Tamron 18-300mm

[iain clyne]

My wife is looking at the Tamron 18-300mm to use on her A6000. Has anyone used this lens and if so how did you find it?

Thanks.

 

[Hoodless Crusader]

You have an A1 don't you Iain?

 

[iain clyne]

I do but this is for the wife’s camera.

 

[Hoodless Crusader]

I understand that. That's why I was asking. A bit rough isn't it? You get an A1, your wife gets an A6000. C'mon...

 

[iain clyne]

I still do some professional work she doesn’t And she chose the A6000.

 

[Brownie]

I conducted a half-assed poll about a year ago on another forum. Of all the 18-XX lenses, the 300 was considered to be the worst. Of course that's an almost 17X zoom, quite a bit even for a superzoom. The 18-105 and 18-135 were both considered very good, the 200 adequate.

Take that for what it's worth. I like to search out sample photos from everyman and ignore you tubers when I want to see the true capability.

 

[iain clyne]

I think the best option is to wait till one of the local shops gets one in and take her to try it and see what the results are like.

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

I haven't used that lens, but as Tim said, the 18-135 is a great all-rounder. I remember reviews said the zoom on the 18-300 wasn't very smooth, or was it just that it wasn't linear?... please report back when you get to try it!

 

[iain clyne]

I have just read Dustin Abbott's review on it and it sounds as if it will do the job so I have ordered one that will arrive on Tuesday. If its no good it will go back.