New Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO

[eddiefoosn]

I tried the video mode on my D90 over several occasions, and then I grew tired of it before I bought my Tamron lens.

The D90 video is a "nice to have" feature but I don't really bother much about it.

Thereafter, I have hardly used the LV and video function of my D90 ever since. Sorry!

Eddie

 

[Ambious]

Pardon me for ignorance on the Tamorn terms, this lens can be use on FX cam?

 

[Blur Shadow]

Pardon me for ignorance on the Tamorn terms, this lens can be use on FX cam?

Nope. It will have a horrible vignett at the wider end... All Tamron lenses designated as Di II are meant to be used with the DX format.

 

[Ambious]

Nope. It will have a horrible vignett at the wider end... All Tamron lenses designated as Di II are meant to be used with the DX format.

Ok, thanks. So as long as i see a Di or Di II status, it means that it's for DX format only.

 

[lastboltnut]

No, Di = enhanced for Digital cam, but still can be used on SLR or FF body (but its not optimised for FX format). But Di II strictly for smaller sensor size only (unless you dun mind the back vignette).

Ok, thanks. So as long as i see a Di or Di II status, it means that it's for DX format only.

 

[dodongdodong]

hi
where do u read abt this?

can send me cos i'm thinking to get this lens but i'm using D90.

Here are some feedbacks from dpreview and photography

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=30404381

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=603181

 

[dingydongy]

Hi all i'm planning to get this lens, but not sure if i should wait for a couple of months more. My question is, how stable are Tamron Lens prices?
Given the current promotion, it seems like a good deal cos if u spend $900 on Tamron Lens, you get a $100 Tangs Voucher..so basically you're paying $800 only...promotion ends 17th Jan, and i'm going to the US from 3rd to 23rd so gotta decide soon.

Checked US prices, its about 600usd, so not exactly cheaper than Singapore...

Any advice bros? Tks

 

[kimkuan]

Hi all i'm planning to get this lens, but not sure if i should wait for a couple of months more. My question is, how stable are Tamron Lens prices?
Given the current promotion, it seems like a good deal cos if u spend $900 on Tamron Lens, you get a $100 Tangs Voucher..so basically you're paying $800 only...promotion ends 17th Jan, and i'm going to the US from 3rd to 23rd so gotta decide soon.

Checked US prices, its about 600usd, so not exactly cheaper than Singapore...

Any advice bros? Tks

i got mine from HK at 4150HKD. So its cheaper to get in singapore if its $800.

 

[dingydongy]

Ok decided to bite the bullet and bought the lens tonight! Pity i can't try it yet cos my camera body is at Nikon for pixel remapping

darn.

 

[Anson]

Ok decided to bite the bullet and bought the lens tonight! Pity i can't try it yet cos my camera body is at Nikon for pixel remapping

darn.

Sorry abit OT: May I know is pixel remapping free for NSC or you have to pay if under warranty?

 

[dodongdodong]

Ok decided to bite the bullet and bought the lens tonight! Pity i can't try it yet cos my camera body is at Nikon for pixel remapping

darn.

Sorry abit OT: May I know is pixel remapping free for NSC or you have to pay if under warranty?

I've heard from our fellow CS'ers that NSC's pixel mapping service isn't good.
He ended up with more hot pixels when the camera was returned to him after 2 weeks.

pls see link below

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4633294

 

[camster]

Hi, my fren gt tis Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC lense. did any user exprience to have a stuck or rough turning the zoom in to abt 100mm? the shop sales says its common issue... maybe i should send it back to tamron for service? any user can help>? THX!!

 

[TigerOyster]

Hi, my fren gt tis Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC lense. did any user exprience to have a stuck or rough turning the zoom in to abt 100mm? the shop sales says its common issue... maybe i should send it back to tamron for service? any user can help>? THX!!

"rough" or some resistence (definitely not STUCK) is normal and it is mentioned in almost all reviews.

 

[Burgerlim]

NOW is the best time to get your TAMRON lenses.
For every $600 purchase, you can redeem a $50 TANG'S voucher
And for $900 and above purchase, you can redeem a $100 voucher
Valid till 17 Jan2009

pls see link below

http://www.jelcorp.com/TamronWeb/Tamron-T&C.html

Hi, All

According to the US web, this lens comes with 6 years warranty. but to the above link from jelcorp, its local warranty is only for 3 year? hope someone could verify this?

TIA

Haaa. just learn 6 years only for US market..

 

[electron]

Hi, All

According to the US web, this lens comes with 6 years warranty. but to the above link from jelcorp, its local warranty is only for 3 year? hope someone could verify this?

TIA

Haaa. just learn 6 years only for US market..

Yes, unfortunately the 6 years warranty is only for the US market. But its a sign of confidence that Tamron believe their quality is improving or they would not offer this 'super' warranty. Or i could be completely wrong and they just cant be bothered so whoever wants to change for another one, go ahead and try your luck again (?!)

 

[camster]

Did any tamron user ever receive the free voucher from jelcorp? i email filled warranty and receipt to gen.enquiries@jelcorpcom, no reply. i call up the customer service, she is very rude and told me to email to another email.... (vommited blood) now i try to fax..... Haiz Any user please advice? Thx

 

[mybearbrick]

what email address did they ask u to email to? and how long ago did u email?

 

[electron]

Hi, my fren gt tis Tamron 18-270mm Di II VC lense. did any user exprience to have a stuck or rough turning the zoom in to abt 100mm? the shop sales says its common issue... maybe i should send it back to tamron for service? any user can help>? THX!!

Tested 2 copies in Brisbane Australia and both 'suffer' from the same issue but I'm told they were built that way to prevent 'zoom creep' and after some use it smoothens out. I wouldnt worry about it.
What I would worry about is that the prelimary tests I did with it vs the Canon 18-200mm IS and the 100% crops came out decidedly sharper on the Canon. I tested 2 tammys with identical results, both poorer than the Canon. I had my heart set on the Tamron but now having second thoughts.

 

[camster]

i was told to send to tis email add. maverick.tsao@jelcorp.com . duno the email add. existing or nt... lol

 

[mybearbrick]

..... they were built that way to prevent 'zoom creep' and after some use it smoothens out. ....

i second that.
nevertheless to have a smooth zoom, I slightly tilt the barrel:
(1) down during extension
(2) up during retracting
the weight of the glass will make the zoom smoother.
nevertheless, i have not (yet) suffered from zoom creeping! :bsmilie: