Tamron 16-300 'Super Zoom'

[DMcL]

Hi folks hope all is well.

I currently have a D3300 and use the kit lens 18-55 and also have a 55-300 lens. I was thinking if it makes sense to sell both of my lenses and 'upgrade' to the Tamron 16-300. I have been thinking if the image quality would be better on the Tamron? As the idea of having one lens is highly appealing.

This might be a bit left field too, but is there anywhere I could get an idea of how much I should sell my existing lens for as a guide?

Thanks

 

[mikew_RIP]

After reading much about lenses on this site I've decided that I need only 3 lenses.
Tokina 11-16, Tamron 16-300 and the Tamron 150-600.

Only need three lenses,any thing on the web can come back to haunt you this looks more like 6.

Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 AF-D
Nikkor 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5-D
Nikkor 50mm f/1.8-D
Nikkor 24-120mm f/4 VR
Nikkor 70-200mm F/2.8 VR I
Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 VR

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[mikew_RIP]

Giving thought again to this for a walk round lens,any updates from any one.

 

[Texas]

There's one that goes to 400 now, but reviews show you really should not go past 300 on it.

 

[lokatz]

Yeah, I've been eyeing the Tamron 18-400 myself a bit, but while it is not bad for an ultrazoom, especially on the short end, the reviews I saw peg it as almost unusable at 200+mm unless you stop down to f/11 or so. Optical miracles are not as possible as we might like them to, I guess...

 

[Marilynne]

Yeah, I've been eyeing the Tamron 18-400 myself a bit, but while it is not bad for an ultrazoom, especially on the short end, the reviews I saw peg it as almost unusable at 200+mm unless you stop down to f/11 or so. Optical miracles are not as possible as we might like them to, I guess...

I've had the Tamron 18-400 for about a month now. I like it, it's small and not very heavy. I think it works better with full light, but then again, I'm not good at shooting at night. I was using it on the D5100 until I packed up for Hurricane Irma, then switched it over to the D7100.

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[lokatz]

It's great to have such a versatile lens - I could see myself having it on my D7100 all the time. I want my wildlife shots to be pin-sharp, though, and it does not do all that well in that department...

 

[mikew_RIP]

I've had the Tamron 18-400 for about a month now. I like it, it's small and not very heavy. I think it works better with full light, but then again, I'm not good at shooting at night. I was using it on the D5100 until I packed up for Hurricane Irma, then switched it over to the D7100.
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Nice results,i was put off that lens though with my main one being the 100-400,i would never decide which to go out with as i only ever go out with the lens on my camera.

 

[Marilynne]

Nice results,i was put off that lens though with my main one being the 100-400,i would never decide which to go out with as i only ever go out with the lens on my camera.

Thanks Mike! I only carry one camera/one lens also.