18-200MM / 18-250MM lens for Canon

[welshwhit]

Hi there folks,

I'm considering getting one of these lens, particularly the Tamron offering, due to the features and lightweight of them.

I know there will be some compromise on quality of image but this will be a one lens fits all solution for family trips, jaunts into the hill when I really don't wont the weight and hassle of the multiply lens I have already.

Does anyone here use one, what are their thoughts and are there any other lens I should consider, with weight and range in mind

Thanks

Drew

 

[Wayland]

Most of these "superzooms" produce distortion and chromatic aberrations but decent image processing software like Photoshop or Lightroom can correct most of that.

It is certainly a compact one for all solution but if you don't have the means to correct it you may be less pleased with the results than otherwise.

 

[welshwhit]

Thanks Wayland, I use Lightroom for the rest of my shots, so that itself should not be a problem.

Do you have any other suggestions for a fair quality and lightweight lens that would cover most situations?

Thanks

Drew

 

[Ogri the trog]

We have a similarly spec'd Tamron lens from years ago - first used with one of the EOS range film cameras and more lately fitted to a 350D digital camera. I can't say that I've noticed any distortion or blurring but then I'm not that much into the photography as some.

Pleased with how it performs.

Ogri the trog

 

[Wayland]

Thanks Wayland, I use Lightroom for the rest of my shots, so that itself should not be a problem.

Do you have any other suggestions for a fair quality and lightweight lens that would cover most situations?

Thanks

Drew

With the proviso given above that should be a pretty decent lens.

I've used Tamron stuff in the past and it tends to be well made.

 

[Gailainne]

I have the 28-300 tamron lens for my 450D, I don't think I've taken it off since I got it, really like it.

 

[welshwhit]

Thanks for the input folks!