Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 SP Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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The new lightweight and compact SP AF10-24mm Di II, the first-ever 2.4X ultra wide-angle lens for digital SLR cameras, features an unprecedented focal length range equivalent to 16mm ultra wide-angle to 37mm semi-wide-angle. With this versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, photographers can capture magnificent vistas and extraordinary close-ups, bold compositions and unique perspectives, creating imagery impossible with standard wide-angle lenses. This lens comes with Tamrons 6 year limited warranty. Maximum Aperture F/3.5-4.5; Diagonal Angle of View 108 degrees 44 — 60 degrees 20 (APS-C equiv); Lens Construction 12 elements in 13 groups; Minimum Focus Distance 9.4 inches (over the entire range); Maximum Mag. Ratio 1:5.1 (at f=24mm); Filter Diameter 77mm; Overall Length 3.4 inches; Maximum Diameter 83.2mm; Weight 14.3oz; 7 Diaphragm Blades; Standard Accessory Flower-shaped Lens Hood and Case Included.
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Technical Details

- The world's first 2.4X zoom with an equivalent 16-37mm (when converted to full frame)
- The best magnification ratio in this class of 1:51
- Extremely compact and light
- Flower-shaped Lens Hood and Case Included
- 77mm Filter size
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Customer Buzz
 "Useful focal range but it's not very sharp" 2009-11-14
By Pedro G. Grance (Asuncion, Paraguay)
I bought whis lens to give it a try to Tamron after reading several reviews and comparing against the Sigma and Tokina. I use it with a Rebel XTI (400D) and a complementation of a 24-105L. I like it, construction is good, distortion very well controlled, cromatic aberrations is just ok, sharpness is just ok on the center but regular to bad on the corners, even at f5.6, f8 or f16. I did some home test with some friends that own Canon 10-22 and Sigma 10-20. I believe that Canon is the best choice between these three options. Second place to Sigma (sharp a little better)I don't mention tokina because a have not try it.



Conclusion: It's ok but it is not impressive to say "WOW!!!!".

Customer Buzz
 "NOT SURE" 2009-09-03
By hurricane survivor (jacksonville FL)
I have been wanting a super wide angle lens for my cannon EOS 30D, and this was a great price, and I have another Tamron lens! BUt not sure if they are not truly compatible?

Takes GREAT pictures outdoors and in good light, depth of field, range, ...... no fish eye, ... BUT in doors ( where I really wanted it) I take a picture, look at it in the view finder, looks good. Get to a computer, pictures are all dark? NOT at all the light values when pictures was viewed earlier? Canon dealer, said, "should have bought a canon lens" (what a stupid response!), and just to busy to figure out what is wrong? So for now, I really haven't used it?

Customer Buzz
 "Quality build, more distortion than expected" 2009-08-25
By J. Koppell (Connecticut, United States)
Using this lens with a 40D, I was underwhelmed with the results and will return it and try with the Sigma. The build quality and feel of the lens was very good. I use the excellent Tamron 18-270 so the company has satisfied me in the past.



As with any wide angle lens, the principal concern is going to be distortion and my expectations were realistic. Some barreling is normal. What surprised me is how often the aberrations crept out of the corners to the heart of the images. Not always, mind you. The problem is most severe when you've got the lens wide open -- but then isn't that part of the point of this lens? Also you do get different results depending on stop but i didn't find a consistent solution. Moreover, I'd rather not have to factor that in for every shot.



A couple of other points. Focusing was really good in the center of the image but pretty soft at the corners. Again, there was variation. Color representation was good and consistent.



This lens may turn out to be better than the competitors and I may end up having to re-purchase it but first I'll check out the Sigma and, if necessary, the Canon.

Customer Buzz
 "A Good Performer especially in this zoom range" 2009-07-30
By E. Martin (Miami, FL USA)
I acquired this lens to provide me with an ultra-wide zoom for landscapes and indoors uses. I do not routinely shoot in this focal length range, so I was hesitant about spending so much on the Canon 10-22mm, although the Canon 10-22mm is by all accounts, fantastic. I have had very positive experiences with Tamron in the past, and decided to give this lens a try over the Sigma equivalent. Cosmetically, the lens is very lightweight but feels solid in the hands, and the zoom ring takes some getting used to as it rotates in the opposite direction as Canon brand lenses. The finish on the lens is very nice and the included lens hood fits nicely, but provides only minimal protection to the front element. This is understandable since this lens is an ultra-wide zoom, and larger lens hoods would cause vignetting and shadowing problems. The lens hood does a nice job of protecting from lens flare issues. The lens extends only a small amount when zooming. Performance wise, the lens is quite soft wide open, which is somewhat disappointing but not a major issue for my own uses. It is something to be acutely aware of nonetheless. However, stopped down to f/8 or narrower fixes this problem, and at f/8 and narrower, the lens is very sharp with very nice color contrast and saturation. Sharpness falls off again at f/16 due to diffraction, but between f/8 and f/16, the lens is excellent. CA is nicely controlled as is barrel distortion, both of which are common big problems for many lenses in this focal range. I was pleasantly surprised with this lens's control of CA as I was expecting it to be much worse than it is. I borrowed a friend's Tamron 11-18mm lens, and my 10-24 was VASTLY superior with regards to problems with CA and barrel distortion and adds a complete stop of speed. The upgrades that Tamron has made with this lens are very noticeable and worth the extra cost over the previous generation Tamron ultra-wide zoom lens. The autofocusing is very quiet, accurate, and fast. Overall, this is a very nice alternative to the vastly more expensive camera-branded lenses like the Canon 10-22mm or the extremely expensive Nikon super-wide angle lenses and provides very good quality in this zoom range.



