The Only Lens You Will Ever Need? Tamron 18-400mm Review
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- A freaking 18-400mm lens...Tamron should have your attention! But the question is whether this crazy focal length can still offer amazing image quality. So let's take a look at this Tamron 18-400mm VC Lens in this review with the Nikon D7500.
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Have you used this lens on a Canon body?
Using this lens on D500 and could not be happier. Zooming to 400mm to shoot surfers and handholding while watching other guys with their 3X larger and heavier 200-500mm and 80-400mm on monopods/tripods..... I think this may be the best super zoom lens currently available.
Thank you for this review. I am finding the Tamron VC lenses far exceed expectations for the price point. Keep up the good work/reviews.
Appreciate that Ray!
Bought it recently. It's now my main lens. Even beats my Canon 70-200mm f4 - a better lens than people give it credit for. Love your photos and artwork!
Thanks Stephen! Glad you are enjoying the lens
Finally a very decent review on this lens. Thank you!
You looked exactly at the things I needed to know. As a stock shooter I need the lens to be sharp at 100 % and after seeing reviews by other youtubers that question wasn't answered. Until now. Well done Dan.
thanks man!
@@learningcameras plz tell me which lens is better image quality canon 18-135mm or tamron 18-400mm for my canon 90d plz reply
I just picked up this lens and it is just as you say! great review!
I've tried many different lens combo for my holiday trips over the years:
18-55mm +85mm
18-55mm+ 70-200mm
24-70mm + 70-200mm
24-70mm + 85mm
35mm+50mm+85mm
18-270mm VC PZD version
While the super zoom gave me the worst result, but I've chosen the super zoom as my No1 holiday lens. For me, when I'm on holiday, my focus is on the holiday itself, I don't need to get the best possible images. If it is a photography trip, then I'll get my pro gears.
The superzoom gives me an option to travel light, remove the need to change lenses and provides good enough IQ to record the fun times with my family and friends. It really depends on what you need or looking for. It is not about being lazy either. It is hard to carry an extra bag, with about 5kgs worth of camera gears on a hiking trip.
Jim Huang when I just want to capture normal family pics I just use my phone or a small cam. No need for a DSLR at all there if not going creative.
"Jim Huang when I just want to capture normal family pics I just use my phone or a small cam. No need for a DSLR at all there if not going creative"
There is a lot you can do with a DSLR type camera that you cannot do with a phone. It's fine if you make the decision to use your phone, of course, but a phone will not work for everyone.
This is the reason I use my 18-135 the most compared to a 10-18 and a 70-300. It's a do-it-all that gets the job done.
What is the point in spending so much if the lens is not sharp.
I just got mine on Tuesday and really haven't had any time ito shoot with it yet but really looking forward to it
Thank you for the awesome review, will stick with my 18-300mm.
On my latest vacation I only got with me the a 105mm f/2 STF
It was the most enjoyable trip, the lens will make you more willing to search for photo opportunities and take your time to compose the landscapes
Thanks for this video... I've just bought one of these for my old Canon, I'm simply an amateur or hobbyist photographer and not keen on changing lenses all the time so I'm hoping this will more than meet my needs!
Is this compatible with Canon EOS 7D mark ii ?
@@Vitolo123 Yes, it fits mine.
Thanks Dan, really informative. Appreciate.
great review, thank you, you have convinced me
Very informative, thanks bought one.
The Tamron 100-400mm f4.5-6.3 has been shown to have much better optical quality. Whenever you have such a long range like 18-400mm, there are too many compromises.
Thanks for the great explanation
Good video review. Did you turn off the stabilization for a comparison?
To be honest, i shoot with a variety of lenses, but this 18-400 is simply great for many 'social photographers'. The ones the web is crowded with. Simply a great lens
awesome dude! it s amazing video shows the best side of that lens! bravo
Does manual focusing work in case of macrophotography? Or would you rather recommend the Tamron 16-300 mm in this case? Thank you for your answer
wow that as much sharper than i expected!
awesome one lens solution, 29-640mm equiv. on Canon 80D ; great review
+Chirag Parikh thanks!
Pretty damn impressive in a single zoom lens. Well done Tamron!
Really works for me.......it's superb on my Nikon D500, clients love my work.
@@donaldreilly47 yeah right "clients" mr wannabe over here.
