Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 VC HLD | Hands On Review | 4K
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- Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD | Photographer Dustin Abbott gives a real world, hands on review of the new Tamron 18-400 VC HLD superzoom lens. Read the Written Review: bit.ly/18400HLDda | Image Gallery: bit.ly/Tam18400IG | Purchase from B&H Photo: bhpho.to/2t1VHYp | Amazon: amzn.to/2s3ftBk | Amazon Canada: amzn.to/2t2FZ2m
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I do want to note that this lens is also gasketed for moisture resistance throughout the barrel with 5 other O-rings (which do contribute to your damping issues, it's true), plus the back end. The mount itself is metal and well seated and the front element is fluorine coated so liquids don't stick. Because of these things, I think it would be safe to say that the weather sealing on this lens exceeds that of most other hobbyist level lenses; with the exception of the new 10-24 VC HLD, a lens that shares the same architectural aesthetic.
We're really going for a better construct, even in entry level lenses, when it comes to our new design philosophy.
One other thing to add: we have had excellent success tracking burrowing owls in launch and flight when using 200mm-400mm range. They're pretty fast :) and it's about the only action we've been able to get near since I received my samples but the lens exceeded my expectations in doing so. Of course we cheated by using a Nikon D500, which is an AF powerhouse but it was still a pleasant surprise.
Thanks for the review, Master Abbott. Always good to hear your voice raised above the madding crowd, sir. Excellent as always.
Thanks for the additional info, Marc. I''ll make this comment a sticky for others to see.
Marc Morris curious about the comments about the sharpness increase with a firmware update using the tap in console ... is that something I should do ... what is the latest firmware version?
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nah d500 d600 trash cameras.
@@KandiKlover D500 remains arguably the best all around APS-C product in the market. It's legendary in sports and wildlife circles. The D600/D610 were decent, entry level full frame product never meant to impress but get someone started. Trash hardly.
Excellent. Many thanks for the review Dustin, much appreciated.
My pleasure.
I love your reviews. The amount of detailed information you include is top shelf. Thank you for your videos.
Glad you like them!
Never seen a lens review done better. Thanks for an excellent review. It has answered almost all the questions which I had 😀
Glad to hear it.
Thanks for the review. You are the first of the best reviewers to post a review of this intriguing lens. I recently purchased the Sigma 100-400 lens on your recommendation and I am very pleased with the sharpness of this lens. It is a winner! This new
Tamron 18-400 isn't in the same class as the 4x Sigma zoom but it looks like a good lens for my Nikon cropped sensor cameras for an overseas trip combined with the latest excellent Tamron 10-24 and the Nikon 35mm 1.8 DX lens for trips where weight and portability are paramount. A good example would be a tour in the thin air of Machu Picchu for example. Thanks for your time and expertise!
You seem to have a good grasp of the strengths and weaknesses of this lens.
Dustin Abbott I am 66 years old and in good shape but I have asthma and this lens would fit the bill for more strenuous overseas trips.
I liked your review, very thorough without being overly technical. I wanted to also point out that in the overhead/indoor portion discussing the lens build, the lens was partially out of view most of the time.
Thank you for the clear overview. Appreciate.
My pleasure
Basically this is a fantastic all in one lens, great wide angle, decent mid range and nice telephoto zoom....price is reasonable annnnd it has a image / vibration stabilization.....could be a superb travel / holiday lens instead of carrying 3+ lemses
Very true.
Brilliant review - many thanks Dustin
My pleasure.
Great review! I bought this and am very happy with the results
Great to hear!
Helpful review thanks!
Excellent comprehensive review! Thanks!
You're welcome
thanks for the good review Justin! love your reviews because your so calm and nice!:)
That's kind. Thank you
Fantastic review Dustin as always, will appeal to a lot of people I imagine as a all round lens like you mention, if expectations are realistic and you had a nifty fifty as well you could just about cover anything you wanted on APSC bodies at a great cost effective package.
Thanks for yet another superb review.
A small, light prime like you mention is a great second lens to a all-in-one for when you want to do more shallow DOF, artistic shots.
Great review - thanks!
My pleasure
Just bought this lens today and took it out. It is amazing!!! I bought it at my local camera store NIB for $550. I am very happy with this lens and recommend it 100%.
