Tamron AF18-270mm/3.5-6.3
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raydio
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I've had this lens for 18 months and bought it for traveling. But I find it so convenient that even at home I find myself leaving my Canon lenses behind and taking the Tamron.
It may have slightly less IQ than higher end Canon lenses, but the convenience of this lens is unquestionable. It would take a lot for me to give this lens up.
It may have slightly less IQ than higher end Canon lenses, but the convenience of this lens is unquestionable. It would take a lot for me to give this lens up.
nitewalk
Senior Member
Saw this off the Canon Price list in CS
"AF 18-270mm Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro - $924 (SLRR, Jan10) | $985 card (CP-P, w/ GST, Mar10)$930 (OP, May10)"
The same lens is sold at SGD$669 at DD Electronics (Quote: http://ddelectronics.com.sg/products/Tamron-AF18%252d270mm-f%7B47%7D3.5%252d6.3-Di%252dII-VC-LD-Aspherical-IF-Macro-Lens-with-hood-Canon-.html#)
WHUT?!
"AF 18-270mm Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro - $924 (SLRR, Jan10) | $985 card (CP-P, w/ GST, Mar10)$930 (OP, May10)"
The same lens is sold at SGD$669 at DD Electronics (Quote: http://ddelectronics.com.sg/products/Tamron-AF18%252d270mm-f%7B47%7D3.5%252d6.3-Di%252dII-VC-LD-Aspherical-IF-Macro-Lens-with-hood-Canon-.html#)
WHUT?!
$669 (if you pay cash, another 2% off).... is true....see below "Consumer Corner" :
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696248&page=4
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696248&page=4
When I exchanged my "pixel fault" 550d 1 month back (after buying for 5 days), the manager (polite Indian guy) first told me that it would take about 1 week to "fix" my camera problem, but then the Boss (I guest is an Australian) asked the manager to exchange with a new set directly for me, as they promised on their web-site: purchase within a month - with one to one exchange guaranty for any manufacture faulty:thumbsup:
Therefore from the above experience, I feel although it is considered "Grey" set, but if in future my set got problem again with warranty period, it would take me about 1 week to fix the problem, fair enough
I would buy the product with "warranty" from any dealer, as long as he can provide an adequate service for me
I think even the local dealers might take the same period of time or longer?.. to do so...:think:
Therefore from the above experience, I feel although it is considered "Grey" set, but if in future my set got problem again with warranty period, it would take me about 1 week to fix the problem, fair enough
I would buy the product with "warranty" from any dealer, as long as he can provide an adequate service for meI think even the local dealers might take the same period of time or longer?.. to do so...:think:
Thanks for sharing the experience with us, i'm sure it will help to ensure people who have no confidence in grey sets that at least they can recieve this level of service if they do buy from them. :thumbsup:
I understand that if you buy tamron lens from the tamron dealer in singapore, they give 3 years warranty, not sure how long of a warranty do ddelectronics give if we buy from them? Any experienced forumers might wanna advise on this?
I understand that if you buy tamron lens from the tamron dealer in singapore, they give 3 years warranty, not sure how long of a warranty do ddelectronics give if we buy from them? Any experienced forumers might wanna advise on this?
Expat yorkshire
Member
I went to but this lens today from DDelectonics but when i opened the box the picked up the lens there was a slight rattling sound.
I then went to look at another copy of the same lens and that had the same issue a rattling sound when you gently shake it,
In the end this sound put me off buying the lens
Can any users tell me if this rattling sound is normal ?
I then went to look at another copy of the same lens and that had the same issue a rattling sound when you gently shake it,
In the end this sound put me off buying the lens
Can any users tell me if this rattling sound is normal ?
blurboiboi
Senior Member
rattling?.. if you are toking about the VC in action... its perfectly normal....
Expat yorkshire
Member
no not on camera . I picked up the lens and gently moved it from side to side and there was a distinct small rattling sound is that normal ???
blurboiboi
Senior Member
u mean something feels "loose" inside?... its normal... mine's like that as well... you are not gonna shake it like a shaker right?.
Expat yorkshire
Member
Yes the feeling of something loose.... thanks for feedback
raydio
Senior Member
The rattling noise is not unique to the Tamron. The barrel of my Canon 28-135 rattles against the 'body' of the lens when it is gently shaken from side to side.
raydio
Senior Member
Lens creep is the process of the zoom lens moving and extending by itself when the camera or the front of the lens is pointed downwards (simply caused by gravity).
Sounds that are heard from a lens may result from the IS/OC/VR/VC working inside of the lens. A 'rattling' noise can also occur if the lens housing is loose within the barrel housing. Note: all of these noises are perfectly normal.
been using this len for 3 months.very good iq for walkabout lens with such a wide zoom.decent macro shooting iq although it cannot compare with tokina 100mm macro len side by side.iq abit soft at the end.hunt alot at low light on nikon d90 but abit faster on nikon d300s body.overall it's a good lens worth buying.
raydio
Senior Member
Agreed. The biggest feature and selling point of the Tamron 18-270 is not perfect IQ.... it's simply - 'Unparalleled Convenience'.
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