For the price and maximum range you have to kinda take an L and use a tripod or at the very least a monopod. Given how expensive canon lenses with i.s. are at these ranges, it's just unreasonable to expect from a superzoom style lens. The great thing about this lens is one of its bigger flaws, not being able to shoot in low light/indoors, can be offset by just carrying your nifty fifty in your bag/pocket.
Sadly can't be speed boosted on to mirrorless cameras for an aperture boost but still. This is, arguably, the best 'kit lens upgrade' type lens. Particularly if bought used/refurbed. Some people are paying the same prices for small kit lenses in 2.8 or the modern 55-250s and 70-300s.
Only reason to not get this is if you're specifically shooting low light like events, in which case Tamron still wins out with their 70-210 f/4 that can be speed boosted. Then you just get your wider primes and you're set, basically.
Very informative. You present in a simple way covering all aspect of lense. Will it work for mirrorless Canon M50 Mark ii with a adapter
Thanks! Yes, it will with the adapter though it will be a little larger and AF performance might not be quite as good as a native lens since this lens is made for dslrs
Perfect review !!
Thanks Jalaj!!!
I'm planning to buy a Nikon D500 and I want one lens so which would you prefer, would it be Tamron 18-400 or Nikon 18-300 both with F/3.5-6.3
Didn't know Peter Jackson was into Photography :D
Good Video Dan, I think I'ma gonna pick up this Tamron!
hahahaha. Nice!
Can i use it with my Canon RP
I read an article on the site Focus Numérique saying the VC gave them 4IL actually.
I am buying this Tamron 18-400 lens for both my Nikon D5500 and Canon 80D
I love that the examples were in Animal Kingdom as that's a great spot for this lens. Would definitely lighten my load instead of carrying a 24-70 and a 70-200 to the parks. Great video!
Thanks Bobby!
Same!!
Brillant all round lens I own one myself and would also recommend this to anyone who shoots on a Nikon d500.
Aloha & thank you for the great reviews. Re this lens--do you plan to test it on a full frame Nikon or do you recommend only for Nikon DX?
Thanks! This lens is made for DX so it will only work on full frame cameras if they have the crop mode which I would not recommend. If you want a decent all in one zoom for full frame without spending over $1000, check this one out: amzn.to/2g9X42Q
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
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
At what point when zooming exactly does it switch from 3.5 to 6.3? How sharp is the center image at the furthest zoom point at 3.5?
In kit lencess range (18-140) is this tamron comparablr in iq and optical stabilisation?
Dan Watson - Why did you choose the Nikon 7500 in the first place, its a nice camera
I have a tamron 18-200 and it only take good pictures in the day time. I took some at night but it's an old camera and a old camera lens. But this is 18-400 so with this lens i don't need to get no other lens cause i can do everything with this lens. But i like what you said about this camera so can i use this when I'm shooting sports of my brother who plays wide receiver and I'm a canon user
How good is it for wide function?
Unless it can take family group photo..it is not the only lens we will ever need.
How does it compare to AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR with regards to sharpness and CA?
Hi
Please tell me Nikon 18-300 or Tamron 18-400? I have Nikon 7200 body.
Please help me...I can't decide which one should I buy?
which one between this Tamron 18-400 and Nikon 18-140 has better sharpness please Dan?
Hey, have not used that Nikon but typically the super zooms like the 18-400 are worse for sharpness and detail. If you are going for sharpness try out prime lenses like the 50mm F1.8. The Tamron 18-400 is more for when you can only have 1 lens and you want it to handle ANYTHING
can you use this lenses on the Nikon d5600??
great video! Just asking, is the nikon d750 compatible for this lens?
Appreciate it! No, this is an APSC only lens and the D750 is full frame so you would need a full frame capable lens ideally
hello is this a good lens for sports?? my son plays recreational soccer i just want to take pictures at the sideline, what do you recommend me?? thanks…
just curious, is this the largest range lens out there? I do have a Sigma 50-500mm (4.5-6.3), but it's heavy as ****. It would be nice to have a "walking around" lens like this
Compare to Canon 18-200mm lens, which one is better in terms of image quality.
Hi Dan, Where are the sample pix link ? TIA
What is the higest apperture ?? Can it avaliable for cannon eos 200 d
Can I use for Nikon D 7200?
I have a Canon 80-D with a 70/200 2.8 IS USM II that I'm using for video at my kids football games. At some of the fields where I film I am too close for the 70/200 lens. Would this lens be a good alternative for the shorter distances. How good is the auto focus while filming. Would zooming in and out during plays drop the quality of the video ?