UPDATE: Recently, this lens took a serious tumble from about 3 feet off the ground onto a hard tile floor. The only damage was a ding on the lens cap! I'm impressed.

Customer Buzz
 "Tamron AF 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 for Canon. Biggest bang for the buck" 2009-03-25
By Michael J. Schnepf (Solana Beach, CA United States)
As a professional photographer since 1969, I've worn out more equipment than I care to admit. Carrying Nikon, Canon and Maymiya cameras all over the world sometimes becomes a burden. I decided to give this lens a try after reading the specs on Tamron's website. I use a Canon 50D for my daily point & shoot. It's light and with a vertical grip fits my hand better than my D700. I'm just beginning to use the Tokina. On the surface it appears well made (6 year warranty.) It focuses quickly albeit a little noisy compared to Canon 10-22. The range of the lense (10-24mm) is an asset to a non-full frame sensor camera. Team this lens up with 28-135mm & 75-300 zooms and you have a bag that you can actually carry for most circumstances encountered. So far so good. Next thing to do is run it through my battery of tests. I'll update this review as soon as tests are done. Initial perspective. Good focal length range, appears shape with low vignetting. Very low distortion with no fisheye effect. Small size. Great lense cap.


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

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18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Tamron zoom lens with 35mm equivalent of 28-388mm * compatible only with Canon digital SLR cameras with APS-C (24mm x 16mm or smaller) image sensors -- not compatible with the Canon EOS 5D * advanced optical design with low-dispersion and hybrid aspherical glass elements for superior image quality * internal focusing * zoom lock mechanism to prevent unwanted barrel extension when carrying lens/camera combination * minimum focus distance: 17.7 in. * attachment/filter size: 62mm *
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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
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Customer Buzz
 "All-in-one zoom lens." 2010-01-24
By caldwin (Nashville, TN USA)
I have a Canon Rebel XTi digital camera and also a Sony DSC-H7

with a 15X optical zoom. For travel pictures I have always used

the Sony because it didn't require all the extra lenses. This

Tamron lens gives me the zoom range I need (14X) with the Canon

without having to take along a lot of other lenses.





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Customer Buzz
 "Depends what you are looking for..." 2010-01-04
By Jephu (NJ, USA)
Is this a good lens? Yes. Is it right for you? It depends.



If you plan to do a fair amount of *outdoor* travel and want to zoom without swapping lenses, this lens is probably right for you. Why?

- This lens is much lighter than lenses with VR/OS (vibration reduction/optical zoom). If most of your shooting is outdoors, then you probably need a light lens more than you need VR/OS.

- The photo quality is good when zooming, as long as you have enough light to use a high shutter speed.

- I've found the focus to be relatively fast and quiet, which is nice when you are taking photos on the go.

- This lens is really dropping in price, so you'll save some bucks while still getting a good quality lens.



If you plan to shoot indoors or want to take the best pictures possible, this is probably not the best lens for you. Why?

- If you are traveling and want to take pictures indoors, consider going for a lens with an f stop of 1.8 or lower or at least getting a lens with VR/OS. The f stop only goes down 3.5 on this lens, and gets higher when you start to zoom.

- If you want to take the best picture possible and you are traveling and don't care about the weight, get a lens with VR/OS. This will help take clear picture when you zoom or are dealing with overcast.

- If you are not traveling and have all the time in the world, why not get a nice 50-200 zoom and just swap it in as necessary. You can get one that is a better quality and cheeper than this lens.



Hope that helps!





Customer Buzz
 "Great Lens, Super Convenient, A Little Slow" 2009-11-23
By D. Patterson (Northfield, MN United States)
I love this lens, it was a Christmas gift last year. My only complaint is that my batteries SEEM to drain a little faster with it, and it focuses and takes photos a little slower than the original 18-55 lens. I also have a 75-300 lens. This lens is the best for general use, since I never have to switch anything or carry anything extra. I am not a professional, just an amateur that takes thousands of photos a year. With two little kids in tow, the convenience and versatility of this lens cannot be beat!

