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Tamron 16-300/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro For Nikon
TAMRON
B00JM15OD6


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  • 04 Feb 2020, Tue
noisy and slow auto-focus
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

The 'silent' auto-focus system isn't and can sometimes 'hunt' for focus occassionaly missing the subject if it is moving... The focus is soft when the picture is enlarged and unfortunately the lens isn't compatible with the Tap-in device so if there is room for improvement it can't be found. On the plus side the range is good and it is not too heavy to take for walks especially when compared with the 150-600 lens. On the bottom end i.e. 16mm rather than the typical 18mm the extra 2mm is surprisingly useful. I shall stick with it but I suggest you at least look at the sigma or similar from your camera brand before deciding. It isn't the cheapest lens or the best which is disapointing, in many ways it is a reasonable compromise but I have used tamron lenses for many years and know they can do much better.

LogSaver
  • 13 Aug 2019, Tue
Does the job of several lenses
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Firstly, I fully appreciate that the compromises required to produce a lense of this range at a reasonable price means that it will be seen as flawed by the professional or serious enthusiast with a high end camera. However, from my point of view as an enthusiastic "snapper".Although it is significantly heavier than the native Canon lenses I was using previously, I am now only carrying one lense rather than an 18 - 55 and 55 - 250, and have a longer range of focal length.I can now get pictures of animals and birds which would have disappeared by the time I had changed lense, whilst the extra 2mm at the wide end is nice for panorama shots when hill walking.Picture quality is perfectly adequate for my needs, being at least as good as and possibly better than the Canon lenses.Autofocus seems quick and accurate.I have taken a number of hand held shots at 300mm in not particularly bright conditions which have no discernable camera shake, so the image stabalisation is clearly effective.

KB

  • 13 Aug 2019, Tue
Does the job of several lenses
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Firstly, I fully appreciate that the compromises required to produce a lense of this range at a reasonable price means that it will be seen as flawed by the professional or serious enthusiast with a high end camera. However, from my point of view as an enthusiastic "snapper".
Although it is significantly heavier than the native Canon lenses I was using previously, I am now only carrying one lense rather than an 18 - 55 and 55 - 250, and have a longer range of focal length.
I can now get pictures of animals and birds which would have disappeared by the time I had changed lense, whilst the extra 2mm at the wide end is nice for panorama shots when hill walking.
Picture quality is perfectly adequate for my needs, being at least as good as and possibly better than the Canon lenses.
Autofocus seems quick and accurate.
I have taken a number of hand held shots at 300mm in not particularly bright conditions which have no discernable camera shake, so the image stabalisation is clearly effective.

KB
  • 06 Aug 2019, Tue
Good Lens with reservations
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Brought this lens a couple of months ago as I got tired switching between the 18-55 and 70-300 mens that came with my Nikon D3300; on the good side this lens does take great photos both wide angle and zoomed in so it is a good multi-purpose lens that can be carried around and used for general purpose photography.My issue with the lens is due to a lot of autofocus issues I have been having since starting using it; a lot of the photos I have taken with the lens so far have been animals at zoos I have visited and, at times, this has really confused the autfocus on the lens. Even when I have made sure that my focus point is between the links on the enclosure fences the lens still some times focusses on the fence and not the animal; I have also noted that the autofocus can hunt and take a long time to actually focus on anything, even compared to the kit lenses.I would say that this lens is great for landscapes and targets that don't move much/at all - if you need a lens for wildlife/sport then I would consider others first.

Dave Massey
  • 27 Mar 2019, Wed
Excellent Quality and value for money
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

We have been looking for an all-round travel lens for our Nikon D7200. We had read some good reports on the Tamron 16-300 but having owned Tamron before we were skeptical about the true quality.The lens arrived few days ago and we have been running a lot of test shots at different apertures and focal lengths to check image quality. We have been really, really impressed. It compares exceptionally well to the Sigma Art 50-100 F1.2 portrait lens which, if you don't own one is probably the best lenses ever made for an APSC camera. This Tamron isn't quite as good but it comes damn close.Image quality is excellent at A2 print size right from 18- 300 and if anything, the lens is sharper at the higher focal lengths. Light gathering is good and dynamic range excellent.If you are looking for an all-round lens for travel, landscapes and general portraits then this would be a very affordable option.

Oddjob
  • 27 Mar 2019, Wed
Excellent Quality and value for money
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

We have been looking for an all-round travel lens for our Nikon D7200. We had read some good reports on the Tamron 16-300 but having owned Tamron before we were skeptical about the true quality.
The lens arrived few days ago and we have been running a lot of test shots at different apertures and focal lengths to check image quality. We have been really, really impressed. It compares exceptionally well to the Sigma Art 50-100 F1.2 portrait lens which, if you don't own one is probably the best lenses ever made for an APSC camera. This Tamron isn't quite as good but it comes damn close.

Image quality is excellent at A2 print size right from 18- 300 and if anything, the lens is sharper at the higher focal lengths. Light gathering is good and dynamic range excellent.

If you are looking for an all-round lens for travel, landscapes and general portraits then this would be a very affordable option.

Oddjob
  • 12 Dec 2017, Tue
Good but not perfect
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

A good lens for travelling as it gives a large range in a single lens.However, the convenience comes at a price as barreling is quite severe and the chromatic aberration is very noticeable. The good news is the issues can easily be rectified using Photoshop. In the mid-range of both aperture and focal length, images are sharp.For some reason, the lens will only autofocus at 300 mm when in Auto. If using any of the PASM settings it will not focus at 300 mm, it's either a matter of going auto or dropping back to around 270 mm, hence the 4* as opposed to 5*But for light travel and for not having to constantly change lenses it is a price worth paying.

Mr. P. Ostermeyer
  • 12 Dec 2017, Tue
Good but not perfect
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

A good lens for travelling as it gives a large range in a single lens.

However, the convenience comes at a price as barreling is quite severe and the chromatic aberration is very noticeable. The good news is the issues can easily be rectified using Photoshop. In the mid-range of both aperture and focal length, images are sharp.

For some reason, the lens will only autofocus at 300 mm when in Auto. If using any of the PASM settings it will not focus at 300 mm, it's either a matter of going auto or dropping back to around 270 mm, hence the 4* as opposed to 5*

But for light travel and for not having to constantly change lenses it is a price worth paying.

Mr. P. Ostermeyer
  • 18 Nov 2015, Wed
1 lens to rule them all
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

If you ae looking for a professional review of this lens, I can save you some time - this isn't the review you are looking for. I am a complete amateur in photography, so this review is basic.I got this to replace a Nikon 55-300mm lens purely because I didn't want to keep swapping back and forth with my stock 18-55mm lens and to reduce baggage when on trips and holidays. It ticked all the right boxes on paper and also in use. I now have 1 lens to do pretty much all the pictures I need. No doubt there will be some limitations in the hands of a gifted photographer, but for a point and click perspective, it does a great job from close up portraits to zoom in on wildlife. It isn't a great deal bigger than the 55-300, but a darned sight better than carrying around a few lenses and more convenient that swapping them around in the field.I still use my prime lenses, but I am probably going to sell my others because I haven't used them since getting this one. I am really happy with the quality, performance and results from this lens.

TB_family
  • 08 Jun 2015, Mon
Great little travel lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Let's get this out of the way first: any superzoom is going to be a lens of compromises. At nearly 19x zoom range, this lens is no exception - it's not going to compete for image quality with the high-end Canon 'L' zooms, many of which are no more than 3x or 4x zoom range.Now that we've dealt with that, this is undoubtedly still an excellent lens. I owned the previous Tamron superzoom - the 18-270mm - and this new version offers a significant step up in terms of image quality. It's a perfect lens to carry around on a small DSLR when travelling and space is at a premium, or for those short trips where photography isn't the primary goal, but you don't want to be without a decent camera.Looking at image quality in a little more detail, I'd say this is as good, if not slightly better than the Canon 18-200, but with a much more useful range. It is not quite as good as the newest Canon 18-135, but that's obviously a much shorter range lens. The Tamron is at its strongest from about 35mm to around 200mm; as one might expect, there is some softness at both extremes of the range. This can be improved by stepping down to f/8, though.In summary, yes, a lens of compromises, but it's the best balance of compromises I've seen in a superzoom to date.

