Im off to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore in 2 weeks and I need to travel light so am looking for a new all in one lens. Im thinking of the Tamron 18-250. Does anyone have any other alternatives or advice for me around the same budget. many Thanks
Cygnum Member 39 posts Joined Aug 2007 More info | Feb 21, 2008 04:22 | #1 Im off to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore in 2 weeks and I need to travel light so am looking for a new all in one lens. Im thinking of the Tamron 18-250. Does anyone have any other alternatives or advice for me around the same budget. many Thanks
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JimG I feel thoroughly satisfied  12,255 posts Likes: 2 Joined Jun 2005 Location: Australia. More info | Feb 21, 2008 04:32 | #2 The Sigma 18-200 OS gets some quite good reviews... and you get image stabilization, which is handy with the small apertures provided by such a super-zoom lens! Gear Listhttp://www.codastudios.com.au
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Jman13 Cream of the Crop  5,558 posts Likes: 11 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Columbus, OH More info | Feb 21, 2008 05:18 | #3 Yeah, if I needed a one lens solution for travel, I'd also go with the 18-200 OS. Jordan Steele - http://www.jordansteele.com
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smorter Goldmember  4,506 posts Likes: 19 Joined Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia More info | Feb 21, 2008 06:35 | #4 |
Feb 21, 2008 08:34 | #5 I'd vote for 24-105 F/4L. I use it as my all around lens. Body: 5D MKIII Gripped, 7D MKII
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shutterfiend Goldmember 2,058 posts Joined Feb 2007 Location: NJ More info | Feb 21, 2008 08:36 | #6 +1 for Sigma 18-200 OS https://photography-on-the.net …p=7812587&postcount=91776
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LightRules Return of the Jedi  9,911 posts Likes: 5 Joined Jun 2005 More info | Feb 21, 2008 11:06 | #7 Cygnum wrote in post #4962684  Im off to Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore in 2 weeks and I need to travel light so am looking for a new all in one lens. Im thinking of the Tamron 18-250. Does anyone have any other alternatives or advice for me around the same budget. many Thanks Sigma 18-200 OS. Do not underestimate the importance of in-lens stabilization, especially on these variable aperture superzooms. If Tamron's 18-250 had their VC unit, I'd probably have that one. But Sigma's 18-200 OS is really in a class by itself currently for Canon shooters. Nothing like it.
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DoubleNegative *sniffles*  10,533 posts Likes: 11 Joined Mar 2006 Location: New York, USA More info | Feb 21, 2008 11:26 | #8 If only there were such a lens... But if I had to take ONE lens, it'd probably be the Canon 28-300mm. Followed by either a Tamron 28-300mm Blah-Blah-Blah or Sigma 18-200mm OS. La Vida Leica!
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mypoppy31 Member  232 posts Joined Aug 2005 Location: Eastchester, NY More info | I just read your post.....here's a few shots I took with the Sigma 18-200 OS. The reason I like it is because I can shoot in very low light at a fairly slow shutter speed and get some decent results.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.  HOSTED PHOTO please log in to view hosted photos in full size.
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PerryGe Batteries? We don't need no... . . . or cards.  More info | Feb 26, 2008 19:50 | #10 Double Negative wrote in post #4964468 If only there were such a lens... But if I had to take ONE lens, it'd probably be the Canon 28-300mm. Followed by either a Tamron 28-300mm Blah-Blah-Blah or Sigma 18-200mm OS. That's the most accurate representation of Tamron's naming system I've ever seen Perry | www.perryge.com
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Rubberhead Goldmember  1,899 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2006 Location: South Carolina's Lowcountry More info | Feb 26, 2008 19:55 | #11 smorter wrote in post #4963063 Best? 28-300L My first thought too. EQUIPMENT: 40D | Rebel XT | EF 70-200mm f/4L IS | EF-S 10-22mm | EF 28-135mm IS | EF-S 18-55mm IS | EF 50mm 1.8 - flickr
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Meaty0 Goldmember  3,519 posts Joined Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia More info | Feb 26, 2008 20:20 | #12 Went to NYC recently and faced the same question. I bought a Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM and took my Nifty Fifty with me too. I sold the 70-300 when I got home and got only $60 less than I paid for it. Cheapest lens I ever bought
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brownbugger Senior Member  941 posts Joined Feb 2008 More info | Feb 26, 2008 20:34 | #13 18-200 , 28-300 .. buy anything with IS / OS / VR / VC Gripped Canon 50D, Canon 400D with BG-E3 Grip, 580 EXII Flash, Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L , Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L / Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 /Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 / Tamron AF18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD
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cicopo Goldmember  More info | Feb 26, 2008 21:14 | #14 Until I see some head to head test shots from both a Canon 28-300 & Sigma 18-200 OS that convince me that I want to carry all that extra weight & pay 4 times the price I will keep using my Sigma. (I have tried the 28-300 for a few test shots but doubt I'll ever own one). A skill is developed through constant practice with a passion to improve, not bought.
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DoubleNegative *sniffles* 10,533 posts Likes: 11 Joined Mar 2006 Location: New York, USA More info | Feb 27, 2008 08:05 | #15 perryge wrote in post #5002318 That's the most accurate representation of Tamron's naming system I've ever seen  .Hehehe... I don't know what they're thinking with their names, ugh. La Vida Leica!
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