Here's an idea for a travel lens to take to Yosemite:
I have just returned from my vacation at Yosemite. My son and I joined my friend and his family camping there for a week. My lenses were: Tamron 18-270 and Canon 10-22 for my XSi.
I find the Tamron was the most used lens. I experimented with some camera settings and am getting more proficient in using it. I shot all in RAW format with a 16gb SDHC card.
I saw hundreds of people using Canon gears with a few using Nikon.
I actually bought the Tamron specifically for the tirp and am very happy.
Also since I forgot to bring my binoculars it was very handy in locating climbers at the face of El Capitan.
I also brought a Canon HF100 video cam and it really came in handy since it also takes stills and has a flash option.
Tamron 18-270 vs Canon EF-S 55-250? – refrax made this quick post on the Tamron 18-270mm VC, and how it compares to the Canon 55-250mm IS:
It is a very good lens with superb color and sharpness. Even though I have bought a Tamron 18-270 for travel with my XSi, there is no way I'd ever part with my 55-250IS. The Tamron is convenient, but it just doesn't match the IQ of the Canon.
The Tamron 18-270, a capable "vacation" lens – refrax posted the following feedback on the 18-270mm lens:
Just got the Tamron for a ten day trip to Hawaii coming up next month. The AF performance (outdoors, in good light), sharpness, color, and image stabilization are quite impressive with this lens.
I enjoy the Canon 18-55/55-250 kit combo on my XSi and I plan to keep both lenses, but the ability to mount a single lens that covers such a wide zoom range while on a vacation is very appealing to me.
Feedback on the Tamron 18-270, and some photos from Singapore – jrarsenault posted up some nice pictures taken with the lens.
The VC (Vibration Control) is impressive, and jrarsenault says:
This lens is not "L" class, but it is very respectable. I've been very pleased with the lens and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a one lens solution for a holiday or trip.
Tamron 18-270 or Canon 70-200L f4? – Well, if you have the money, jrarsenault advises to buy both, for the following reasons:
I would recommend buying the Tamron in "addition" to the Canon 70-200, not replacing it. In photography, each lens has a purpose. For me, the Tamron is a travel lens because it's IQ is respectable and it is very convenient as a one lens solution. However at home, I would use the 70-200 because of its additional IQ (over and above the Tamron), and the brokeh it creates is down right beautiful (the Tamron cannot compete here).
Tamron 18-270 at a Soccer Game – Really nice soccer game photos by "cubsfan61", who mounted the Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens (Nikon mount) on a Nikon D90 Digital SLR camera to photograph this set of images.
I'm reproducing his opinion on the Tamron lens that's found in a related forum post:
I had the Nikon 70-300VR and it's a great lens. For my uses, though, I found the 70 wasn't wide enough. Also I'm going on a European cruise later this month and wanted an all in one option, so I didn't miss shots while changing lenses. So, I picked up the Tamron 18-270.
I have only had it a week, but so far have noticed no lens creep. In fact the lens is rather "tight" in the middle of the zoom range, which I imagine helps to eliminate the creep.
Here are some shots from my niece's soccer game. I think the sharpness is pretty good, considering it's a fast moving sport. I also found the focus speed of the Tamron pretty good. Not as fast as the Nikon, but still pretty quick.
Tamron 18-270 vs Nikon 70-300 VR vs Nikon 18-200 – In this DPReview post, "cubsfan61" comments on the Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens (Nikon mount) compared with the Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR Zoom Nikkor lens and Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED-IF AF-S VR DX Zoom-Nikkor Lens:
It's not quite as sharp as the Nikon 70-300vr, but I think it's a bit sharper than the Nikon 18-200 (I've owned both). All in all it's a great all-in-one with a fantastic range.
Tamron 18-270 examples – Superb St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome, and Isle of Capri photos by "cubsfan61", who had this to say about the Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro Zoom Lens (Nikon mount) vs the Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX ED VR Nikkor Wide Angle Telephoto Zoom lens which he also took along with him on the trip:
Switched back and forth from day to day between the Tamron and my Nikon 16-85VR. While the Nikon was a bit sharper, I have to admit it was nice having the amazing range of the Tamron. While the lens is by no means perfect, I think the results were pretty good.