Enjoy!
Such a GREAT review! I got so excited when I got notified that you are reviewing this! So many people started shitting on it BEFORE the lens was even shipped out just because it is a SUPER zoom lens. But I gotta say these images look really good! Maybe not extremely sharp, but the color is pretty nice and the photos don't look "cheap." I was hoping to see a little bit more images in the video though! I know I can view your gallery, but more images in review videos would be cool imo!
Thanks for the feedback.
Glad I watched this review. Helped me decide to purchase this lens. Most versatile lens I've ever owned. I do a lot of outdoor daytime sports photography and it works well. Not so much after dark tho...
Glad it was helpful!
My oreference is sibe by review where you review this and compare to either a higher end or lower end, allows me to place it in the market for quality value etc etc and again, always a good looking video... thank you
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Your reviews are impeccable.
That's kind. Thanks
Thank you for your review and realistic comparisons. I have had the lens for only 5 days and am quite pleased with it. I even took some decent handheld photos of the moon.And as noted, it's a great lens to have when traveling.
+John Corliss i'm really glad to hear that John. A number of people writing here have written off the lens without ever having used it, but I have no doubt there is a market for it and there will be a lot of satisfied users
Very good review. I might get one . Already have the Tamron 16-300 and I use a sigma 17-50 , 2.8 as a companion lense for evenings in the restaurants.
+dagocleo That's a good combo
Another great review. Thanks!
+Giang Vu Thank you
Thank you.
I recently purchased the Tamron 18-400mm lens. I use it with my Canon T-6 Rebel. For the type of photography I do I am very pleased with this lens.
I hear quite a bit of that. If you have reasonable expectations, this is a great lens.
i was waiting for it and it's finally there !!!!!!
Enjoy...
FWIW, the filter diameter of my old Canon 28-135 IS USM is also 72mm, and that's a consumer lens too. Anyway it's a real pleasure watching your highly professional reviews - thankyou.
They are out there, here and there, but pretty unusual outside of Canon primes.
Great details as always by you. Think this will make my tour of Battle of Britain easier. Thanks
Glad to help out
I love mine, great for going light. I just got back from Grand Junction, Colorado where I took only this lens and my 8-16mm. My photo are wonderful!
Nice. Glad you're enjoying it.
Great review. Thank you!
My pleasure!
Just received this lens today. It’s very well made. Going out tomorrow to give her a tryout.
Enjoy
Thanks Dustin, great review as are all of them
Thank you for the feedback!
Dustin, as an aside, while this review is chiefly for stills photography, did you have insights as to how the lens behaved in live view or video mode, on an EOS with Dual Pixel AF, for instance in AF Tracking, face tracking etc, or possibly on a Cinema EOS 100/300.
You mentioned the zoom barrel was a little stiff from the box but seemed to get smoother with a little use. When zooming in live view mode did the image flicker as the aperture values changed?
Usually, zooming on a stills lens while shooting video is at the ones own peril, because so much is asked of a stills zoom lens, the non par focal build means the AF is working, the IC controlled aperture diaphragm is working and the Image Stabiliser is working all at the same time and that's a lot of instant processing, my experience is Sigma and Tamron lenses often hiccup eventually with the stabiliser getting stuttery or the AF motor choking, or in the case of the Tamron 16-300 complete failure to communicate to the body.
For instance I find the Image Stabiliser usually works best for video after you hold the lens as stable as possible then button on, that's when it kicks in, so zooming and/or panning while recording video is tough for these lenses to handle.
(Sigma 18-250, Sigma 18-300, Tamron 28-300, Tamron 16-300)
That said, I'm talking about using these on my EOS C100 and soon on the new C200, these may be a little different application than on a 7D or EOS 80D.
Since you review so many of these lenses I'm interested in your thoughts please.
Frank
Frank, my review period with the lens was really brief, so, as a result, I really focused more on stills. My schedule is overwhelmingly full at the moment.
Understood Dustin and thanks for replying, most kind.
Greetings from Coffs Harbour Australia
Awesome video and commentary 👌
Thanks 😁
Great review. Wish something similar would exist for FF when travelling light.
Check out my review of the Tamron 28-300mm - for full frame: ruclips.net/video/weJiuHd3y7E/видео.html
Hey dustin! love your reviews' very thorough.
I wandering are you going to review the Sigma 14mm f1.8 and will you show sample shots of the night sky?
would love to see how it fairs with croma and distortion.
Thank you!
I've asked Sigma to hold off sending me the 14 ART until September. I'm just too busy to do it right now.
Thanks for the reply, cant wait to see the review!
sub'd, have watched a couple of vids now. great work.
Thank you!
Hi. I'm so glad to have found your videos. I am looking to upgrade my OLD canon lens for an upcoming safari trip. Watched your video on the canon 70-300mm IS II and now this one for the tamron 18-400. Wondering if it is worth it to go for the tamron to get the 400mm? and just bring this one lens for all of our vacation photos? Thoughts?
Hi Annie, it really depends on your priorities. If you are going on safari, I would strongly recommend going the 70-300 route if image quality is at all a priority. You'll get better results cropping the 300mm from the dedicated telephoto than shooting with the superzoom. It's impossible for anyone to make a truly exceptional optical instrument with that big of zoom range (Tamron).
Hi Dustin, great video! You did touch on it, but how quiet is the autofocus for video work? I would primarily use it for nature videography in virtually silent environments. In a nutshell, will my shotgun mic pick up the autofocus sound? Thanks
Remember that I'm working off memory from 8 months ago, but I remember it being extremely quiet, and I doubt with an external mic you would have an issue.
When i need something small, minimal but reliable, i still grab my D90 + Tamron 18-270mm. This setup just won't stop working..
People complaining about this model doing everything but nothing particularly well is in a way true, but not: it does the everything part pretty good!
I think that's a fair assessment. No, it doesn't do everything well, but it can do a fair bit of everything.
Thank you Dustin for your real life reviews! I'm not sure what I should go for: Tamron 18-400mm or maybe Sigma 100-400mm? I don't care much of the wide end of focus range performance. Which lens - in your opinion - performs better in lower light conditions and have quicker more reliable AF? Thank you!
If optical quality is a priority, and you aren't concerned about the wider end of the spectrum, go for the Sigma. Much better IQ
Thanks for the candid and helpful review, Dustin. And many thanks for posting the image gallery. I had my doubts, but was intrigued. Having seen the results, I think I may have a better suggestion for the market that would be in the hunt for this lens.
To me, the image quality is about what I'd expect from a good point and shoot superzoom, like the Canon SX60 HS. And if this is really made with the casual-shooting traveler in mind, I think I'd point them to something like that. Heresy, I know. But that camera costs $200 less than this lens, is lighter and smaller, and takes images that are as good (better, in my view: A bit sharper and with less noise, surprisingly). And there's no full-time manual focus on that camera either, so what do you lose? Yeah, the sensor is itty-bitty, but I'm not sure that an APS-C sensor attached to this lens has any advantage over that sensor. And that camera gives more than twice the effective focal length: 21-1365mm.
If a person is getting this lens because they don't want to switch lenses (even if over the period that they're travelling), just get a dedicated camera that does that. Perhaps something for potential buyers to consider.
Again, great review. Thanks.
Interesting perspective. I'd have to compare them head to head to determine the accuracy of that. I would say that autofocus is often an area of lack with superzoom cameras
I have been actively using a (small, lightweight, travel-friendly) Panasonic FZ80 bridge camera (20-2000 attached superzoom). Last week, I purchased a (used) Canon 7D Mark II and this Tamron 18-400 as my next big step up. Today, I ordered the Tamron Tap-in console to improve the focus, which isn't as nearly as crisp as my old bridge camera. I hope that these $$$s, new devices, extra steps and added weight/bulk will be worth the while.
Very informative
+CharlieSTWhiskey Thanks
Thank you for the review on this lens! I have the Tamron 150-600 zoom that I had planned on taking to Africa, but I was a bit worried about lugging it around. Do you think this would a better choice for traveling? I'm an amateur who just wants some good pics to hang on my wall at home. Thanks again!
Image quality won't be as good, but it will be much more convenient.
Good review
+Sree Kuttan Thank you
Hi Dustin. Thanks for the review. How does them image quality compare to Nikon 18-300 (DX)?
I'm not a Nikon shooter, so I can't really answer that question.
