Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Zoom Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I bought this lens to replace the kit lens that came with the Sony Alpha 300. I wanted an all-round lens so I wouldn't have to carry/change multiple lenses. I'm very happy with the results: excellent quality photo's, very easy to use because of the all-purpose 18-200 range.

Some observations:
- Although the lens doesn't feel overly heavy, if you point the camera down, the lens will "zoom in" due to gravity pulling it out. Understandable, but sometimes this feels clumsy. There is a zoom-lock switch btw.
- If you place the anti-direct-sunlight-cap-thingie backwards on the lens (to store it there), you cannot reach the manual focus ring anymore. Understandable, and documented, but still not practical.

Bottomline: very good buy, must-have if you choose to carry 1 lens max.

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Product Description:
Tamron is proud to have introduced the concept of their high-power zoom lens with AF 18-200mm XR Di II -- for exclusive use with digital SLRs. Tamron s original development of proprietary core technologies such as Aspherical element production, Multiple Cam Mechanism and Integrated Focus Cam design lend to the creation of the world s lightest, most compact 11.1X zoom lens made for digital SLR cameras. The 18-200mm (28-300 when converted to 35mm) provides the digital photographer with the versatility of a true wide to ultra tele zoom in an amazingly easy to use design. Tamron s Di II lenses are designed for exclusive use on digital cameras with smaller-size imagers and inherit all of the benefits of their Di products. These lenses are not designed for conventional cameras and digital cameras with image sensors larger than 24mm x 16mm. Item Specifications: Product Description: Tamron A014 - zoom lens - 18 mm - 200 mm Manufacturer Warranty: 6 years warranty Weight: 14 oz Length: 3 in Min Focus Range: 17.7 in Lens System: Zoom lens Optical Zoom: 11.1 x Lens Aperture: F/3.5-6.3 Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual Focal Length: 18 mm - 200 mm Mounting Type: Minolta A-type Lens Construction: 13 group(s) / 15 element(s) Filter Size: 62 mm Special Functions: Zoom

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