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Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

12/22/2011 02:35:22 PM · #1

Hi,

I can't make up my mind on what lens to replace all of these with, to fit my b'day/Xmas budget. Think the limit will be at $ 500

I wanted to replace my 28-105, 70-300 and 18-200 for one I can carry around all the time with my 10-22mm lens.

I am not happy with the results of my 18-200 lens, so maybe one that can replace that? I don't like how it keeps zooming out when I am carrying it.

Any suggestions? Have been researching the last few weeks but thought I'd get some expert input here, thanks. Need to go shopping for it today or tomorrow!

Message edited by author 2011-12-22 14:36:12.

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/22/2011 02:43:05 PM · #2

well what range do you need to keep because you dont have many options replacing a super zoom along the whole range.

blindjustice

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

12/22/2011 02:45:46 PM · #3

Originally posted by heatherd:

...Technical term "Lens Creep"

Message edited by author 2011-12-22 14:46:35.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

12/22/2011 02:50:22 PM · #4

Maybe more of 18-105mm or 24-120mm? That is what I am wondering because I want to take more architecture shots versus landscape as that is what I am leaning towards now.

Message edited by author 2011-12-22 14:57:01.

IAmEliKatz

Nikon D5

12/22/2011 02:59:05 PM · #5

If your just worried about lens creep then click here.

Message edited by author 2011-12-22 15:08:20.

MargaretNet

Sony DSC-RX100 VII

12/22/2011 03:05:46 PM · #6

I am taking a lot of landscapes now with 70-200mm f4, my best lens by far (this is Canon though, not sure what equivalent Nikon is). It was not designed for landscapes but then, so what! ;) I also use 10-22mm a lot. And if I need to take a photo in 22-70mm range I use my S95 P&S. I used to have Tamron superzooms 18-300 and 18-270, and I got rid off them both, the quality was very poor as compared with 70-200 f4 and 10-22mm.

chromeydome

Nikon D7000

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

12/22/2011 10:06:59 PM · #7

I have the Nikon 28-300, and I highly recommend it in general. It does exceed your budget, though. There is a Tamron 28-300 that is close to your range, but I cannot say anything about it one way or the other. Both are listed here

But, if you can manage to save up a bit extra for the 28-300, I think you will be pleased. Plus, it is FF glass, so if you eventually go that route, you'll already have some glass.

I had the 18-200, was okay, but worse (for me) than the creep, was the way it went soft around 135mm. But it is still a pretty decent lens, I guess--but now, with a 28-300 FF lens available for about the same price I paid for the 18-200, well, the choice is easy.

Dunno if you plan to sell any of the lenses you have or not, but I'd say that IF you got the 28-300, you would not ever ever ever put the 18-200 on your camera again, so selling it to help fund the 28-300 would be safe. If you can get to a camera store and try it out, you'll know whether it works for your needs or not.

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED

12/22/2011 10:31:33 PM · #8

You're right there about the softness in the 18-200lens. Great advice, will try out the 28-300 lens. Thanks!

jbsmithana

Nikon D300

12/22/2011 11:01:22 PM · #9

Originally posted by IAmEliKatz:

If your just worried about lens creep then click here.

These work great! I use one on my old model Nikon 18-200 (the newer ones have a lock on them to prevent lens creep).

As for softness you will always have compromises in lenses of this range. Basically anything over 3x is never going to be perfect. That is why the 70-200 lenses are so much better, they are kept to a reasonable zoom range. So if you want quality in a large zoom range then I would say stick with Nikon, maybe sell your copy and buy the new version with the lock and upgraded VR system. Or if IQ is your main concern then I would save up and buy a Nikon 80-200 or 70-200.