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Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR Cameras | 
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| Brand: Tamron
Category: Photography
List Price: $949.95
Buy New: $599.00
You Save: $350.95 (37%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 476
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 3.2 x 3.2
MPN: 18-270mm Nikon
Model: 18-270mm Nikon
UPC: 725211003021
EAN: 0725211003021
ASIN: B001DYC0CS
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| Features:
| • | AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Tamron zoom lens | | • | not compatible with 35mm film cameras or full-frame (FX format) digital Nikon D700 or D3 digital SLRs | | • | built-in motor for full autofocus capability with Nikon D40, D40x, and D60 model digital SLRs | | • | built-in vibration compensation for blur-free photos | | • | low-dispersion glass and hybrid aspherical glass elements for superior image quality |
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Product Description
With the advent of the latest 15X zoom lens from Tamron, the pioneer of high power zoom lenses, the high power zoom lens has steadily evolved from a 7.1X to a 10.7X to a 13.9X and now to the worlds largest zoom ratio of 15X by combining advanced high power zoom design technologies accumulated by Tamron since 1992. The lens covers an angle of view equivalent to that of a 28mm wideangle to a 419mm ultra telephoto with just one lens, letting the user capture once-in-the-lifetime images of panoramic landscape images or close-up pictures of children smiling, without having to get too close to the subject and without having to change lenses. For Nikon Digital SLRs.
Amazon.com Product Description
Camera shake can ruin your photos, particularly when taking telephoto shots or shooting in low light conditions. The Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 macr0 zoom lens, however, fights camera shake with its state-of-the-art vibration compensation (VC) mechanism, which delivers blur-free handheld images for incredible results. The proprietary VC mechanism employs a three-coil system that moves the VC lens electromagnetically based on signals originating from the movement of three steel balls. The lens element that compensates for vibration is held in place by the balls, so there is little friction and the movement is quite smooth. The end result is a technology that makes it possible to create exceptional images at slower shutter speeds under conditions where a tripod used to be necessary. You can also use subject movement to good effect with the lens, bringing out the contrast between motion and stillness, or shoot without a flash to evoke the genuine atmosphere of the scene. p The lens covers an extremely broad range of focal lengths, from an extra-wide 18mm length to a telephoto 270mm length (the 35mm equivalent of 28mm to 419mm). The resulting 15x zoom ratio is the world's largest, representing a wide cross section of Tamron high-power zoom design technologies. Plus, the vibration compensation works throughout the entire zoom range, giving you the freedom to create a wide variety of images. The lens lets users capture once-in-a-lifetime panoramic landscape images or close-up pictures of children smiling, all without getting too close to the subject or changing lenses. Other details include a macro magnification range of 1:3.5, a minimum focusing distance of 19.3 inches, and a 72mm filter diameter. The lens, which measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 3.9 inches long, carries a six-year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great if you want to use just one lense! December 1, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am pleased with this lense. The 15x zoom is perfect for me since I hate to change lenses. It is just a tiny bit slower focusing than my Nikkor 55 to 200, but overall it's a great lense. The zoom seems a little stiff but I have got some terrific pictures with it and am very happy I bought it. I highly recomend it! (You'll get a good buy on amazon, too.)
Great Lens at a SUPER Price October 20, 2008
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have been serious about photography for the past couple of years after a 20 year hiatus. I own several Nikon DSLRs and lenses by Nikon and Tamron. This is my second Tamron lens. My other, the Tamron Autofocus 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon DSLR Cameras is a great lens at a great price. I was going to an airshow and was going to use my Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameraslens but that meant no wide angle for static displays and family. I have used my [Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens + Deluxe Accessory Kit w/5 Year Extended Warranty but while the photos were OK, there was lots of vignetting (a dark ring around the outside of the picture)against the blue sky. br /br /This lens has the widest zoom range of any currently made. I stumbled across it in a local photo chain store. It has a lock while at 18mm so the lens won't creep out. This lens has much less creep then my Nikon 18-200. The lens is wider and shorter then my Nikon 18-200. It focuses fast and has no vignetting like the Nikon. I doesn't weigh alot, has an unprecedented zoom range, takes great photos and is a great value for the money. br /br /Prosbr /br /Has a motor so can be used with D40 and D60br /Fast Focusbr /Sharp photosbr /Low Pricebr /Light Weightbr /Constant Vibration Control (vs others that do the correction after pressing shutter button)br /No Vignettingbr /br /Consbr /br /Not for full frame camerasbr /Slow f speed, limited to f/6 at 120mm-200mm and f/6.3 over 200mmbr /
 Returning it shortly October 10, 2008
16 out of 20 found this review helpful
Hi Guys - I just got the 18-270 for Nikon (D80 here) and am NOT happy with it. I guess the other guys got better 'copies' than I did (my normal luck.)br /br /The Good:br /Feels and looks very well madebr /Quiet - might not by USM, but is VERY quiet, and would be perfectly fine at a wedding. You can barely here it, honestlybr /6 year warranty (Don't buy grey-market, and ONLY buy from an authorized dealer!)br /br /The BAD:br /Image quality - Virtually all of my pictures are soft! I even set the d80 to maximum sharpness - better, but still not enough. Focus lock was VERY slow (typically) sometimes even taking 8-9 seconds, and this was in outdoor light around 5pm. Even then, the pics are just not sharp. Inside, even with decent lighting, it just won't get focus-lock in half my pics. Manual focus worked fine, but there is not a lot of barrel movement between out of focus and in focus, so its tough to get it just right.br /br /Lens Creep - its there - if you point the camera up, my lens falls back in. Fortunately, you do have the lock swith , which is great. Also, when you extend the zoom, it feels "ok," but the resistance changes as you extend it. You can tell there is a lot rotating inside the lens. br /br /Try it, and write write back your own findings. Make sure whovever you buy from has a good return policy. My thoughts are the Nikon 18-200 is probably the right way to go, but I'm going to try the Simga HSM OS 18-200 just cause the price is $200 bucks less. Good luck.br /br /UPDATE:br /I have now compared the Sigma 18-200 vs the 18-270. IMMEDIATELY, I noticed much quicker focus-lock (at any focal-length) with the SIGMA, and upon viewing them on the PC, much sharper results. I'd have to try another 18-270 to be sure if I got a bad one or not, but at this point, my sale goes to Sigma.