Lyn K
  • 24 Apr 2015, Fri
Excellent multipurpose lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I'd wanted a a multipurpose lens for a while as I was fed up carting a number of different lenses around for my Canon 500D. I'm not a purist when it comes to taking pictures more a pragmatist. So this lens ticks the boxes of "multipurpose" and pragmatic. The one downside is it's quite big and pretty heavy. The results are amazing. Don't expect miracles though - set the shutter speed at a decent speed to avoid camera shake and remember to use the lens hood supplied to avoid flare and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Acamp
  • 23 Mar 2015, Mon
Great lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Just what I needed. I had recently returned from holiday and was disappointed with my wildlife shots taken with my Canon 55-270 lens. Not blaming the lens here but the photographer who took the wrong lens on holiday! The official holiday photographer had the Nikon version of this Tamron lens and swore by it for traveling. She was right. I have taken some lovely shots with this lens and now will be taking this very versatile lens on holiday next time. Very pleased with clarity, ease of use and effective drive mechanism.

PamSue
  • 22 Mar 2015, Sun
First trip out and very impressed
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I bought this lens to replace and update a much loved and well used Nikon 18-200mm zoom on a Nikon D7100 camera and after one trip out and 150 photos I am not disappointed. I wanted an all in one travel zoom to sit alongside a Sigma 10-20mm wide angle lens and I'm now wondering whether I really need the Sigma. The 16mm end of the Tamron gives great wide pictures which to my eyes look as sharp and detailed as I could wish but it's the 300mm availability that I really bought this lens for and I am very impressed. A family trip to the zoo resulted in the best animal shots that I have ever taken. The Elephant in the field gave me a frame filling close up of his eye showing every detail right down to the dried grain of his skin, and the lion sitting 50 yards away gave me a frame filling head and magnificent mane shot, which when converted to black and white, gave me a picture that after 30 years of photography is possibly my favourite (see attached). That's what this lens is all about - getting the shot. It opens up possibilities that otherwise wouldn't exist and you know that whatever comes along you will be ready. While others are busy changing lenses and getting sensor dust in the process, you will be snapping away. For the detail obsessives, and I'm probably one, these pictures on a 42 inch HD screen look magnificent. I love this lens, the build quality is great, auto focus quick and accurate, no lens creep, it doesn't feel heavy and the quality of my pictures so far doesn't disappoint, oh and no more sensor dust!

Mike D
Style Name:Nikon

Product Description

With an unprecedented zoom from 16mm wide angle to 300mm telephoto, this 18.8x zoom lens is an ideal "one lens solution" for photographers looking to travel light with the greatest possible range. The exceptional design also incorporates Tamron's moisture-resistant construction for greater protection outdoors and features an impressive macro capability giving scope for "up close" creativity with even the smallest subjects. The almost silent PZD (Piezo Drive) focusing system with its full time Manual focus capability gives great creative control. In low light or situations where a slow shutter speed is needed, Tamron's VC (Vibration Compensation)* system will help to steady your hand. The 16-300 VC PZD lens is designed for APS-C sensor DSLR cameras and gives a 35mm film equivalent focal length of 25mm-465mm, making it an ideal all-rounder, great for action shots, landscapes, macro and travel.

Box Contains

Tamron AF16-300mm Lens
Lens Hood
User Guide
Warranty Card

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 16.6 x 13.6 x 12.6 cm
Package Weight 839 Grams
Item Dimensions L x W x H 10 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Item Weight 540 Grams
Brand Name TAMRON
Camera Lens 16-300 mm
Color Name Black
Country of Origin China
Has Image Stabilization Yes
Included Components Tamron AF16-300mm Lens, Lens Hood, User Guide, Warranty Card
Max Focal Length 300 millimetres
Min Focal Length 16 millimetres
Model Year 2014
Mounting Type Nikon F
Objective Lens Diameter 75 millimetres
Part Number B016N
Water Resistance Level Water Resistant
Zoom Type Optical Zoom
Lens Design Zoom
Maximum Aperture Range 1.4
Focus Type AF/MF
Style Nikon
Photo Filter Thread Size 67 millimetres
Maximum Format Size APS-C