Tammy 18-400 mm

Marilynne

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Yes, I do have one. I like it. It stays on my D7100 which is my walk around/carry on my bicycle camera.
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wildshots

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I'd love to try one of these: Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
Is this the lens you have? Do you still use it? And is it a solid performer? I have an 18-300mm AF DX on my 7100 presently. Do you have any insight on how the two would compare?
 

Marilynne

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I'd love to try one of these: Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
Is this the lens you have? Do you still use it? And is it a solid performer? I have an 18-300mm AF DX on my 7100 presently. Do you have any insight on how the two would compare?
If you're talking to me. Yes, I still use it as my walkabout lens. Fits nicely in my camera bag on my bicycle.

Here are some recent shots.
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Marilynne

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I'd love to try one of these: Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
Is this the lens you have? Do you still use it? And is it a solid performer? I have an 18-300mm AF DX on my 7100 presently. Do you have any insight on how the two would compare?
Maybe you can rent one and compare the two lenses.
 

Marilynne

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GAAAK.. :( I should have quoted instead of reply. Sorry. Thank you for the very prompt reply and the sample photos. Your shots look good. I will be researching farther and reading more reviews.
Thanks again

Sam
Guess I should have read the whole thread since I was the only one that responded to the OP.
 

Peter7100

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I'd love to try one of these: Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
Is this the lens you have? Do you still use it? And is it a solid performer? I have an 18-300mm AF DX on my 7100 presently. Do you have any insight on how the two would compare?
I can only add I was extremely disappointed with the copy I once owned and couldn't wait to get rid of it :(
 

Woodyg3

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In general the zooms that go from wide angle to telephoto are never going to be super sharp, and are likely to be more prone to things like chromatic aberration, lens flare, etc. That said, they are great for convenience and are way better than zoom lenses from 20-30 years ago.
 

wildshots

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In general the zooms that go from wide angle to telephoto are never going to be super sharp, and are likely to be more prone to things like chromatic aberration, lens flare, etc. That said, they are great for convenience and are way better than zoom lenses from 20-30 years ago.
Thanks Woodyg3, and I agree. I do have a couple of Tamron zoom lenses but I always question the image quality. I have mostly Nikkor lenses but would love to try more Tamron and at least one Sigma lens. I've never had anything from Sigma.
 

Peter7100

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Thanks Woodyg3, and I agree. I do have a couple of Tamron zoom lenses but I always question the image quality. I have mostly Nikkor lenses but would love to try more Tamron and at least one Sigma lens. I've never had anything from Sigma.
If you want to try a Sigma, I can recommend their 150-600c :)
 

wildshots

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Ran across a used Tamron 16-300mm. Seller listed as in 'very good' condition. Bought it. Opened the box, it's looks new. There is not a scratch or scuff on it anywhere. Not fair to the lens but I mounted it on my ancient D5100. Caught a day with decent light and took some test photos. I'm pleased with the results and looking forward to testing the lens on my D7100, D7200 and D500. Below are a few samples.

Birdseye Speedwell. The blossom is smaller than your thumbnail.



Tufted Titmouse. Caught him as he was leaving a perch.



Dead Nettle. The blossoms are tiny.



Northern Short Tailed Shrew, in motion. Lured him out with doggy kibble.



A wide shot looking down the New River Gorge. The National River addition to the Natn'l Park System starts at my driveway.

 
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