Ŕeally great review- I've watched it twice now as well as every other video about this lens. Certainly is an appealing lens, in fact it is the reason for me buying a new Nikon camera recently. I think it will become the always on lens for me in the future.
Enjoy!
Great review. I own this lens on a Nikon D500. I am happy with the results. Great traveling lens.
For sure.
Hi Dustin please tell whether what would be the actual focal length of this lens for Canon 80d (APSC) camera
You just take the focal length and multiply it by 1.6
I've had this lens for about a year now and I agree with most everything Dustin has said. I did a -2 correction for my particular camera (Nikon D7200) and it worked well. If you're wanting to take a photo of a sparrow sitting on a fence post 100 meters out and then crop in to have the sparrow fill the frame, well, it's not going to hold up. But if your expectations are realistic, the lens performs far better than its price would suggest. I find for wildlife, deer size animals at 100 meters work well, birds at reasonable ranges (less than 25 meters) work fine. It really shines as a near macro lens (wildflowers an bees on flowers mainly). At 18mm on a crop body it's not a true ultra wide angle but it does well for landscapes. On a recent trip to Alaska, I took 2 lenses. This one and a Sigma 150-600. I had everything covered.
jeffnles1 what you mean by -2 correction? I have a d7200 also and thinking to get one of these lenses for general porpouse. Absolute begginer in photography..
It's called "Fine Tune" in your camera body, and it is the way to make minor adjustments to focus to make sure you are getting consistent results.
@@davidplasenciamendez2459 David, see Dustin's response below for the answer. With that said, the amount needed (if any) differs with each camera and lens combination. Just because -2 fine tune adjustment was what it took on my camera and lens, does not mean it will be the same for yours. I tested the heck out of it shooting test subjects and test targets (plenty available on the internet) at different focal lengths and different focus distances and different F stops. Pretty time consuming task. At the end of the day, a minor correction (and -2 is pretty minor) gave the best results over the focal length ranges. I do not have the Tamron TAP-in dock so I rely on the "fine tune" in the camera. With the TAP-in device from Tamron, you can make minor corrections for each focal length and multiple focus distances. Unless the lens/camera combination is really off, I think it would probably drive you crazy trying to get that many settings all dialed in. Your results may vary.
Hope this helps.
@@JeffandLeslie thank you sir, any help is always welcome. And thanks Dustin also, congratulations for your master classes
Great review as always Dustin.
Have a question. I really like my 70-300 VC but always find myself reaching for my wide angle lens at the worst times. As you can tell I fish and timing is everything and the action could be fast, lost many photo opportunities due to that. How would you compare? Does this make my 70-300 obsolete?
Optically the 70-300 will be better over equivalent range, though this lens is more about the convenience. You'll actually have it ready for that moment, which could potentially be worth more than a bit of extra resolution.
Dustin Abbott ...makes sense, thanks for your time!
id really like more zoom. i only have a 55-300 nikkor dx vr. would this be a huge upgrade for wildlife ?
It wouldn't be a big upgrade. More zoom range typically means lower image quality.
Hi Dustin please suggest whether this 18-400 can act as substitute for 150-600mm Tamron lens for most of the purpose.
Not really. This is a general purpose lens that allows users to have a one lens solution, but it is nowhere close to providing equivalent image quality and autofocus tracking performance to the specialized 150-600 lens.
Sir, I know this was an older review but when you have the lens facing down. Does the lens start open [zoom] out, because of gravity putting it down? My old tamron 16-300 does that.
I didn't see any evidence of zoom creep.
Dustin do you have a “holy trinity” for Nikon DX lenses? Or dynamic duo, best four? I love my Sigma 17-50 and Nikon 200-500 but need something in the 50-200 range that shoots at 2.8 or faster. Maybe the tamron 70-200?
The Tamron is a good option.
How would you compare this plus a Canon 80d to a Sony RX10 IV? Thanks for your wonderfully informative videos and help!
I haven't tested the RX10 IV, so I couldn't really comment.
Very good and informative review 👍👏👏. Does it work with Mirrorless Camera Canon M50 Mark ii
Only via adapter.
Hi Dustin can't wait sigma 14mm 1.8 art review! :) Good video as always!
