Tamron 18-400 Lens - Field Test and Review (great zoom for both Nikon and Canon)
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- Опубликовано: 18 фев 2019
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After releasing my review on the Nikon 18-300, I received many questions regarding the Tamron 18-400. I was fortunate to get my hands on this lens thanks to the good folks at Robert's Camera!
Super zoom lenses are very convenient but tend to exhibit warping and vignetting at wide angles to some extent. Warping at wide angles is more noticeable when shooting straight line landscapes. Nonetheless, this is easy to fix in post processing.
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Tamron 18-400 for Nikon: amzn.to/2EieUNn
Tamron 18-400 for Canon: amzn.to/2Xcg3xt
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I’ve been using the Tamron 18-400mm lens for a year and can say it is excellent. The AF works fine with my Canon and the image stabilization helps quiet the lens when it’s extended. The lens usually sells for about $600, making it a very good value.
Thanks for the feedback and agreed:).
Hi Mark. Thank you so much for your videos. As a newbie photographer, I have been browsing through hundreds of youtube videos and most of them are geared towards people with thick wallets. A lot of us do not have a big budget or want to wait and see if this hobby is for us. Bought a second hand D3200 and instantly fell in love with it. However i just bought a new D5600 as I wanted the flip screen when using the tripod.
thanks for the post and glad to be of help/inspiration!:) sounds like you made a nice jump forward from the 3200 to the 5600 ... i like the 5600 for a variety of reasons including the flip screen:).
"Let's jump right in and have some fun" - I'm addicted :-) great review as always, I think the most important thing is the info on the top corner of each shoot . I would recommend to write the aperture range for this particular lens in the title.
LOL - thanks for the post/feedback!:) I thought the same regarding the aperture range as I have received a few questions on the topic:).
I purchased a D3400 6 months ago after watching your comparison of the D3400 and D3500. I love it. Your videos are the best I have watched overall. Thank you and please keep them coming.
Thanks for the post Samuel and glad to be of help!:)
You’re an amazing photographer. The images you capture are awesome.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) I feel there is something unique to capture just about everywhere - we only need to look:).
Excellent review as usual, thanks- loved the images you took, especially the night ones. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the post/feedback Neil!:) Night shots are fun and typically cap a long day of shooting a review like this one:).
@@RealWorld I've always struggled trying to capture decent night photos especially around Christmas time with all of the beautiful outside lighting decorations. I've actually had the most success using my SAMSUNG GALAXY S10 phone camera LOL.
Love your videos and work. Very clean and concise, you have helped me a lot with photography over the course of the past year or so. Thank you! I think I am going to rent this lens, it looks like it would be great for a walk around lens on my travels.
Thanks for the post/feedback Bryan and glad to be of help!:) Agreed - I think this might be a good all-around walk-around lens ... let me know your thoughts if you get the chance to test it.
I was wondering if you might give this lens a test run! Thanks - this has been super helpful, as with all of your photography vids. Much appreciated!
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
I really don’t know why would you get any thumbs down on this video. Your time in explaining the lens plus the editing efforts, the metadata, the quality of shots, editing quality.. you sir are a giant amongst us. THANK YOU...!
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:) When I first started posting on RUclips, I wondered the same ... why would someone thumb-down a video? Was it offensive, etc.? I soon discovered that the internet is FULL of every opinion known to man ... good, bad, ugly, and something between:). If I do not find a video helpful, I simply move on ... no need throw hate. In fact, I typically applaud the publisher for putting forth the effort. Nonetheless, I sense some people were having a bad day and wanted to share their ill feelings. In the end I realized nobody can satisfy everybody:).
I like your “be safe” at the end of your videos, not common in the photography world, in my line of work we always say that to each other before we go out on the road.
Thanks for the post Enrique ... life is short and I feel a bit of prudence goes a long way. A simple kind gesture can make a difference in someone's day:).
@@RealWorld I'm a retired engineer from our space program and after the Challenger accident NASA and the contractors really enhanced their focus on safety. He couldn't hold a meeting without first giving a safety message of some sort. We recognized you can't dictate safety, it has to become way of life. I've been retired for 10 years and to this day along with saying "have a nice day" I find myself now adding "and be safe" to everyone. I'm amazed at the many surprised reactions I receive. All positive and it seems to be a more meaningful response to them so I receive a LOT of Thank You's in return. "Have a nice day and be safe"
Got the lens based mostly on your review...and I like it. Agree with your opinions of the lens...very versatile. Thank you for the excellent videos.
thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Always like your video, great work man, support you from Hong Kong!