You can't zoom in and out in video using this lens, as the aperture is not locked like the one you are using now. When you zoom w/ this, the exposure will change and it will look awful
A J Creedon Sr only other one worth buying would be a 24-70mm but they're like $1000 but worth it
I have an 80d also
Sample images on gooe drive are raw files of processed images..?
My question is: if you loose sharpness at the high zoom, is it really better than just cropping a clear shot at less zoom?
Not really unless you only need a really low resolution image like for instagram or something. In most cases, a 2x crop at 200mm would look worse than no crop at 400mm when viewing the photo full screen or at high resolution
The jumps may be an issue with the Nikon auto focus type.
Gifting it to someone after I watched this.. thanks
I guess all is relative. I can shoot wide to super telephoto with ever having to expose the sensor to dust. I put this on a G7 with an adapter and now get 36-800mm reach. Why I love Nikon lenses, Sigma and Canon lenses - this is a fantastic lens. Very good quality of construction.
What adapter do u have?
any sense if this lens would improve long distance shooting compared to the Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED VR lens (on a Nikon D5600)?
have the same question
Did you try this lens on the D5600? How was it?
@@stripes_in_raw Did you try this lens on the D5600? How was it?
I am new to photography and looking to change my lens. Can you guys recommend me some lenses that are sharp and good for low light photography? I also don't really zoom that much, I prefer being close to the object. I am using a canon camera by the way. Thank you in advance!
For sharp lenses good in low light, you should consider some prime lenses like a 35mm or 50mm. The Sigma 17-70 is also decent general zoom with a wider aperture
This lens suffers at 400mm from focus breathing when close focus 30 ft. and closer. Appears to be around 280mm when compared to my 300mm f2.8 L is lens.
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?
Awesome! So nothing really new has come out so this is still prob your best bet. There are better lenses but all with less zoom and higher prices
Hello, I have Nikon D5300 with kit lenses 18-55 AF P VR and 70-300 Non VR. Also 50 am 1.8 G and 35mm. I am interested to try long zoom range. With that said, shall I go for Tamron 18-400 OR Sigma 100-400mm OR Tamron 100-400mm. Or shall I buy Nikon 70-300 VR. Please suggest.
Hey! So I would go with the Sigma or Tamron 100-400 most likely. I haven't personally compared them so I'll leave that to you. I own both Sigma & Tamron and like many lenses from both brands. I'd skip the 18-400 because it doesn't offer amazing quality. The Nikon 70-300 wouldn't be bad as an upgrade for your non VR version but I think i'd rather have the 100-400 personally
I want this lens for my Nikon D5500
Thanks for the review. I have metabone .64 xl canon mount, will this lense work with GH5?
With the xl you could get some vignetting with the gh5 but it will work
Can this lens be used on a full frame Canon 6D Mk ll Camera? I really like the Tamron 28-300 and wondered if this lens would give me the extra reach.
Nope, this is APSC only
Hi Dan... Hallo from Indonesia. Great review! May I know your views on comparing this lens over Tamron older 16-300mm, in terms of image quality? Secondly, I am macro photography enthusiast and from Tamron commercial, I know that this lens can do a tele-macro shoot. How would you think about this, is it good enough for macro shooter? Thanks and awaiting your response. Keep up the good work...!
Hey! So I have not compared this to the older Tamron so I can't really comment there. However as a macro lens I really think this will not do you justice. The macro ability is still going to be very slight and the focal length for that is a bit awkward. I think you are going to want a better quality lens for that and maybe look in to using extension tubes if you are using non macro lenses
@@learningcameras Thanks, Dan. So in particular, this lens is excellent as a all-rounder lens due to it's versetality, right? While for macro, I may want to look elsewhere. Appreciate the quick reply...!
@@atokwidiarto You got it. The strength is that you can basically shoot anything with one lens but if you are looking for something specific like shooting macro or portraits mainly, there might be better options though they certainly won't be as versatile
Dear Dan, thanks for this great video!
Would you say there is a big difference between using this lens on a D5600 vs. D7500?
Going to upgrade from my D3100 but can't decide between those two cameras..
Thanks in advance!
Hey Robert! No, there won't be much of a difference on that. There isn't a massive quality/resolution jump between those cameras so this lens will work on both. Most of the differences are with build quality, autofocus, video, speed, and features
@@learningcameras Thank you!