+Marius kastecka I've got that scheduled for September. Doing the 24-70 ART first
Has anyone done a side-by-side image comparison of this vs. the Tamron 16-300? Still waiting for that one.
regarder la comparaison en tapant Tamron 16-300mm avec Tamron 18-400mm sur le WEB
Hello, thanks for your reviews! I like how you don't evade the technical stuff and stick to the point :) I have a question to what you said in the beginning:
I get it, if a lens is design for FF body the reference point is obviously 35mm film. Put that lens on a APS-C body and "functional" focal length (what you can see on the image) is different. Around 1,5x for Nikon and 1,6x for Canon bodies, right? BUT when a lens is specifically designed for APS-C cameras, isn't then 18mm (or whatever) just 18mm? When you still what to compare it to, or put it on a FF body then the "functional" focal length DEcreases, to the point where you "see" inside the lens (almost like a negative focal length) and thats what we call vignetting, right? One can achieve this also e.g. with extension tubes. How am i wrong here? Help me out..
I've got a specific video on this subject, as it confuses a LOT of people. ruclips.net/video/FNL_QcQWxTA/видео.html. But put simply, all lenses list their actual focal length, but that focal length ALWAYS must be multiplied by the crop factor of the camera it is placed on (1.5x or 1.6x for APS-C). That's true whether a lens is designed for APS-C or for full frame.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thanks for your reply and effort! I look forward to checking out the linked video..
For sharpness how does it do against the 100 to 400 ?
I know it's not as good but is it way less sharp.
It is WAY less sharp.
Dustin, what happened to our deck post? Hit it with the Tamron 150-600?
LOL - that would cause some damage!
Dustin, is there any problems using this with a mirrorless camera (Canon m50) via the ef to ef-m adaptor?
I haven't tested that specific combination.
Hello : Bonjour , I have a Nikon D7500 , i think to replace the Nikkor 18-300 3.5 -5.6 by this lens it's for sport pictures ...
Don't expect an image quality improvement. You might not lose much in terms of IQ, but you definitely won't gain.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you i think i will take the sony RX10 M4
Hey Dustin. YOU HAVE NOT FAILED ME YET!! L O L. I tested the lens and it is in fact SHARP!!. I deliberately tested it on my Nikon D300 a good but older 12 megapixel camera and I tested it in a dark overground conservation park. I will say this lens is best used at F8, F9 or higher in my opinion if shooting at the long end. (you could squeeze a few shots at F7.1) And of course since its widest aperture is F6.3 we already know we need good light at 400mm. I will also say this lens is a VERY GOOD walk around lens it could also be used as a beginner BIRDING LENS! (yes I said that)... if money is really an issue. It does focus breath like most other ultra zoom lens I have learnt about. so you don't really tend to get your full 400mm at some points even though it records that the shot was taken at 400mm. I posted some images at this link for those who want to check it out. www.flickr.com/photos/166123535@N05/with/30152610718/
I’m glad the lens is doing the trick for you
I'm looking at this in June, 2020. Maybe, they improved the lens a bit.
Optically, probably not, but everyone has different standards and expectations. If you are happy with the lens, that's all that matters.
Is there a Part 2 for image quality / resolution test?
No. I had the lens for a very brief stint due to my overwhelmingly full schedule, so my coverage of it is lighter.
@@DustinAbbottTWI bitch
@@KandiKlover bruh
I appreciate your in depth reviews with examples, It helps me make wiser choices in camera products. I'm looking for a quality all in one zoom lens, with a fairly long aspect ratio for mostly video recording, compatible with the Canon EOS C200 EF mount. I don't want to brake the bank, with a budget of no more than $2000.
On another note, as a long time video editor, I notice a split second of black screen right at 9:18 on the timeline. However, I didn't notice any jump cuts or change in the positioning of your hands, arms, head and body; no change in the background either. Was there a black video on the upper layer of the original footage that you forgot to remove during post production edit?
I used to have an issue with the post software occasionally doing that.
As for your first question, there aren't a lot of lenses that fit your needs. The Tamron 28-300 VC might be a consideration (much better optically than this lens), but you might want to check compatibility with the C200 first, as some of the cine bodies are a little pickier. Outside of that, I would say the Canon 24-105L, but it doesn't sound like the focal length is long enough for you.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you for the recommendations. I'll look into the Tamron that goes up to 300. I'm looking for a lens starting as wide as 18mm no more than 30mm, stretching up to no less than 200mm or a max of 400mm without going over budget of $2000.
