17 maj 2010 · In summary, the Tamron 18-270 VC is soft wide open and reasonably sharp when stopped down at least 1 stop or better yet, to f/8. Overall, image ...

3 dec. 2012 · The Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is a perfectly competent superzoom that squeezes a huge focal length range into a compact package.

3 dec. 2012 · Compared to the previous version, its main attractions are a significant reduction in size and weight, and the addition of an 'Piezo Drive' ...

With adequate light, the lens focuses quickly and is quite sharp at all focal lengths. In low light, at 100mm and above, the lens hunts for focus, is slow and ...

The Tamron 18-270mm PZD (B008) plays a difficult game of design compromise, becoming a jack-of-all-trades, but master of none. Its performance ...

20 jan. 2011 · Focusing is pretty snappy, thanks to the new Piezo Drive silent focusing motor. It is noticeably quicker and quieter than the older 18-270mm ...

13 jan. 2012 · The focus isn't lightning fast as high-end L lenses but it is solid, accurate and the casual tourist will enjoy it. It makes micro adjustments ...

22 juni 2012 · You can't really expect top IQ with a superzoom. It is not tack sharp but it's not that big of a problem. For web and prints which are not too ...

Used with the aperture wide open, the lens offers fair to good results for sharpness in the central region, marred only by significant corner ...

As expected, the AF is very quiet, but a bit on the slow side. In the field we found it to quite often lack precision. The slow speed of the lens towards the ...