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Review: AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Written by Noel Christensen in Reviews , Lenses

tamron 18 270 vc large 221x300 Anmeldelse: Tamron AF18 270mm/3.5 6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Tamron has something to do with long model names, and this time is no exception.

The name is AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, and behind this incredibly long name stands for a lens with a focal length covering 18-270mm - which is nothing less than impressive, and actually one of the most powerful zoom lenses (It is equivalent to 15x) currently on the market.

The impressive versatility, from wide angle to powerful telephoto makes AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro for a really good stab at an all-round lens, as it simultaneously also has built-in image stabilization.

AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro therefore looks on paper to be the perfect all-round lens for all those who want one lens to all sorts of purposes. But let's find out how AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is doing in practice and the price tag of around 4199, - can be defended.

What's in the Box?
AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is available in the new Tamron packaging is quite nice with a through-silver color, model name, and otherwise not just the sheer volume of information on the package itself.

In the box you will find the lens, well wrapped and protected, and a lens hood, lens cap, manual and warranty card.

tamron 18 270mm boxshot.jpg 300x300 Anmeldelse: Tamron AF18 270mm/3.5 6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Functionality
When packets AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro out so it looks like most other Tamron lenses, so that is black with a nice rubber-like coating on the zoom ring. Filter diameter is 72mm, so it is therefore not a very small lens. In contrast, only 10.1 cm long and weighing 550 grams, it seems still reasonable travel friendly.

The lens is constructed with a large zoom ring closest to the camera inside the house, and so the focus ring a very just before the front glass. Front glass rotate, moreover, not by focusing, so there may well be used both lens hood and POL filter without any problems. It seems that most manufacturers have understood that a rotating front glass is not the most elegant solution. On the lens there are 3 buttons, a lock button and a button for switching between auto and manual focus, and last but not least, the button that looks VC (Image Stabilization) to and from.

Although the weight is relatively low, as seen in the light of the strong zoom, so does AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro nice and solid when you put it in his hand, and both the zoom ring and buttons function as they should and can be operated easily and effortlessly.

As I mentioned earlier, then AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro can call an "all-around" lens, mainly because it covers such a large area (18-270mm) This gives some pretty unique opportunities as this lens can effectively replace several lenses, for example, a 18-55mm and a 55-250mm lenses are a great many beginners starting out with. Furthermore, the lens is equipped with Tamron's image stabilization called VC, which helps to prevent blurred images, and allows you to shoot without a flash even if lighting conditions may not be optimal. Image stabilization also comes into its own when using the powerful telephoto at 200mm and above are image stabilization almost indispensable if one wants to avoid blurred images.

Closest focusing distance is just under 50cm, and it makes you physically can come reasonably close to your subject, this is particularly interesting when you talk about such Macro photography, ie plants, insects, etc..

Autofocus motor is fairly rapid with the Canon EOS 7D, although it is not lightning fast. It is neither particularly quiet, but I do not think it is something bothering during daily use. When return is focusing over a short distance, then respond AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro prompt, we are talking about a moving object will autofokussen react quite briskly.

Image Quality
First and foremost, we must remember that this is a really versatile lens covering a focal range of 18-270mm, and has built-in image stabilization. It is therefore not fair to compare AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Tamron SP with eg 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II VC LD Aspherical (IF) to around 4500 - when "only" covers 17-50mm and furthermore is much brighter with aperture F/2.8.

The closest competitors to AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is:
Sigma 18-200mm / 3.5 to 6.3 OS
Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Both lenses which we have had on the test bench in recent months.

I compare things such as overall sharpness, detail and color reproduction, so I think actually AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is ahead of the competition, and although it is an "All-round" lens so picture quality is actually surprisingly good, especially the sharpness I'm impressed.

Below are some images taken with Tamron AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, a Canon EOS 7D. Common to them all is that they are neither edited or cropped.

Click here to open the gallery in a new window.

Specifications
Model: B003
Focal Length: 18 - 270mm
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 - 6.3
Angle of View (Equivalent two APS-C size) Diagonal: 75 ° 33 '- 5 ° 55' Horizontal: 65 ° 36 '- 4 ° 55'
Vertical: 46 ° 21 '- 3 ° 10'
Lens Construction: 18 elements 13 groups
Minimum Focus Distance: 0.49m (19.3 ")
Max.Mag.Ratio: 1:3.5 (at f = 270mm, MFD: 0.49m)
Overall Length: 101.0mm (3.9 ") *
Maximum Diameter: 79.6mm (3.1 ")
Filter Size: 72mm
Weight 550g (19.5oz.) *
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Minimum Aperture: F / F ~ 22/40 (18mm ~ 270mm)
Standard Accessory: Flower-shaped hood
Compatible Mount: Canon, Nikon **

Conclusion
Unfortunately, I have used the term before, but from the lenses I have so far had in his hands, then I appoint AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro as the single most versatile lens, where simultaneously allowed for excellent, sharp and beautiful pictures. Normally you go compromise on image quality when choosing a lens covering a focal range of 18-270mm, but Tamron has managed to minimize the quality loss normally be expected.

I am particularly excited about the stunning sharpness and the high level of detail, whether this is product photos or landscape photos.

The conclusion is therefore quite clear, AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro must be one of the very best stab at an "all-round" lens as the market can offer right now. If you want only one lens, but still a good picture quality, you should definitely be AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro in its deliberations.

+
Versatility
Sharpness
Quality / finish

-
Photosensitivity

Character
85%  

Pricing and Availability
Indicative price: Around 4499, -
Set in 4199, -

Click here to find the best price on AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Reviewed by
Noel Christensen

Courtesy of
Focus Nordic Denmark

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  3. Review: Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] VC
  4. Review: Tamron AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical [IF] VC
  5. Review: Tamron SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro

Comments

  1. Review: AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | eReviews.dk | March 21st, 2010 at 14:35

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  2. Emil | March 22nd, 2010 at 09:18

    Hello
    I am looking for a zoom lens! I've also looked at some of the less expensive lenses, but many of them do not have image stabilizer in the lens. I have no image stabilizer in my camera. Is it very important to me as an amateur photographer. I will primarily use the zoom to take landscape pictures! Should I have image stabilizer in the lens!
    Regards
    Emil

  3. Noel Christensen | March 22nd, 2010 at 22:32

    Hi Emil,

    Thank you for your comment.

    I would not say that the image stabilization is necessarily a must, it will probably depend on your needs, and you often will shoot where it is either going very strongly, or in low light conditions. If so you will probably be really happy with image stabilization, but most will also sgatens could live without.

    It's hard to recommend a specific lens, but Tamron's 18-200mm (Link: http://www.befro.dk/shop/search-1.html?keyword=tamron% 2018-200 ) is super cheap and quite reasonable.

    Want it a bit better, there's Sigma 18-200mm with image stabilization (Link: http://www.befro.dk/shop/search-1.html?keyword=sigma% 2018-200 ) and finally there's this Tamron 18-270mm which I certainly believe provide the best quality (Link: http://www.befro.dk/shop/search-1.html?keyword=tamron% 2018-270 )

    With Venlih Regards,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  4. Nenad | June 26th, 2010 at 18:26

    Hi ...

    I was looking for a 18-200mm "all round" lens.
    But after I read your review I have become more fond of this AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro. But bites I noticed that you give it minus the photosensitivity. Is it because it performs poorly in low light / indoor? And would you rather recommend AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro or Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM if you want to use the lens in low light?

    Thank you in advance and otherwise very cool website ...

    Nenad

  5. Noel Christensen | June 28th, 2010 at 20:40

    Hi Nenad,

    Thank you for your comment.

    It does not decidedly bad, but a lens with f3.5 aperture> 6.3 is not very bright, so we down and get hold of an f2.8 lens, and it is available is simply not the same focal length (18-270mm)

    I would not say that any of the 2 stands out in low light, both are equally good / bad ;-) Looking at billedkvalitetm finish, etc., so I think clearly the winner is Tamron.

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  6. Michael | August 3rd, 2010 at 07:42

    Hello
    I am also looking for a lens 18-200mm. I just bought a Sony a230 DSLR and is not so much inside "the SLR world." But have heard that if you have a lens 18-200mm then you are well on track.
    But my question is whether we can use this lens as you are writing about. I take a look around but could not find any places where it says the camera to match.
    And finally, would you recommend this lens, or should we find another lens when you are totally green in this area.

    Thank you in advance for your help and super website.

    Michael

  7. Noel Christensen | August 5th, 2010 at 20:33

    Hi Michael,

    AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is only available for Canon and Nikon, so you will not find it to Sony unfortunately.

    Link: http://www.befro.dk/shop/search-1.html?keyword=18-270

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  8. Michael | August 6th, 2010 at 09:05

    Hi Noel

    Thanks for your reply.

    I have just one question for you. I have namely a colleague with a Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro. He says that it can be used for a Sony A230. But I am completely wrong on it if I buy this, now I think also on the response I received from you.

    Greetings

    Michael

  9. Noel Christensen | August 6th, 2010 at 22:24

    Hi Michael,

    The lens is not available for Sony mount, so I do not know how you could get it installed :-)

    You can see the current models here:
    http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/18270_vc.asp

    It exists at present. only Canon and Nikon mount.

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  10. Michael | August 7th, 2010 at 16:22

    Hi Noel

    Thanks for your reply. I'd been looking forward to putting a 18-270mm on my camera, even after I've read your review of it. And that sounds it's like a really good lens for someone who just started at the SLR world.

    But just that one question more, hope you bear with me :-)

    Would you recommend the Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] Macro. I also think more on that one so do not need to change lenses as often. I am also one which is in its infancy.

    Thank you again for your reply.

    Michael

  11. Noel Christensen | August 7th, 2010 at 21:58

    Hi Michael,

    It said lens, I have unfortunately not tried or seen, so I must sadly fold on this. I would recommend you to google the lens, to see if you can find reviews of the Sony building.

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  12. Soren Gerhardt | October 18th, 2010 at 19:32

    Hi Noel

    I first -time SLR owner when I have bought a Canon 550D, and to start with, I will buy a round lens and then see where the interest carry me away. PT should I take pictures of family, football, portrait and possibly macro.
    What a lens would you choose?:

    First AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
    Second Canon EF-S 18-200mm IS

    Pours himself to Tamronen, after many reading tests.
    Sincerely.
    Soren

  13. Noel Christensen | October 20th, 2010 at 19:28

    Hi Soren,

    Unfortunately, I have only tried the Canon 18-200mm quite short, and I want based on the relatively limited knowledge, still choose Tamron's 18-270mm - for it is thus only really sensible :-)

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  14. Soren Gerhardt | October 20th, 2010 at 19:59

    Hi Noel

    Okay thanks for your reply. It'll probably the one I chose.

    Regards

    Soren

  15. Thomas Kaarup | november 5th, 2010 at 13:36

    just been on a trip in Thailand and a 18-250mm comes in Bangkok at around 2500.00 (new)
    http://www.fotofile.net/product.php?id=11075

    There is an additional 7% refund when you return home.

  16. Steffen | november 13th, 2010 at 20:33

    Hi Noel,

    is the lens you have declared the same as this:

    http://www.befro.dk/shop/tamron-af-18-270mm-5426p.html currently on offer?

    Regards Steffen

  17. Noel Christensen | november 13th, 2010 at 22:27

    Hi Steffen,

    Yes, that's exactly the same :-)

    Good weekend.

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  18. Frederik | March 18th, 2011 at 17:00

    Have you tried 18-270 PZD'eren? If so, what would you choose?

    Sincerely.
    Frederick

  19. Noel Christensen | March 18th, 2011 at 20:53

    Hi Frederik,

    The model tells me not just something you have a link or similar?

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  20. Frederik | March 18th, 2011 at 21:16

    http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_II_all_in_one/b008.html

    Sincerely.
    Frederick

  21. Noel Christensen | March 18th, 2011 at 22:34

    Hi Frederik,

    As far as I can see, the only difference is a more quiet AF motor, in which case it is directly comparable with the advantage that PZD'eren should be quieter in focusing.

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  22. Mikkel | June 14th, 2011 at 10:16

    I have another review of this lens read that this would be quite powerful "lens creep" and they believe that the lens is not very good. Can you not try to explain to me what effect "lens creep" have? and you seem to have experienced it with this lens.
    ( http://www.cnet.com.au/tamron-af18-270mm-f35-f63-di-ii-vc-339293668.htm )

    In connection with the election of a new lens, I have thought much about me to choose a lens WIDEANGLE 18-200/270mm or whether I should choose to buy a lens with 55/70-200/300mm. I am leaning more to a good allround objectively as I always think it's so convenient having to change lenses while on the go. What disadvantages could there be in a good WIDEANGLE purpose lens?

  23. Noel Christensen | June 20th, 2011 at 10:36

    Hi Mikkel,

    I've never encountered the phrase "lens creep" before, but after a trip on google I found out what it means. "Lens creep" is when the lens can move in and out when you turn the camera / lens up and down. It makes almost any telephoto zoom lenses, and I have yet credited to experience this as a problem at any lens at all, incl. This.

    The disadvantage with an "all-around" lens is that you compromise on image quality, a lens that only cover a limited focal range as uydgangspunkt will give better quality in that range, provided you choose something in the same quality / price class. That being said, I think definitely that this is one of the best all-around lenses, and I would easily be able to "make do" with this as a single lens for a day.

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  24. Jin Lauritsen | July 22nd, 2011 at 09:30

    Hello
    I was quite snug on the lens after ha 'read your review.
    I've even bought a Canon EOS 550 and have only standard lens.
    I really thought me one with more zoom.
    If you google it you get models

    Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD for Canon
    Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) (that you have notified)

    What is the difference between the 2? PZD vs LD Aspherical

    And how clear it is in relation to
    Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005)

  25. Noel Christensen | July 22nd, 2011 at 15:54

    Hi Jin,

    You can read more about the newer PZD model here:
    http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_II_all_in_one/b008.html

    Unfortunately I have not even tried this.

    Unfortunately I have neither tried Tamron's 70-300mm with image stabilization, without the model without, and here are 18-270mm'eren superior.

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

  26. Hanne | november 9th, 2011 at 17:29

    Hi Noel
    I have a Canon EOS1000D that I would like a lens.

    I have read your review of AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro and has become quite fond of it - it would be ideal to take along on a cruise to the Caribbean - I am thinking of lighting conditions, Images taken by the water etc.

  27. Noel Christensen | november 9th, 2011 at 22:11

    Hi Hanne,

    I do not think it would be a bad choice, but it will probably often be indoors you want to photograph, and it is not here AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3 Tamron Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro has its strengths, though it does is not "bad" indoors.

    Unless you need the large spread in focal length, I would probably personally go for something more light-sensitive standard zoom, ex. a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8

    Sincerely,

    Noel Christensen
    MyDigitalPhotos.dk

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