I guess all is relative. I can shoot wide to super telephoto without ever having to expose the sensor to dust. I put this on a lumix G7 with an adapter and now get 36-800mm reach. While I love Nikon lenses, Sigma and Canon lenses - this is a fantastic lens. Very good quality of construction.
I'm glad it worked out for you.
Thank you for great reviews that are easy to follow and not irritating 😊 I have the Canon EOS 6D , I was wondering if this lens is compatible, some say yes others no! I’m confused 🤷♀️
Not being irritating is a good standard to pursue. No, this lens is not compatible with a 6D. It will physically mount, yes, but it does not cover the full frame image circle.
@@DustinAbbottTWI thank you so much for your time Merry Christmas to you and yours🎄🎁👍
hi dustin i have a canon 80D with a 18-400 tamron lens, can you tell me if i would be able to fit a canon 1x4 converter to this set up thanks bill
It will not physically fit.
Hi Dustin. I own a nikkor 18-140mm on a nikon d5500, but I'm considering to buy this Tamron 18-400. Any idea of how sharpness compares between the two lenses please? Thanks in advance.
I’m afraid I haven’t used the Nikkor lens, so I can’t really advise you there.
I watched your reviews for both Tamron 18-400 and Tamron 28-300. Based on your evaluation, which would you recommend for overall travel photography convenience, with an emphasis on picture quality? Also, both lenses could be used on my Canon 7D; however, do you think there would be an improvement in picture quality with the 28-300 on my Canon 6D Mark II? Thanks very much!
If picture quality is more of a priority, go with the 28-300 and use it on your 6dII
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you very much. One additional question about your review. You stated that Lightroom profiles could correct CA, pincushion, and barrel distrortion. Does this apply to both RAW & JPEG, or just one of them? Which mode would you recommend shooting: RAW, JPEG, or R+J? I don't have any experience with LR, but am willing to learn. Again, thanks very much!
Were one considering using this lens for birding and sports (including video of same) plus general photography and video then one might think of comparing it with the Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary (for birding and sports only).
Both cost about the same.
The Sigma is just a bit more than double the length of the Tamron.
The Sigma weighs 2.7 times the Tamron at nearly 2kg.
Is the longer and much heavier Sigma going to give significantly better image quality than the Tamron?
The Sigma is definitely going to have better image quality. It's a dedicated sports lens, while this is a general purpose lens. Different strokes...
So, Dustin. Should I purchase this lens or the 100-400 Tamron? I already have the 18-135 on my Canon 80d. Which one would you go with? Thanks in advance for your response. God bless! Happy thanks Giving.!
I would definitely go with the 100-400. It's much, much stronger optically.
I have this one it’s great for all in one,
It's a versatile lens, for sure.
Please review Tokina 100mm f 2.8 macro
I don't actually have a source for Tokina right now.
What i have been wondering that is if I insert this lens into an aps-c, will I get a futher reach? Thanks btw
This lens is only designed for APS-C
I used to like mega-reach zooms , but there are always so many obstacles over 200mm that distort a picture[i.e. air, haze, temp. etc]that I gave up using them. btw I do not mention prime lenses of that reach!
They have their audience, but I don't personally own any of them.
Hello Dear Dustin.
you are a real professional photographer. I love you reviews and the way you explain everything think late time you reviewed canon Is nano usm lens. right afte watching your video I got one and I'm really satisfy with it .
and about tamron 18mm to 400 I saw your review on it do yesterday I bought it to. I should mention that I'm not a photographer but an artist I take pictures and then I draw it with some changes in it.
one thing I found that the zoom on 18mm -400mm is very good but when I zoom from 200mm to 400mm it doesn't zoom more.
the difference between is 200mm but looks like 50mm . I'm looking forward to hearing from you. I'm your fan from Afghanistan. as a fan I love you. God bless you and your family abundantly.
Hmmm, I'm not sure what you might be referring to. I didn't see evidence of heavy focus breathing with it myself, and I tested different focus distances.
thanks for replying 😊😆 I really appreciate it.
I'm sorry that my question wasn't clear I'm very new to the photography world.
I can't see any sharpness in the lens so I decided to sell it and buy another lens like canon 70-300mm is 2 nano usm. or Tamron 70-200 G2 with an tele converter 1.4 × or 2.0×. these are the lense which I watched on your chanel. please help me which one to choose? Sincerely yours
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Hello Dustin ! I've come to enjoy and appreciate your comprehensive reviews. My question is , how do you like this lens , 18-400 , as compared to the 28-300 ? I like the 28-300 for the macro ability. I'm also trying to decide on 300mm - 400mm reach . Thanks
I personally like the 28-300 a lot better. It's optically superior.
@@DustinAbbottTWI I see where this lens could replace my Canon 24-105L
Yes, it's not quite as sharp, but that's a very useful focal length.
Dustin love your reviews and your m caught between this and either the Tamron 70-300 VC or a he canon 70-300 USM . I do a little bit of sport for my kids soccer and cricket games and some wildlife but $900 Aussie dollars is maximum budget. Thoughts/ advice please
If sports are only a part and not a priority, then this ought to work fine for your general purpose use. The 70-300 might track a little better...but this lens has a more modern AF system, so that may not be true.
Dustin Abbott Any chance you could shoot a few "action shots" in good outdoor lighting and tell us how it works in auto continuous focus mode. Thanks
Thank you for the review. I have one on hold and can't wait to pick it up. Quick question....do you think you could do a small wedding justice using this lens?
+Todd10260 It would be far from my first choice, but I guess it depends on your expectations
If you never want to see whoever you are shooting wedding for again then this should be your first choice of a lens :)
Hi, please advise...... at 18mm which shows best image quality... Nikon 18 300mm lens or Tamron 18 to 400 mm....
Similarly at 300 mm....which of the two shows better results
I don't actually review nikon lenses, so I don't have an answer for you.
Would i have problems with it with my 1d mark 3 a bit confused because it says its for aph c and mines h
I’m not very familiar with ASP-H’s crop. I doubt this lens would cover the whole image circle, but it might not be bad.
thanks for your review. i recently bought a canon 100-300 usm II and worked really well on my 80D with videoing. but found it frustrating i had to change to get wide angle and need more zoom. so i decided to get this tamron 18-400. i found the stability much better than the canon 100-300 USM II but on the flip side the autofocusing lagged behind on the 400mm end. after using in only 2 days i found that the light change was hard to control opposed to the canon 100-300. i wonder if i have the wrong metering set?? but it didn’t happened on my other 100-300 USM ii. what other alternative do i have to get mainly great video?? i still have a chance to return it.
With a lens like this (variable aperture), I like to set the aperture at something like f/6.3 so it doesn't change throughout the zoom range. On the 70-300 you are only going through 1 aperture stop (4-5.6). On the Tamron you are going through closer to 2 full stops (3.5-6.3). That's more noticeable, so if you just set the aperture at f/6.3 you won't have any change when zooming in or out.
Dustin Abbott ok thanks. so is there no other lens to go for in this price point that i should go for instead?
I’m having difficulty of focusing with this lens? Im using eos m50 ii with viltrox adapter. It always trying to focus something and also auto focusing 400mm is really hard. Any suggestions against this issue?
It is difficult because this lens isn't a top tier focusing lens, plus you're adding the complication of an adapter and shooting at the most challenging focal length. I'm not sure you'll see anything a lot better than what you are seeing right now.
Now the D500 has been here for ages, can any 3rd party manufacturers take the advantage of the relatively light weight of the APS-C camera bodies and make lightweight telephoto lenses such as 100-400 APS-C version and so on?
I'm not sure. It seems that APS-C gets less attention for some reason.
Please does anybody has used this lens with an autofocus adapter on an e-mount camera?
Yes. There are videos of this.
Thank you for your very thorough review. This lens intrigues me; I think it may also serve the user segment that I find myself in - the not quite prosumer but serious enthusiast. I have a Canon 80D and use the Sigma 18-35mm as my primary lens. I also have a 10-18 extra wide, a 24mm pancake lens for travel and street photography and a 60mm macro because bugs and flowers are fun.
In my bag is also the Canon 55-250mm lens. It has decent quality but I rarely use it as I generally don't shoot that long.
