Tamron 18-200mm

[scandisk]

Yeah pictures look reasonably sharp . Another reason why Tamron is chosen is probably becos of the warranty period, 3 years. Maybe getting this lens or the new DX 55-200mm...

 

[AngKuGuay]

Wow... after seeing all the nice photos taken with the 18-200, I think I'm gonna blow my July bonus on it liao!

Anyone for M.O.?

 

[MichaelLee]

Maybe getting this lens or the new DX 55-200mm...

me also considering between Tamron 18-200 to Nikon 55-200 (yet to be released). Particularly interested to see how good is teh AFS of the 55-200.
Then will do the comparison.Guess Nikon 55-200 with 2 ED element will not lose out to Tamron..at 200mm

 

[scandisk]

focusing speed could be the factor if I'm to opt for the nikkor dx over the tamron

 

[whkoh]

Heard the 18-200 isn't quite good distortion-wise? Any ideas about this?

The 55-200 isn't a true AF-S though. There isn't a M/A mode, so there's no instant manual focus override. Same thing for the 18-55 Nikkor.

 

[budiman]

J316 was quoting $670 for this Tamron 18-200mm Di II just last week (late April).

I think MS Color is selling it at either $625 or $650

 

[MichaelLee]

The 55-200 isn't a true AF-S though. There isn't a M/A mode, so there's no instant manual focus override. Same thing for the 18-55 Nikkor.

M/A mode ? I dun mind. I dun use it anyway....Believed to be around $300+

 

[yanyewkay]

Wow... after seeing all the nice photos taken with the 18-200, I think I'm gonna blow my July bonus on it liao!

Anyone for M.O.?

keke brother, no need MO lah.. just BUY!! ahahah :bsmilie:

 

[marcwang]

I have seen image samples with the SIGMA 18-200 being alot alot better. The DC impress website has a sample, but I cant seem to search for it now.
The SIGMA was much sharper at the corners, sharper in the middle.

 

[MichaelLee]

I have seen image samples with the SIGMA 18-200 being alot alot better. The DC impress website has a sample, but I cant seem to search for it now.
The SIGMA was much sharper at the corners, sharper in the middle.

one thing for sure..SIGMA 18-200 is cheaper. BUt not sure about the body coating. I heard Sigma has a bad reputation as the coating of the body comes off easily even it is not being seriously scratched...

 

[AngKuGuay]

keke brother, no need MO lah.. just BUY!! ahahah :bsmilie:

Hmmmm... you telling me to "buy first, suffer later"? :think:

Maybe... maybe... July got bonus wor...

 

[madison]

All pictures are taken RAW and then heavily downsized and reduced in resolution to under 100k.

Taken @ 18mm.

Taken @ 200mm. This was taken from garden rooftop of the Durian.

Taken @ 200mm. No flash - this monkey quite edgey. It lurged at me after that.

I don't have the Sigma lens. So I can't compare. But I love the range from 18-200mm. So, probably either Sigma or Tamron should be ok - just go for the brand u think u are happy with.

 

[wrx_sti_22b]

I think MS Color is selling it at either $625 or $650

T.K Photo Technic (2nd level, Shaw Towers, Beach Rd) sells at $630. Sigma 18-200mm at $565.

 

[LolliPoP]

Anybody knows what's the smallest & largest f-stop
for this lens??

 

[azul123]

Anybody knows what's the smallest & largest f-stop
for this lens??

This was posted earlier by Dennis.

Here you go :-
18mm---f3.5
35mm---f4.5
50mm---f5.0
70mm---f5.6
100mm---f6.0
135mm---f6.3
200mm---f6.3

../azul123

 

[LolliPoP]

Oh ya... Thks anyway.

 

[Paul_Yeo]

:embrass: Is the lens heavy? Bcos I very weak, cannot carry heavy equipment

 

[espn]

:embrass: Is the lens heavy? Bcos I very weak, cannot carry heavy equipment

Shoot wedding so xiong you already can do 2-4 times a month, carry one glass cannot meh? Cannot be so weak right? Take supplements!!!

 

[Paul_Yeo]

Shoot wedding so xiong you already can do 2-4 times a month, carry one glass cannot meh? Cannot be so weak right? Take supplements!!!

Now only twice a month lah

 

[espn]

Now only twice a month lah

Work out somemore, do some simple weights la.. train up, else next time if wife buy you a 200/f2 VR as present how are you going to carry! :lovegrin: