Tamron AF 18-200mm f-3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
Sunday, May 31, 2009 13:20
Binding : Electronics
ProductGroup : Photography
Manufacturer : Tamron
Brand : Tamron
Label : Tamron
Publisher : Tamron
Model : Canon AF
Studio : Tamron
Lowest Used Price: USD $220.00
Lowest New Price: USD Too low to display
Lowest Refurbished Price: USD $189.00
- Since the lens is designed exclusively for digital SLR photography, it provides high image quality in terms of resolution
- It employs a new optical system designed to confine the changing angles of incidences of light rays reaching the imager over the entire image field.
- Peripheral light fall-off is minimized when compared with that of conventional lenses
- Complicated mechanisms are built in the compact body thanks to new mechanical artifices. The lens is a multi-purpose zoom lens,excellent portability
- The Zoom Lock prevents unwanted barrel extension when carrying the lens/camera combination
Lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of the Di products. These lenses are not designed for 35mm film cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.At Tamron, quest has always been to make the ideal zoom lens. As a result of this ongoing challenge, Tamron has introduced the concept of the high-power zoom lens in the new AF18-200mm XR Di II for exclusive use with digital SLRs. Tamron's original development of proprietary core technologies such as Aspherical element production, Multiple Cam Mechanism and Integrated Focus Cam design lend to the creation of the world's lightest, most compact 11.1X zoom lens made for digital SLR cameras.The 18-200mm (28-300 when converted to 35mm) provides the digital photographer with the versatility of a true wide to ultra tele-zoom in an amazingly easy to use design.
Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for exclusive use on Canon digital SLR cameras with smaller-size imagers, this Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II aspherical macro zoom lens is ideal for a host of situations. The high-power zoom lens--which offers an equivalent focal length of 28-300mm in 35mm format--adds versatility to your lens menu, zooming from a true wide perspective to an ultra tele zoom, all in an amazingly easy-to-use design. As a result, the lens is ideal for everything from landscape shots to sports and wildlife photography. The lens also incorporates several of Tamron's proprietary core technologies, including aspherical elements that minimize chromatic aberration, a multiple cam mechanism, and an integrated focus cam design. The technologies combine to create the world's lightest, most compact 11.1x digital zoom lens. Other features include an angle of view of 75 to 7 degrees, a minimum focusing distance of 17.7 inches, and a 62mm filter diameter. All Tamron lenses carry a six-year warranty.
Note: The Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di-II zoom lens is not designed for conventional cameras or digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm.
Specifications
- Focal length: 18-200mm
- Maximum aperture: f/3.5-6.3
- Lens construction: 15 elements in 13 groups
- Angle of view: 75 to 7 degrees
- Type of zooming: Rotation
- Diaphragm blades: 7
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Minimum focusing distance: 17.7 inches
- Macro magnification ratio: 1:3.7 (at f=200mm)
- Filter size: 62mm
- Corresponding mounts: Canon
- Lens hood: Yes, flower shaped
- Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long
- Weight: 14 ounces
- Warranty: 6 years
Great Lens Great Price (2010-02-25)
I purchased this lens instead of two or three other lenses. I do wish I had the extra money for the Tamron 18-270 lens with vibration reduction but for the amount extra I could not justify it. I was fortunate enough to purchase this lens while Tamron was offering a $60 mail in rebate that i just received the other day. The lens itself is great with no problems at all and arrived on time.
S-L-O-W focus lens (2010-02-24)
took this on a recent trip to Cuba (yes, Cuba... I went there legally to do "religious encouragement"... at least that's what I told the State department... I actually wanted to do some taste tests of local rum)
This is a decent walk-around lens, and paired with my Canon T1i produced lots of usable photos, but on the whole it just isn't that great. The vignetting is quite noticeable, the distortion and chromatic aberration was bearable but also noticeable, and the colors weren't as saturated as I would have liked.
BUT!!! It's cheap and it covers a HUGE range, meaning it really does do quite a bit for significantly lower cost than one of the astronomically overpriced canon lenses.
I could live with everything else given the price (truly a steal for this price) except the slow focusing. Especially in medium-low light this thing would just sit and spin (and I never liked those even when I was a kid... I used to get dizzy and throw up... maybe this just brings that to mind and makes me want to vomit). About a dozen really great shots were flubbed because this lens simply didn't focus quickly enough.
If you take pictures of landscapes and people that pose for the picture and don't move and want the versatility in a single reasonably priced lens, then this lens would be great for you. It's light and not too big and takes reasonably decent photos (especially for the price).
I decided I couldn't deal with the slow focus and upgraded to the canon L series (at 4 times the cost I get less range but better sharpness and faster focus).
Excellent All Round Lens (2010-02-21)
Extremely well rounded lens. Does away with the need of changing lenses. Only the AF is a bit noisy compared to SIGMA or Canon lenses.
Tamron Superzoom (2010-02-05)
Great lens for full time use. IQ isn't 'L' quality but who can afford lenses like that? The Vibration Control enables me, at 75, to take photos at long end of lens, something I couldn't do on the 18-200 lens I had before this one. Service and delivery were great also.
Good price, good value (2010-02-04)
A litlle PO by the fact that a week after I bought this lens they came out with an even better one.
None the less GREAT LENS, Great Price.