I think this lens would be perfect for someone like myself who, when they travel, doesn't want to take too many lenses with them. I am likely to buy this and sell my 55-250. Travelling I could see me taking this and the 24mm pancake lens of if my travels are meant to also be a photo trip, the 18-35mm as well.
Question for you Dustin: are you familiar with the image quality of the 55-250 and if so, is this lens better? I am less concerned about how much light it lets in.
Nice Review Dustin, one of the first ones of this lens . Great job. I am a wildlife photography enthusiast who travels a lot around the world, using the opportunities to click some wildlife, hence a good travel lens is apt. I am using a Canon 7D Mark II and am evaluating the suitability of this lens vis-a-vis the Sigma 100-400. I know optically the sigma is better but it's also slower and considering most of the wildlife sightings are near dawn or dusk, would you recommend the sigma or this 18-400 ? How is the low light performance at 400mm of both these lenses ? Your opinion pls.
They are equally slow (f/6.3 at 400mm), but the Sigma is definitely sharper at 400mm by a good margin. It is also missing everything from 18-100mm, too, though. Neither is your best bet in low light.
Ok, thanks Dustin,
Is there any sort of full-frame equivalent to this lens, with and EF mount?
The closest is the 28-300mm VC lens (amzn.to/2RqKxO2), a lens I liked quite well.
Hi Thank you for the nice review I have a crop and full frame camera and I have lens 70-200 lens, do you recommend 18-400 or 28-300
Go with the 28-300. You can use it on both and it is the better lens.
@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you so much for your replay, I want to buy it to have better zoom so I can take photos for birds so is 28-300 good for this ?
I’m thinking of buying this lens for my Nikon camera. It has great reviews. Since it’s over a year old, is there any newer lens you would recommend with about the same price/features?
Not if you want that big of zoom range. I haven't seen anything newer/better recently.
This video is crisp!!
recorded with?
Sony a6500 + Sony 55-210
How does the sharpness compare to the kit lens like 18-55mm and 70-300 mm nikon?
I'm not a Nikon shooter, so I can't personally comment on that. I doubt it is as good, however, as the Tamron covers a MUCH larger zoom ratio
Will this work on a Nikon Camera and if so does it work on a full frame DSLR?
On a Nikon, yes, if you buy it in the F mount. But it is only for APS-C (DX), not FX.
Well done bro, I was waiting for your review on this Lens. Now am totally confused to select which lens to buy. I was saving money to buy Canon 70-200 f4L and now I’m confused with this lens. Can you please help me out. Thank you
Obviously the 70-200 you idiot.
hi how would you compare the tamron 18-400 to the canon 75-300 is usm mkii lens
Are you referring to the 70-300 IS II? It's much stronger optically.
@@DustinAbbottTWI ok thanks i was only just thinking about buying the tamron 18=400 ,sorry yes i have the 70-300 is usm mkii, but thank you for your reply Bill
Hi Dustin, very nice video review!
Plase give some advice, right now I have a Canon 80D with the 18-135mm Nano Usm and I want a telephoto lens and I cant decide yet between this 2 options:
Selling my 18-135mm and buy this lens (18-400mm) or Keeping my 18-135 and buy the Canon 70-300mm Nano Usm that you also review a few months ago. Wich option do you recommend?
Thank you very much
Since you already the have the 18-135 I would just add the 70-300 unless you particularly want a one lens solution.
Ok thanks, I will write you to your facebook page for more details. If you can replay me there it would be awesome.
Go ahead and address your questions here. I'm limited by how much time I can give this.
Thanks for your time I really appreciate your reply. In the same topic of the first question, I really like the idea of having all in one lens, but I'm afraid to lose some quality if I replace my 18-135 for the 18-400. So the question is, in terms of quality do you think there is a very significant difference between these two lens or not? And the other question is, If I make that switch do you think I will miss something that the 18-135 has and the 18-400 does not have?
Thanks
Over the same focal length (18-135mm) I think the lenses are fairly close in image quality. The 70-300 will have stronger image quality than the Tamron over the same focal range, though.
How much I love this lens. I wish it will be designed for mirrorless cameras.
Tamron is about to release an 18-300mm for Sony E-mount.