Thanks for the post/feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
You made me feel so much better about my decision. Thank you SO much sir. 🙏🏾✊🏾
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad to be of help!:)
I own this lens. It's a great all-around lens. A bit on the heavier side.
Thank you very much for your time and effort.
Glad to be of help and agreed:). A bit of the heavy side but the weight also lends to a solid build/construction:).
Great job describing the performance of the lens.
Thanks for the great review. I commented about the Sigma 18-300 and how I was interested in that, but now I'm thinking this lens or that one. Your reviews really help a lot.
Sigma and Tamron make good quality lenses in my opinion. I might lean towards the Tamron 18-400 as you get a bit more reach with a very similar build quality:).
@@RealWorld Thank you. Is there any other way I could contact you? I have a few questions.
Sure ... you can try realworldpicts@gmail.com ... I do not check it too often but this might be of the best option:).
such an underrated channel
You have sold it too me! Thank you for another brilliant video.
I have that lens paired with my D500. I have caught amazing bird shots with it, and is is such a great all around lens.
Thanks for the post/feedback David!:) I feel the same ... a good/solid lens:).
Thank you for the review. Please keep them coming. They are just great.
Oh I noticed you changed the background music, kinda liked the old one. Stay safe!
Thanks for the post/feedback:). I am working for find new background music - stay tuned:).
I love this lens. It is a great all rounder. Thanks for the review
Thanks for the feedback Brad - agreed!:) A great all around lens:).
I like the work you do. Keep it up!!
Thanks for the feedback Roy!:)
As usual good video 👌
Great review with crisp details.
I love mine. It is not as good as a good prime lens, but it is pretty good and can shoot almost anything and you might not miss a shot while changing lenses and less dust will get in your camera.
Another great video! I recently purchased the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5 Di II HLD and love it! If all the Tamron lenses are like this one I’ll be spending the extra money for a Tamron!
Thanks for the post/feedback Matt!:) Yes, this lens feels no different in my opinion - solid and well constructed.
Excellent reviews and photographs 📸 👍👌
Thank you. As usual a nice video.
Out of all the videos I have watched about this lens - You helped me to make my decision - Thank you sir for your time in putting this together, and your infectious enthusiasm - and by the way... Absolutely stunning images (especially the night shots - I love doing night shots and light painting) - For people who don't have allot of money, and must use what they have to get the job done, this lens will be a perfect fit for sure.
I love photography but don't have thousands to spend on equipment LOL
PS. I just subbed ;)
Thanks for the post/feedback Steven and glad to be of help!:) This is a great lens which fills a wide range. I like night shots as well and created a couple of videos that you might like and should be of some help ...
steel wool - ruclips.net/video/awXp9wvZo6w/видео.html
trailing lights - ruclips.net/video/TbSgl5e6h7I/видео.html
Beautiful, I will check them out, and thanks for the response...
Good video! I just picked up this lens used for a good price in almost new condition. Loving it on my D500!.
Thanks for the post Ed!:) Ahhhh yes - really like the D500 as well! :)
Great review! I'm looking for a lens to take on our Alaskan cruise in a few months and this looks like a winner. I just found your channel and the instant you started shooting, I said, "That's Indianapolis!" I grew up there but live in Arizona now. :-)
Thanks for the post/feedback Scott and sounds like you will have a great opportunity to capture some awesome shots!:) LOL - yes, Indianapolis is the heart of Hoosier land!:) I have taken many trips to Phoenix year ago ... blazing hot in the summer but nice in the winter:). I have a handful of downtown shots in my review video on the fixed 35 and fixed 50 as well.
Great review. Very helpful format and info. Thank you. Honestly though, I'm more interested in the rig this video was shot with. The video itself is so sharp. What did you use?
Thanks for the post/feedback Ryan!:) Ahhhh yes ... I believe this video was taken with the Panasonic G7. I believe this is the same camera I used to capture photos in another video ... ruclips.net/video/7JbO7E9vCNA/видео.html ... this is relatively affordable/solid camera that I tested over the course of a few months.
