L1) 18-250MM F3.5-6.3 DI II F/CANON

Technical Details

-18-250mm zoom lens with f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture for Canon digital SLR cameras
-Offers telephoto capabilities of 28-388mm (35mm equivalent) in a single compact housing
-Low-dispersion (LD) glass eliminates chromatic aberration and sharpens ultra-long shots
-Maximum magnification ratio of 1:3.5 for macro shots; minimizes ghosting and flare
-Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.3 inches long; weighs 15.2 ounces
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 "Great buy" 2010-06-27
By mdsegarra
I love this lens for what it offers, taking a variety of great photos with out having to change anything out. I do a lot of hiking with this and it's great for that variety, either wildlife out in the distance or a great shot of a mountain view. The only thing I find a little annoying is the lens not being able to 'lock' to stop the expansion while your walking. All in all though this is a great lense that I have some fantasitc photos from.


 "A very good lens for the money" 2010-06-21
By Gordon Ray (Atlanta GA)
Like most people here I'm very pleased with this lens, and if you stop down even one stop its really sharp. Slightly soft at 250mm, so I avoid that, sweet spot aperturewise is about F8 to f14 but having said that it does a decent job at any aperture. A great all in one lens that eliminates dust issues because I never have to change i! One small problem is the "zoom creep" when the lens if pointed down. In my case its more like "zoom fall". I wish the zoom were a little stiffer, but I avoid this by keeping the lock on when I'm not using it.


 "Tamron 18 - 250 zoom 3.5-6.3" 2010-06-17
By Edward Destefano
Great zoom! A little difficult to get sharp focus at 250mm but overall a great lens for the money.


 "solid performance, across a wide range, at an economical price . . . its another winner from Tamron" 2010-06-16
By trebe
Because of sturdy build quality, solid performance, and value, Tamron has become my current favorite non-Canon lens manufacturer, for my EOS system SLR's. Having had great results with Tamron's 17-50mm, and 28-75mm Di LD zooms, I had no reservations about choosing the Tamron 18-250mm zoom (F3.5-6.3), when I needed a general use lens for travelling. Thus far, this superzoom has proved to be a versatile performer, that provides good results across a wide focal range. An excellent choice as a walk-around or travel lens. With this one lens, you can easily shoot decent quality landscapes and scenic shots, or get in close for basic portraits.

The housing is primarily plastic, making the weight very manageable. The 62mm lens is well constructed, and compact, measuring 3.5 inches high, and 6.5 inches fully extended. There is a nice wide rubber grip circling the barrel. Autofocusing is reasonably fast, smooth, and silent, with minimal vibration. As you might expect, the lens is subject to some lens creep, but there is a lock button, to keep the barrel from extending when not in use.

While you probably will not achieve spectacular results across the board, you can probably expect images that while somewhat soft, still look reasonably sharp, without excessive distortion. As the barrel extends, weight should not be a major issue, but holding the camera steady becomes more critical, as the lens does not have image stabilization.

Besides generally good performance, the convenience of this lens is another of its major attributes. As Canon does not manufacturer a lens in this focal range, you will be looking at a non-Canon lens. At this price level, you probably won't get much better performance. Buying from Amazon, you have the opportunity to try out the lens, and return it if it does not meet your expectations. And Tamron lenses are covered by a six year factory warranty.


 "Nice Lens for the Money" 2010-06-09
By Bob
This is the lens that I now leave on my camera. If I had one regret, it is that I should have purchased the 18-270 zoom. I was a bit apprehensive about buying a lens other that Canon. I wouldn't hesitate again.


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