Good walk around lens October 9, 2008
17 out of 19 found this review helpful
Like the previous reviewer, Y. Fukunaga, I too bought this lens last week and I am also using it on a Nikon D300. I agree with just everything in the previous review, so I will not repeat it again. The reason the zoom ring doesn't move smoothly between 70 and 150 mm is to prevent lens creep, a notorious problem with the Nikkor 18-200 and that is one of the main reasons I did not get that lens. The Tamron got a very good review in the October issue of "Popular Photography and Imaging" and I tend to believe the reviews I read in that magazine. I have also had very good experiences with the Tamron 90mm macro and Tamron customer service which is well known for being responsive and efficient. br /br /I bought this lens because I wanted a good walk around lens. I do a lot of walking and often don't feel like carrying a bag and changing lenses. Also I wanted a all-in-one lens to use when traveling. I was pleasantly surprised by the sharpness of the lens at both at wide 18mm and tele 270mm and in my opinion the distortion and vignetting of the lens are minimal and really only noticeable a little at the high end. The lens could have a more solid feel to it, it fells plasticky, but then it would not be as light as it is. Also f/6.3 at 270mm is quite slow, so don't expect to use it in low light situations. The VC, vibration compensation seems to work well. br /br /So far, so good. I can recommend this lens as a general walk around or travel lens with no hesitation. I am very satisfied and I'm glad that third party lenses are giving the Nikon glass a run for their money. I would like to note that I purchased this lens on October 4, so I will add to or edit this review as I use this lens more.br /br /Update October 15. The lens started developing lens creep a few days ago starting at about 50mm. (Lens creep is when the lens will zoom in or out if you are not holding the zoom ring to stop it from telescoping in or out.) I returned it to the photo dealer today to exchange it. Two other lenses they had, had the same problem out of the box. The third lens was a little tighter, so I took it with me for observation. Hopefully this will not be a recurring problem. br /br /Review by Walter O. Koenig
Wonderful lens! October 4, 2008
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
I just got this Tamron 18-270VC lens a few days ago.br /My D300 and 16-85VR work well, and I needed a telephoto zoom.br /br /I chose this lens from Nikon 18-200VR, 70-300VR, Tamron 28-300VC,br /and 18-270VC. This focal length range attracts me, because I mainly br /take photos of my son. I usually don't have enough time to br /exchange lens.br /br /Pros;br /1) Great focal length range. Multi-purpose walk around lens.br /This covers 27-405mm on Nikon DSLR with APS sensor.br /2) VC works very well. You can notice that a view throughbr /finder looks "completely stopped."br /3) Small size and inexpensive price.br /4) Made in Japan ;)br /5) It has a zoom lock mechanism. No zoom creep is found atbr /both wide and tele ends even if the lock is off.br /6) Easy macro.br /br /Cons;br /1) Not Nikon.br /2) Zoom ring doesn't move smoothly between 70 and 150 mm.br /(This may work for no zoom creep, though.)br /3) Apparent distortion and moderate vignetting at the wide end.br /4) AF speed is slow at low light condition.br /br /In conclusion, the Tamron 18-270VC is one of the best lens forbr /everyday walk-around lens. Nikon 18-200 is still a strong competitorbr /against Tamron. The 70mm difference of the focal lengthbr /between Tamron and Nikon may not be a big deal for some people, butbr /when I compare these on APC sensor, the difference becomes 105mmbr /(equivalent to Nikon 300mm and Tamron 405mm at the tele ends.)br /If you don't have 18-200VR, it's a good idea to add this lens tobr /your candidates. Highly recommended!br /br /br /br /br /br /br /br /
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