I use this lens as my all in one lens..great product!
By Bala
from Beaverton, OR
About Me Photo Enthusiast
9/22/2011
Good buy!
4.0
PROS
Consistent Output
Strong Construction
CONS
Slow Focus
Heavy
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Sports/Action
Comments:
I bought this lens 2 months ago as my 18-55mm stock lens failed after 4 yrs. Overall, I'm very satisfied with this lens, primarily for the versatility it gives - 18-200mm (although some question whether it really goes up to 200mm). It helps avoid changing lenses. The shortfall is that it "thinks" a bit while focusing, especially in the telephoto range. It is a bit heavy too, but I'm okay to live with that.
By Hal
from Charlotte, NC
About Me Photo Enthusiast
8/07/2011
Great value and versatility
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Strong Construction
Lightweight
CONS
Slow Focus
Poor in Low Light
BEST USES
Wildlife Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
Used for only landscape and wildlife photography. Not a good indoor lens. Auto focus hunts in low light.great for what I purchased it for.
By Zander Salamander
from Portland, OR
About Me Photo Enthusiast
6/29/2011
can-do-all-lens
5.0
PROS
Lightweight
Versatile
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
Long
BEST USES
Sports/Action
Wildlife Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
This can be used as a versatile lens covering most situations. The one lens I pick when I don't know what I will need. The only other lens needed is a low light 50mm lens for indoors and low light conditions.
By Athar
from Virginia
About Me Photo Enthusiast
1/11/2011
[...] great product
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Lightweight
Strong Construction
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
Poor in Low Light
BEST USES
Indoors/Low Light
Weddings/Events
Comments:
Great price
By Troy
from Dothan, AL
About Me Casual Photographer
12/20/2010
Good Price
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Wildlife Photos
Comments:
Good price with the $100.00 factory rebate going on now.
By Dancing Shadows Photography
from Lakewood, WA.
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
10/30/2010
Tamron nailed it...
5.0
PROS
Durable
Consistent Output
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
None yet Over 1000 shot
BEST USES
Landscape/Scenery
Wildlife Photos
Night Photography
Comments:
This is my primary lens now. 18-200mm covers more then the range for what I need. Shooting a waterfall on Rainier then 10 minutes later shooting the entire mountain without changing lenses is perfect. The odd lens opening (62mm), took a little time to find filters that would fit. Mission accomplished.
Images from Dancing Shadows Photography
Un-named Falls on Mt Rainier
By bsoren
from SLC, UT.
About Me Semi-pro Photographer
10/24/2010
Love the lens
5.0
PROS
Durable
Lightweight
Fast / accurate auto-focus
Consistent Output
CONS
Poor in Low Light
BEST USES
Wildlife Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Weddings/Events
Sports/Action
Comments:
great for the price
By Rick the Sailor
from Parker, Colorado
About Me Photo Enthusiast
10/18/2010
A Great All Around Lens for Vacations
5.0
PROS
Consistent Output
Rugged
Fast / accurate auto-focus
CONS
BEST USES
Wildlife Photos
Sports/Action
Landscape/Scenery
Comments:
If you want a lens that you can take with you for all situations, this is the lens. Good wide angle and zoom telephoto.
By photogirl
from Eagan,MN
About Me Casual Photographer
1/01/2010
GREAT Lense
5.0
PROS
Quick Focus
Durable
Rugged
Easily Interchangeable
Consistent Output
Sharp Focus
Strong Construction
CONS
Heavy
BEST USES
Portraits
Wildlife Photos
Landscape/Scenery
Sports/Action
Night Photography
Comments:
Being able to get the whole scene in one shot is great. You can now throw away all other lenses. You only need this one.
By Jon
from Brea, CA
11/04/2009
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Worth the $$$$
4.0
PROS
Easily Interchangeable
Durable
Lightweight
Consistent Output
CONS
BEST USES
Comments:
My wife replaced all her expensive lens for this one. Very convenient and versatle.