Tamron makes great lenses. quality parts, awesome coatings, and probably the best optical stabilization system in the business right now. I own their SP45 prime and it's a lens I love and cherish. build quality is really impressive. But really though, it's the man(or woman) behind the equipment. you are an awesome photographer. Amazing looking shots. Lately I've been frustrated with my aps-c sensor camera because I can't get shot that look that good and thought about moving into full frame then I see your video and am reminded that it's not my equipment. I'll keep learning and practice, practice, practice... always enjoy your vids. thanks.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Agreed - Tamron and Sigma make good quality lenses in my experience. Sounds like you are on the right path as well ... keep shooting ... practice, practice, practice, and practice some more:). A bit of knowledge and experience can go a long way regardless of equipment to some extent:).
Very underrated post - Great insight!
I myself have seen myself "wanting more" from the camera, but it's more in terms of functions rather than for quality in my pictures.
But I do understand your line of thought!
I have that exact setup! I love the lens. Most of my best shots are on that lens. Great video!
Thanks for the post/feedback Michael!:) Nice to hear your experience with the lens ... seems very solid and well constructed in my opinion:).
@@RealWorld your videos have helped me make lots of choices on gear, first the body, then the zomei tripod! You give us subscribers such amazing content and experience.
Glad to be of help Michael!:)
I won this lens in a photo contest on Grey Learning Academy. It seems very good, and useful for almost any occasion. I agree, it is very solid feeling, and all the adjustments are very smooth. A big step up from most of my lenses.
NICE win Frank - that is awesome!:) Enjoy the lens!:)
lucky duck! congrats--great lens
Looking forward to more uploads😊Appriciate your work 👍Hello From Maldives
Thanks for the post/feedback Mohamed and welcome from the United States!:)
Perfect review, You made my choice and I will go for it...:)This lens looks like perfect choice for my photo-world.
Thanks for the post/feedback and enjoy the ride!:) The 18-400 is a GREAT lens in my opinion.
Go for it, you will not be disappointed.
I love the style of your reviews! As a newbie photographer, I have been trying to decide between the Nikon 18-300 and the Tamron 18-400 for a Nikon 5600. I think you have made my decision for me.
thanks for the post/feedback Chris and glad to be of help!:)
I was in same boat, have the D5600. I tried the Tamron , then gave up on it due to poor image quality. I just now replaced it with the nikon 18-300
Haha I'm in the eaxct same situation, just haven't tried any of the lenses. i guess D5600 is pretty popular huh?
Hi, please advise...... at 18mm which shows best quality..this Nikon lens or Tamron 18 to 400 mm....
Similarly at 300 mm....which of the two shows better results.
@@rogue277 thanks for sharing your experience. I'm on the same boat as you, so I guess I will go straight to the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G for my D5600👏
6:50 The Manual focus works well in manual mode.
When in Auto mode, you cannot adjust the focus like you would with other lenses.
This is why you felt that the ring was hard to rotate.
If you placed the switch into Manual mode, the ring rotates smoothly, easily and accurately.
Thanks for the post/comment Ron ... good to know/share:).
Cool and very informative video as usual. I think this is a good lens. İt is like all-in-one for beginners. And the pictures you shot look sharp to me. Maybe it is the ability of d3400😄. (The Squirrel was so cute😄).
Thanks for the post/feedback:). This is a good/solid all-in-one super zoom lens choice in my opinion. I saw the squirrel at the cemetery feeding on a nut. He paused for a few seconds which allowed to compose and snap the shot:). The 400mm was a big plus in getting the shot given the distance between myself and the squirrel:).
Looking for a travel light solution. Thanks for your excellent review as usual.
Glad to be of help ... a great all around lens in my opinion!:)
Thanks for the review. I like your videos and learned a lot from them.
I have a question; do you prefer this lens (tamron 18-400) to the Nikon 80-400mm?
Ahhhhh yes, the Nikon 80-400 ( amzn.to/2Emv60j ) is a great lens but pricey in my opinion:). Given the costs, I might lean towards the Tamron 18-400 unless you have extra money in the budget:).
