200mm) hat das Tamron und besonders der AF seine Begrenzungen. Wirklich scharfe Bilder kriegste da nicht hin. Und Schnappschüsse auch nicht. Hat einerseits mit dem fehlenden Bildstabilisator zu tun, andererseits wirds auch mit einem Stativ nicht wirklich gut. - Im Liveview spinnt der AF total rum, da muss man manuell fokussieren. Was auch bedeutet, dass das Objektiv für Videos fast ungeeignet ist, zumal der AF auch ziemlich laut ist. Das waren aber die wesentlichen Schwächen aus meiner Sicht. Dass die Bildqualität und Schärfe nicht höchsten Ansprüchen genügt, brauche ich nicht zu erklären, oder? Wer das will, sollte sich bei Objektiven umschauen, die das 10fache kosten! Nun also zu den Pluspunkten: + äußerst akzeptable Bildqualität in den mittleren Brennweiten + stabile und gute Verarbeitung, Leichtgängigkeit und Robustheit überzeugen mich + die mitgelieferte Sonnenblende ist stabil und rastet gut ein + Einfach gute Allround-Qualitäten: Für die allermeisten Situationen sind Lichtstärke, Brennweitenumfang, AF, Handhabung und Abbildungsqualität super! Ich empfehle das Objektiv allen, die für einen schmalen Euro ein gutes Allround-Teil vor der Kamera haben wollen. Ich empfehle es ausdrücklich NICHT als einziges Objektiv. Denn wenn Deine Ansprüche steigen, dann brauchst Du je nach Situation leistungsstärkere Objektive mit anderen Brennweiten. Ich hab jedenfalls Spaß mit dem Ding und kann zu dem Amazon-Preis einen Kauf nur empfehlen. Die UVP hätte ich allerdings nie im Leben auf den Ladentisch gelegt!

walk around lens...dont expect sharp image quality above 70mm

Excelente calidad en el produco, lo recomiendo a todos. gracias. Seguire haciendo compras con el vendedor porque tiene productos de excelente calidad.