QUOTE(kathlynn @ Feb 18 2011, 12:49 PM)
so the verdict will be 70-300mm vr instead of the 18-270mm tamron?
since both more or less same price range.
u r talking about which tamron 18-270? there's a new model came out recently. Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
http://www.tamron.com/en/photolens/di_II_a...n_one/b008.htmlThe reviews says it is better than the old one. This one has a new improved PZD AF motor which is said to be faster, quiter than the old version. and it is small & light too (450g).
btw, i've never tried tamron ... but i did had the same thought as u. The price of this one is ~RM2k+.
here are the review of it :
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http://www.tamronlensreview.com/tamron18270pzdvcreviewPositivesExcellent optical quality throughout the zoom range, much improved compared to the old version
Better distortion control compared to the old version.
Better vignetting control compared to the old version.
Better chromatic aberration control compared to the old version.
More compact and lightweight compared to the old version.
PZD mechanism works like a charm. Autofocus is now silent and fast. A perfect all in one lens for shooting video (the autofocus noise won’t get recorded).
Image stabilization (VC) features works superbly.
Extremely convenient 13.9x zoom ratio.
Overall, this lens is a travel photographer’s dream lens.
DrawbacksMore expensive than its predecessors.
Chromatic Aberration on 270mm. Shoot RAW and correct in post-processing or stop down to f/11 to fix this problem.
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http://www.ephotozine.com/article/tamron-a...ii-vc-pzd-15448Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD:
ProsRespectable optical performance
Compact
Lightweight
Vibration Compensation
Quick, silent focusing
Cons CA levels a little high when stopped down below f/16
Higher price than much of the competition at the moment
This post has been edited by mmohdnor: Feb 18 2011, 03:31 PM