Very informative as always looks a great lens 🖒🖒🖒
Thanks for the feedback Stephen ... a nice/solid lens in my opinion:)
Great review, I bought this lens to go with my Nikon D7500, very pleased!
Mark, thank you for a very nice demonstration of this beast. Is it possible for you to release some of the samples you have taken in this video? Thx.
I have considered creating a generic dropbox account for the channel ... stay tuned:).
Hi from the UK,(Wales) have you ever thought about coming over the pond and doing some photo shoots.thanks for all the good advice you have given throughout the years, and for fighting the cause for the entry level camera's 👍
thanks for the post/feedback Vincent!:) i have given some thought to taking a road trip but have not settled on a location(s). Wales might make for an interesting visit!:)
Amazing Video as usual..Thank you so much for this...Having used to shoot wih my Nikon P500 (24-810mm 35mm equiv) I am sometime feeling the lack of flexibility with my D3400 with the 3 different lenses i got...Hopefully I will get this sometine in the near future.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Ahhhh yes, the P500 has an extensive zoom although small sensor. The Tamron 18-400 gets you close with a far better/larger sensor:).
RealWorld Yes that's why I am hoping to get the Tamron 18-400...best lens for all rounder performance i think.
Very informative, thank you for sharing
Keep up the great job!
Thanks for the feedback Tom!:)
Just bought the Tamron 18-400mm (thanks primarily to your excellent review) and took it for a spin this past weekend in Washington DC and WOW !! That's ALL I will say. Very impressed and guess what? I put it on my D300s (seriously). This camera came out in 2009 and I fell madly in love with it so much so that I now have 4 bodies. I swear by this camera because, by now, I know EVERYTHING about it. Back to the lens though ... It is TOTALLY compatible with my old Nikon camera. I'm not a PRO, but I've been shooting, and selling pics now for about 30 years and have done VERY WELL selling my images, especially during the recent two-year pandemic. One question: Do you shoot with your ISO on automatic?
Thanks for the post/feedback and glad you enjoy the lens :)! It is solid on multiple fronts, and I continue to given praise to Tamron for the lens. I have shot in DC as well and appreciate the target rich environment:). I do use auto ISO and leverage a function button to adjust on the fly instead. I typically leave the ISO to 100 and open the aperture first if more light is needed. If still too dark, I will take a look at the shutter speed and if still too dark, I will raise the ISO. all of this depends on the desired results of the photo though :).
Thx for the review!
Glad to be of help!:)
Nice shots! I especially like the snaps of the LDS Temple (Mormon Temple).
Yes, the Angel on top of the Temple is Gold Plated, and is the same on top of All LDS temples.
Ahhhh interesting and thank you:).
Great video! I too own this lens have had it since Sept 2018 it is on a Canon T6i/750D, went to the Caribbean on Celebrity Cruise lines in November shot hundreds of photos a few stinkers but hey that's the way things go. Overall I was very happy with its performance. This Tamron is my walk around lens, I very rarely change to my prime Canon 24mm pancake lens, and I never use the 18-55mm kit lens. It spends its time on the shelf with my older Pentax and Minolta 35mm film cameras and an assortment of lenses. BTW this lens is compatible with Tamrons Tap-in base allowing focal adjustment @18, 35, 50, 70, 100, 200, 300 and 400mm over 3 distance zones (0,45m, 3m, and infinity).
Thanks for the post/feedback Daniel!:) Sounds like a great opportunity for photos:). Agreed as well - if using the 18-400 or 18-300, I would sideline the 18-55:).
2024 and I just bought one for my 7200. Great lens 😊
I was considering investing in the 18-400mm lens for my nikon D3400 ,but then realized that the Nikon A900 camera that I also have has a zoom which is equal to 450mm. So with that being said will use the small kit lens along with the A900 for my zoom shots. A 2 camera deal .. Keep up the good work
Thanks for the post/comment!:) Ahhhh yes, the A900 - a nice super zoom camera. The one major challenge to the A900 is the sensor size.