Customer Buzz
 "Some trade-offs, but overall a good all-in-one lens" 2009-10-02
By DRC (Austin, TX United States)
In the 18-55mm range, I find that this lens mostly performs like the Canon EF-S 18-55mm that came with my Digital Rebel kit. It definitely has compromises, though, which were necessary to get the 13.8x zoom range into a single lens. The Tamron 18-250mm vignettes generally on f/4 and wider when you're at the wide angle end of the zoom range. The vignetting can be compensated for in Photoshop, but it becomes worse when a filter is attached. I have to be really careful if I use a polarizer to keep the aperture narrower than f/4. The sharpness at the far end of the telephoto range isn't the best, either. This article goes into that in some detail, comparing it to a Canon professional telephoto lens:



[...]

Generally, they're comparable at the center of the image, but the Tamron sharpness falls off significantly toward the corners when used at the telephoto end of the zoom range. This matches my observations.



As with all non-stabilized telephoto lenses, you really need a fast shutter speed to overcome camera shake at the far end of the telephoto range. I find that 1/320s or faster is generally adequate with this lens, but due to the narrow aperture requirement (f/6.3) at 250mm, it means that you really need a lot of light to take an effective telephoto shot at ISO 100. Since I take mostly landscapes, that's not normally an issue. If I were more into wildlife or people photography, however, it definitely would be.



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I compared it specifically with this review of the EF-S 18-55 to convince myself that I wouldn't be losing any quality or functionality at the wide angle end of the zoom:

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I'm not sure if I agree with their vignetting tests, though. I personally think the vignetting is worse with the Tamron.



All in all, the Tamron 18-250mm lens is a good travel lens and is an excellent choice for the back country, where weight is a major issue but a 3x zoom just won't capture everything you want. It takes great shots up to about the 150mm range and OK shots beyond this (tripod strongly recommended for 200mm and above.) I've taken great candid portraits and wildlife photos with it, although neither is really this lens' strength. In general, it's not going to give you the same results as a professional lens, but for those who need to travel light, it would be hard to find a better lens for the same weight.



Customer Buzz
 "LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!" 2009-09-10
By Another Shopper (San Diego, CA)
I am so happy with this lens. It is everything I need all in one handy little package. Great for everyday shots at 18mm, then extends to fabulous zoom capability at 250 mm. It is only slightly less a lens than my Canon 300mm, but so much easier to have on my camera.



Images are sharp, crisp and clear. I don't know when I'll need to get another lens!


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Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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The Tamron SP AF70-200mm R/2.8 Di LD [IF] Macro for Canon AF Mount is the newest in Tamron's long line of high quality lenses. This light weight ultra fast telephoto zoom lens has a maximum aperture of f:2.8. No matter where you zoom, this lens will retain this fast aperture, great for low light or sports photography. The built in macro feature of this lens gives great close up capabilities with a magnification ration of 1:3.1. Designed to use on both full frame and APS sized sensors and constructed with 18 lens elements in 13 groups you will be able to product razor sharp images no matter what camera body you use. Attach the included tripod mount for enhanced balance and stability. Feature packed, this lens comes standard with lens hood, case, and Tamron's unsurpassed 6 year manufacturers warranty.
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Technical Details

- Fast f 2.8 telephoto zoom
- Excellent macro magnification of 1:3.1
- Includes Case and Lens hood
- Removable lightweight Tripod Holder
- 6 Year Manufacturers Warranty
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Customer Buzz
 "Would buy again" 2010-02-10
By Nichola P. Angelides
I love this beast of a lense. Great and fast!! People have written about noise issue, but I have not really noticed it yet.

Customer Buzz
 "FANTASTIC lens, Well worth the money!" 2010-02-06
By Antonio Sanchez (Virginia)
Well I finally made the jump and purchased this lens. It has met my expectations though I can see how I probably would not prefer this lens for high speed sports shooting! However I feel it will serve my purpose for photo shoots, family photos and possibly wedding photos. All in all I am very satisfied with the optics, build and weight of this lens. I currently own the Tokina ATX 80-200 f2.8 lens which is really heavy, the Tamron lens is a lot lighter.

Customer Buzz
 "Durable" 2010-02-01
By T. Seling
I recently bought this lens and was very pleased with the images it produced.

What has impressed me most is due to my own fault the lens became dislodged from the camera and fell to the floor of a concert venue.

Needless to say after hearing the thud, I thought the lens was going to be shot.

I was wrong...still works fine. Whew.

Customer Buzz
 "Nice lens but I returned it." 2010-01-31
By A. Chin
This is a nice lens. No quality issues, but I returned it because the autofocus is much slower than an OEM Canon lens. Plus, no image stabilization. But for the price, you can't beat it.

Customer Buzz
 "Did the job!" 2009-12-24
By D. Colman
I took pictures of my son's graduation and they came out fantastic. For distance low light applications I would recommend it.


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