I've bought the lens just two days ago and I'm little surprised with the difference between 300 and 400 mm, wich doesn't "feel" like 100 in difference. Even 400 to 200 does not even close feel "the double".. Can there be sth wrong with the lens or am I just thinking wrong? 😅🙈
@@roberttrebor5891 so this is pretty typical. Most 400mm zooms don't go exactly to 400. They definitely round up. Plus they might change with focus breathing which means the zoom will change as you focus from something close to something far away. Pretty typical with cheaper super zooms
@@learningcameras oh okey, thanks for the hint! So did you experience that yourself on that lens? Just would like to have a confirmed "known problem" before reaching out for a complaint 🙈 BR!
@@roberttrebor5891 I didn't measure it for mine but they should all be the same...it's not a lens specific issue, it's just the way the optics are designed. It's also not a unique issue with Tamron either...it's something you will see with other brands and other super zoom lenses...especially more budget focused lenses because it's more expensive to design around this with superzooms.
What is the name of that music at the beginning of the video .. i liked it
I have a question please, for Nikon D5300, which do you recommend Nikon 18-300 or Tamron 18-400 ?
I have not compared them directly so hard to say. I'm usually not a fan of these super zooms for there lower quality BUT if it gives you all the range you need, at least there is some advantage. That's why I like the 18-400mm because there were a few times I actually used the 400mm length for the eagle/tiger/eclipse and I would not have been able to do that with any other lens.
Dan Watson I see, thank you very much for your reply! Actually I prioritise zoom since I like to shoot sceneries.
Is this lens parafocal? Thinking about getting one to use for videos when needing to have a wide range. Just can't have the lens loose focus when zooming.
Almost every lens except expensive cinema lenses will lose focus when zooming.
Is it great with canon R10??
I recently purchased the Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2. Would you recommend buying the 2x Tamron converter on this lens, or for about $200.00 buy the 18-400? Using this on a Canon 80D
The 2X converter on the 70-200 is probably a better bet from a quality perspective...it's just a matter of convenience
Thank you, I was kind of hoping you'd say that. 2X converter it is then.
Not on the to get lens but if you have money and all the basic lens, this is great to add to arsenel.
I use this lens. Sharpness is acceptable but at telephoto it has a LOT OF FRINGING. Without the proper lighting conditions the fringing is always noticeable, specially at photographing wildlife. A great lens for a traveler amateur photographer.
WOW! Where is that @2:23? I need to go there!
If it comes with α-mount I will buy it immediately.
Nikon 18-300 is awesome own the f5.6 version and love it. sharp enough and really usefull when you travel. Why wasn't that compared to the tamron? O well. the 2 stops vibration reduction is way to little on the Tamron. At 300mm I even struggle with my lens and the nikon has 4 stops of VC.
+Wrensch Dev honestly this is the first superzoom I have used because I'm usually in search of the best quality glass. But this lens has changed my perspective that maybe living with less Sharpness but greater range has its advantages. Especially when the images will likely just end up on Facebook anyway lol
+Dan Watson. Thank you for taking the time to reply, much appreciated. You should really try the Nikon superZooms. They are far from sharp that is why i mentioned sharp enough. I love superzooms as they really open up traveling. I also dont know how the focusing speed compares. Is the Tamron also quite heavy? I was very interested in this lens for my wife and her camera but alas, maybe will look at the nikon 18-300 f6.3 for the same price here. then for my wildlife i am saving for the tamron 150-600, because if you go big go home.
PS. keep up the lovely videos you really provide good reviews
Thanks! The tamron weighs 1.5lbs so heavy if you are used to kit lenses but it's actually lighter than most lenses I use and it would balance well with a Nikon 7000 series or Canon 80D.
I am getting ready for a trip to Africa. Part of the trip I will be on a safari I want to pair down the lens to take because of the weight restrictions. I've been looking at the Tamron 18-400mm because it would cut down on the lens I would have to carry. I also have been thinking about sucking it up and pay the extra fee and get the Tamron 150-600mm Di VC USD G2. Any suggestions? I have a Nikon D7100 also.