Excellent review. I'm buying one TOMORROW. Question: Do you recomment setting the ISO to auto?
i suspect you have the lens by now and put it through the paces - i really like this lens :). i typically shoot with manual ISO and quickly adjust as needed to gain a proper exposure. i control the aperture to maintain exposure at the lower ISO and adjust the ISO secondarily. if you shoot is auto ISO (which I have done before as well), set the max to something you are good with - for example, 1600 (although i have shot with much higher as well) :).
thanks ! Very helpful!
Great review and you know what you seem a nice guy too 👍🏻
Thanks for the feedback/post!:)
Good presentation. .very nice to see
Thanks for the feedback!:)
Thank you very much for this great Video and Review! I am still quite new to DSLR, but just bought my first own Camera (after borrowing several others before). It is a Nikon D5600. As a lense, I got a Tamron 18-200 but watching this Review, I am considering to maybe upgrade it before heading for a long backpacking trip this fall to the 18-400. Would you recommend doing so or will the 18-200 be sufficient for some bird and landscape photography? And will the extra weight of approx 310g make it too heavy? Alongside one of the 18-200/400 I am planning to carry on a 35mm f/1.8... Thank you very much in advance.
Thanks for the post/feedback/question!:) I really like the 18-400 - this is a solid lens with many great attributes. I also shot with the 18-200 for many years - a great all around lens as well. Would I upgrade to the 18-400? The extra 200mm will provide extra reach for wildlife, however you can capture wildlife with the 18-200 as well. If I only had the 18-55 and/or the 70-300 and did not already own the 18-200, I would strongly consider the 18-400. If I already had the 18-200, I might pass:). You could always sell the 18-200 and buy the 18-400 lowering your total cost of ownership though:).
solid review
Night shot where just great Bro ...lens seems to be quiet good, except for vignetting part, which also doesn't seem to be in the sample shoots u have done Bro...great video Bro ...pls keep it up
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) Ahhhh yes, good point with regards to vignetting:). If I experienced any, I may have corrected it in Lightroom:).
I like that camera lens im going to buy one for my 80d and the 10-24 and the 35mm so i definitely got to have that camera lens all from tamron
Can you please make a review of 200-500mm nikon lens with Nikon D3400?
Thanks i bought one .....Thanks to your Help... Thank you so much ..
Glad to be of help and enjoy the lens!:)
Still a great video 5 years down the road.
thanks for the post!:) it is fun to look bad at this video. i recall the coooooold day:).
Great video. Thanks. I don't know if it's only me but I think the images quality and sharpness specially seems better than Nikon 18-300mm to me.
Thanks for the post/feedback!:) They seem very similar to me but tough to tell:).
An excellent video on the Tamron 18-400 lens. I am wondering how it compares to the 80-400mm AF Nikon in Sharpness.
surprisingly well in my opinion:). I like both but feel the Tamron is equally sharp.
In my opinion it is more a perfect lens for vacations in southern regions with plenty of light. I hope that something Tamaron will release a version for Sony.
Hello .. thank you four your videos , they always help me to get new tips ., I am wondering if this lens is good for a Nikon 7500 series .. I will really appreciated your answer .. have a nice day
Glad to be of help!:) Ahhhh yes ... this would be a great lens to pair with the D7500. This is a solid lens and I really like the 7000 series as well:).
nice review
Perfect review..Living in UK,just order mine from CLIFTON CAMERAS..thank you so much for your hard work and time..
thanks for the feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
Great video. 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?
Thanks for the feedback/question:). This still a solid/awesome lens today and will be for many years in my opinion:). Lenses tend to hold their value and withstand time for the most part:).
I have Nikon D5200. And if I fit this lens to that, do I need to upgrade camera software or anything else I need to consider to make it better?
Thanks in advance.
Great review and thank you. One recommendation...stick with the J Hacha de Zola songs - League Boots and Blue Sky. Thanks to you, I've added those songs to my favorites list.
thanks for the post/feedback!:) a great groups with some great sounds!:)
Question
I have a nikon z 6ii..Tamron says it is compatible. If I were to use a 2x extender should I use tamrons or nikons ?
Great video
l like the tamron lens i am a Nikon lover but i like this lens thanks and keep up the good work peter from holland
Thanks for the feedback and welcome from the United States!:)
Best lens if you are only to buy ONE lens apart from the kit lens. Nice vid as usually!
Thanks for the feedback Pablo and agree!:)
What wide angle lens do you recommend?
