
Originally Posted by
therealmacoy
Bro, i'm canvassing lately for a lens with this same range. I really would like to buy a Nikkor instead of a third party lens but the price is really disappointing me. Unsay distinct advantage ng Nikkor 18-200 nmo compared sa latest ng tamron na:
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

This one is selling at 27K-28K brand new which is just about the same price as yours... but i really want a nikkor instead of a third party lens.
Please PM your last price and if in case i lean towards Nikkor, can i test your unit? Does it have warranty? Will you accept trade plus cash?
@Chip:
I think some reviews rate this particular TAMMY as better than the NIKKOR AF-S 18-200mm VR II (Which is the latest and better version the TS item).
AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO for Nikon: Hands-on review - ClubSNAP Photography Forums
Despite its short-comings and pitfalls of being a slow lens with slow indecisive AF, IMO, the extra range and much better VC outweighs the flaws. I was more decisive in getting this TAMRON 18-270 VC than when deciding on getting the Nikon AF-S 18-200 VR II during its debut (which I never bought eventually). Dpreview's lens review recommended this lens while the Nikon AF-S 18-200 VR II was recommended with reservations. A look at their test charts shows that on paper, the TAMRON is tad sharper than the Nikon's. Nevertheless, the Nikon still wins by having a SWM. This lens is not for serious work but sure is a remarkable walkabout, travel and all-in-one lens. TAMRON calls this lens "The Ultimate All-In-One Zoom: Longest, Steadiest Lens On Earth", I have to agree with them on that.
This is why i'm asking the TS if based on his experience with this lens, what other notable advantages has he experienced with his lens... I really wanna hear personal and first-hand experiences of people who owns the lens rather than read them on reviews. If possible, i want to experience them first-hand before buying...
@ KE-25:
'Anyway I won't say much, the fact its a NIKKOR lens should do it. Its ok to have third party lenses as they are adequate but for Nikon Oficionados , There's no going back from a NIKKOR lens ... once you use one ull see what I mean
' I use nikon too... but i've also tried and used Tamron and Sigma's, and based on my personal opinion, their 'performance-per-cost' when compared with Nikkors and Canon is way better. Nikkors and Canons' just gives you that reassuring feeling of compatibility.
also, with regards to the price, I perfectly understand your dilemna. You bought it at a very expensive price and you cannot just drop the cost.
Anyway, why are you selling this lens when you have such a high regard for its versatility?
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