You definitely will want to be careful about changing lenses on a safari because the sensor can get dirty fast so it would be great to keep a single lens kit for that as well. On an APS-C camera, the 150-600 is probably way too long for a single lens kit so you would absolutely want 2 lenses. You might be able to get away with a 100-400mm lens though which are very popular. The quality on the 18-400 is a little worse but if you are not printing, you likely will barely notice the difference on your D7100 and can do a single lens kit to save weight and not get the sensor dirty.
Dan Watson Thank you for the advice.
Did you take the picture from the disney avatar theme park.? Im glad to see that rockwork @ 12:07. We modeled that in 3d. Detailed all the steel for the frame work. I feel happy seeing it in the real world
+TheG7thcapo yep I did. That's awesome! It's really amazing work
Cool video
Beware, the ‘400mm’ is only at or near infinity focus!! On super zooms the focus ring causes a lot of zoom in and out.
ie. a subject 10ft away at 400mm, would be equivalent to say 290mm on a 150-500mm lens at the same distance.
Does it worth buying this lense for my full frame body for travel purpose ?
Nope, it will not work on full frame.
Does this work with old APS-C camera like Canon 600D?
Yep, it sure will
Your videos are always great!
Thanks so much!!!
I have Nikon D5100. Will this lense be good for my camera.
Yep, it sure will
Hi Dan, very good video. I have a Canon 200D , and I'm planning to buy a lens like this one, but is it possible to get good shots of soccer (not professional, friends, school) with a very blurry background but a very clear image of the main player(s) ? Thks for helping me. Rgds from Chile
Hey, yes it would be but if you don't mind using 2 lenses instead of this 1 super zoom, you will get better quality. For soccer and general sports I highly recommend this lens: bhpho.to/2fFMALs
Dan Watson Hey Dan, thks a lot for yr answer😎
Can somebody simplify and explain chromatic aberration for me? I'm not really sure what it is.
Red and purple lines that typically appear around fine detail edges if you zoom in to a photo
Thanks for the info!
I have the lens and love it.
Roger Younce how's the iq with vc and without vc and what about the iq at 400mm
No offense, but you are basically required to like the lens after you decided to buy it, so I can never take seriously these kind of opinions. Hope it's actually good (for you), though.
Can this work with a Sony a6500 Mirrorless? If so, what adapter to use? Hoping for your response?
I would not use it with the a6500. You are best off sticking with Sony lenses on that camera for now. Autofocus performance will not be great with adapters.
Thank you for your prompt reply and advice. More power to your page
Unless I missed something, but will this lens work with my full frame Canon 5D Mark II, and my Canon R8 with an EF adapter?
Yes, there is an EF version that will work with both
@@learningcameras there is? I looked at our big Canadian store and all they had was for cropped sensor cameras. Can you provide me a link to an "EF" version plz?
Do you think the image quality is better than of the Canon 55-250mm STM?
No
I own and my unbiased opinion is that it is a pretty good lens. I carry it most of the time. It extends a lot so beware. Thanks Tamron.
Hi Sir, Can i use this lense in my Nikon D3400?
Yep
The correct way to see this lens:
*Good Upgrade for your kit lens,*
*All In One, Multi Purpose Lens*
_No need to change lenses on site._
@@0uincy Yep, low light, esp. video, is where it falls short. Crop sensors are too small to give good noise with f/3.5. I use the Sigma Art 1.8 lenses for that.
In Japan (or in my home country France) we say Ni kon not Naikon btw ^^ 😉
Ní kon got it so cool😂😂😂😂👌
You need to do your test with a Canon 80D so you can actually tell if it suits a Canon better than your Nikon.
Are tamron lenses compatible with both nikon and canon?
Yep, you will see it listed as a Canon or Nikon version. You have to buy 1 or the other though....you can't put the Nikon version on the Tamron
Hey Dan, would i be able to shoot portraits indoors with this lens? I'm torn between this and the tamron 35-150mm
For my nikon d7200. What do you think?
HEELLPP!
So this wouldn't be my first choice for portraits especially indoors. Either a 35 or 50mm prime lens would be good or the 35-150 works great. The Sigma 17-70mm is also a solid budget option
@@learningcameras Thanks Dan, 35-150mm it is. I do have a Sigma 17-50mm f2.8 and a Yongnuo 50mm f1.8 so this will be my 3rd lens. Thanks again.
I have an old Sony DC hx-1 it has a 20x zoom..😅
Will this fit on a new Cannon EOS t7?
Yes, just make sure you get the Canon EF version: bhpho.to/3QUx9g0