What about the nikon 10-20?
Do we have any benefits with entry level dslr like d3300 with additional wide angle lens ?
Thanks for the post/question:). I might suggest the following 3 lenses: 1) the Nikon 10-20 ( amzn.to/2Wbn8km ) 2) the Tokina 11-16 ( amzn.to/2W7qhBM ) 3) the Sigma 10-20 ( amzn.to/2ErabsH ). Two benefits to using a dedicated wide angle lens: 1) you get a wider field of view which is relatively obvious considering you can open to 10mm:) 2) you significantly reduce the likelihood of warping which is found when shoot at 18mm on a super zoom lens like the 18-300 (still noticeable on the 18-55 but not as much). Hope this helps!:)
Actually, I do have a question. Should I turn off the image stabilization switch when shooting landscapes from a decent tripod? thanks.
Yes, I would disable VR when using a tripod especially if using a slower shutter. VR will help to stabilize a shot but will do so at a cost which will result is a slightly softer image.
Based on the specs, I could easily see this lens being part of a travel system. Get an 18-400mm and then match it with 2-3 great prime lenses for faster pictures or shallower depth of field.
Fully agree James!:) I like to take my fixed 50 or fixed 35 along for the ride:).
Very helpful. thanks
Thanks for the feedback and glad to be of help!:)
Thanks for your thorough review! Just wanted to ask about the sharpness of the images, especially at 400m. I have a cheap 70-300mm Tamron for my D3300 and, while it is overall great for its price (>£100), at 300mm images look too soft especially when shooting at wildlife. I’m considering upgrading to the 18-400mm to get this sharpness I’m lacking now plus the full range versatility of course. I guess the 18-400 is of much better quality and won’t have the softness issue, but I wanted to know your opinion on image detail/sharpness with this lens. Than, you!
He didn't answer you, but I can--it's pretty good. Mine is on a canon 80D, and my main issue is that the canon is so sensitive about lighting. I have a 300mm nikon that is more user friendly, but when the lighting is right, the canon is great. Good luck! Happy shooting!!
I have a Canon Rebel T3i and I'm considering this lens in an EF-S mount. From personal experience, can anyone tell me if this lens captures sharper images than the kit 70-300mm zoom?
Hey, greetings from England. I was wondering after watching a lot of your videos, what is your all-time favourite photograph that you have taken?
Thanks for the post and welcome from the United States!:) That is a tough question as I have taken many shots over the years. Thinking back, I really liked some of the shots taken in the steel wool video ( ruclips.net/video/awXp9wvZo6w/видео.html ) ... hmmmmm - would need to give this more thought:).
Indian rap definitely keeps you awake maybe I should listen to that while I’m working out.
I wanted to know, I have the Sony A6300 I have the canon ring but I’m curious if all the functions will work as native to Sony. Like always great work thank you.
LOL - ahhhh yes, the music is always a challenge:). Will all the functions work when using Canon lenses on a Sony camera with an adapter ring? This will depend on the ring:). Some rings will only provide manual manipulation and others will provide full functionality.
Thanks for the video. Is it possible to have comparison between Tamron 16-300mm and 18-400mm ?
I will see if I can get my hands on one (the 16-300):)
Helpful video. Traveling to Hawaii with Nikon D750. Considering this as the travel lens. For balance, also considering a prime lens of 35mm or 50mm. Any suggestions?
Hawaii will be an awesome photo adventure!:) I really like your thought process ... a great/solid camera body (D750), a great/solid versatile lens (18-400), and one great/solid fixed lens (either the 35 or the 50 (both are awesome (if i had to chose, i would lean towards the 50)). not certain i would bring anything else given the size/weight of everything except a joby gorillapod. when i am on a photo adventure, i take mostly the same! :)
This lens got my attention. The range is amazing. It sure beats a smartphone.
Ahhhh yes, I have given thought to creating a vid on smartphone photography:).
@@RealWorld My Samsung Galaxy S10 takes better photos than my NIKON D70. On a recent 6,000 mile motor home trip we took last Sept I took ALL 1500 travel photos with my cell phone, including some short videos.
Thank you!
Thanks for the great review. One question. Can you engage the zoom lock at any focal lenght or just when it's fully retracted?
thanks for the question kevin although i am not completely certain of the ask:). you cannot zoom if the lens if fully retracted - you must adjust the lens to achieve any desired zoom.
I just want to know if you can turn on the zoom LOCK switch even zoomed to 230mm or 350mm OR will it only lock in the 18mm setting? I already have an 18-200 with terrible zoom creep. I always thought a lock that you could turn on at any focal length would be a perfect solution.
ahhhhhh - okay, i have a better understand and can fully relate to your question. i have experienced lens creep as well (more so on older lenses). nonetheless, this lens does not offer a random lock and will only lock when fully retracted, however i have not experienced any significant issues with creep on this lens which is good:).
Hi, can it fit the Nikon D5500?
Great information sir! But I have a question- I am using Nikon d5200. Do you think Tamron 18-400 should be a better choice than Nikon 18-300 for my camera? Or should I select a different lens altogether in this range considering my camera model is old now?
If you are looking for a wide zoom range, I would lean towards the Tamron over the Nikon:). Both are good choices and will produce great results, however I feel the Tamron has a slight better build quality and offers an extra 100mm of zoom:).
@@RealWorld Perfect! You just made my day!! Thank you!
I have been watching all your videos and they are very well done. This one caught my eye as I have been thinking about this lens.The question I have is the lens is for a DX body. It is 18 - 400. So is there a crop factor in this. Do you times this by 1.5 so it would be 27 - 600 equivalent? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the post/feedback Stephen and glad to be of help!:) You are correct. In order to get the 35mm equivalent you should multiply the focal length by the crop factor (Nikon is 1.5 and Canon is 1.6). Funny how/why manufactures play this game - meaning, they all advertise a certain focal range based on 35mm or full frame knowing the lens is made for crop (this might make for a good/quick video:)). Perhaps this is done to keep things simple. Nonetheless, the Tamron 18-400 is really 27-600 ... this is why bird photographers like crop sensors (for extra reach).
@@RealWorld Thanks for getting back to me on this. I was hoping that it would be 27 - 600. I was looking at the Sigma 100 - 400 but its more expensive and its the long end that I am interested in. I'll be heading to my camera store soon to pick one up. I just watched your water droplet video also. Lots of projects for me to try out :)
I have that 18/400mm lens from Tamron and I got to say that the best lens I ever had just when I do long exposure or shooting the Moon or landscape photography but I haven't tried portrait yet but I will say I recommend that lends to anybody
Thanks for the feedback Mike ... nice to hear your experiences:). Seems like a solid well constructed lens:).
@@RealWorld yes it did
Post some bird photos from that lens
asnfhtm lzxsje I use the 18-400 mm for half a year or so for wildlife, birdfotography is really good with this lens, the quality is good although you can’t get a really really Sharp picture on 400 mm. But in general I’m very happy with lens
@@wiltho1574 thanks for reply. If possible kindly share bird and wild life photographes from this lens
I really loved this lens
Agreed - it simply felt solid and I enjoyed the extra reach:).
It's really handy to get that extra reach...
I have watched your video on this lens and the Nikon 18-300mm lens. If you had to choose one of them over the other which would you choose and why? I am going to Europe for 2 weeks and only want to take one lens. I have learned tons from your videos and would like your opinion. Thank you for your videos.
Thanks for the post/question Katie:). If given the choice, I might lean towards the Tamron 18-400:). The Tamron feels solid, produces great quality (similar to the 18-300), and has more reach at a similar price point compare to Nikon. Sounds like you have a great adventure ahead. Take time to completely familiarize yourself with the camera/capabilities and travel safe!:)
Great video! What is the aperture range on the lens?
www.tamron.eu/lenses/18-400mm-f35-63-di-ii-vc-hld/
3.5-6.3 - At 18mm it's 3.5 and it'll slowly start stepping 'up' when zooming in.
I imagine the lens goes 'up to' f22 or something like that.
E: F/22-40 :)
I have just brought this lens, swapped my Nikon 18-200mm, great for walk about, no weight to carry not un-like when l have my four pro lenses with me plus tripod, l would recommend the Tamron 18-400mm but remember it has been designed for the smaller sensor,
Thanks for the post/feedback ... a nice/solid lens!:)