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Superzoom lenses have a massive focal length from wide-angle to super-telephoto. They let you keep ONE LENS on your camera for almost anything - never have to stop and dig through your bag to change lenses! In fact, leave your backpack at home, because with a superzoom lens you need only your camera, one lens, and a strap on your shoulder.
Tony & Chelsea Northrup review & demonstrate superzoom lenses, using the Tamron 18-300 (for Sony at sdp.io/mt18300 or for Fuji at sdp.io/mf18300) and the Tamron 28-200 (for Sony at sdp.io/mt28200). They'll talk about the benefits compared to your kit lens or your smartphone (specifically sharp details on faraway subjects such as wildlife), as well as how to get the best portraits, landscape and travel photos.
Here's our recommendations for superzoom lenses for different platforms:
Sony APS-C cameras (such as the a6000, a6100, a6400, a6500, a6600): sdp.io/mt18300
Sony full frame cameras (such as the a7 III, a7 IV, a7R III, a7R IV): sdp.io/mt28200
Fujifilm X-mount (such as the X-T4, X-H1, X-H2, X-T5, X-T3, X-T30): sdp.io/mf18300
Canon RF cameras (such as the R, RP, R5, R6, R3): sdp.io/mc24240
Canon RF-S cameras (such as the R7, R10): sdp.io/mc18150
Canon EF-S cameras (Rebel, 7D, 70D, 80D, 90D): sdp.io/mc18400
Nikon DX cameras (D3300, D3400, D5500, D500): sdp.io/mn18400
Nikon DX mirrorless cameras (Zfc, Z50): sdp.io/mz18140
Nikon Z cameras (Z5, Z6, Z7, Z9): sdp.io/mz24200
Olympus cameras (OM-1, EM-1, EM-5, EM-10): sdp.io/mo12100
0:00 Tony tries acting 😬
0:22 Introduction
1:46 Milford Photo promo
2:15 Versatility
3:36 Drawbacks
4:44 Portraits
6:41 Sports
7:42 Which superzoom should you get?
8:27 Milford Photo promo
9:15 Summary
Here's our recommendations for superzoom lenses for different platforms: Sony APS-C cameras (such as the a6000, a6100, a6400, a6500, a6600): sdp.io/mt18300 Sony full frame cameras (such as the a7 III, a7 IV, a7R III, a7R IV): sdp.io/mt28200 Fujifilm X-mount (such as the X-T4, X-H1, X-H2, X-T5, X-T3, X-T30): sdp.io/mf18300 Canon RF cameras (such as the R, RP, R5, R6, R3): sdp.io/mc24240 Canon RF-S cameras (such as the R7, R10): sdp.io/mc18150 Canon EF-S cameras (Rebel, 7D, 70D, 80D, 90D): sdp.io/mc18400 Nikon DX cameras (D3300, D3400, D5500, D500): sdp.io/mn18400 Nikon DX mirrorless cameras (Zfc, Z50): sdp.io/mz18140 Nikon Z cameras (Z5, Z6, Z7, Z9): sdp.io/mz24200 Olympus cameras (OM-1, EM-1, EM-5, EM-10): sdp.io/mo12100
Thank you for another fun&useful vid.Say, is there a lens which can produce wide pictures as the Fujifilm Tx1\Hasselblad X-Pan??
What do you think of the Nikon 24-120 f/4 VR for my Nikon D810?
@@billakers7650 Consider it a good F5.6 lens and an ok F4 one.
Nothing for Canon EF-M? I will admit that EF-S Tamron 18-400 looks really interesting. I'll keep it in mind once I get an adaptor.
Way too much of advertasing
Don't forget the ultimate "people photography superzoom": the Tamron 35-150mm f2.0-f2.8. Sharpness and bokeh of this are amazing. The focal range is huge and very useful.
My favorite everything lens
I’m loving mine on my Sony A7IV. Pairing it with the new Tamron 20-40mm F2.8, the holy duo!
My favorite day to day lens. A little heavy but the 35 mm f2 to 150 f2.8 is totally worth it.
hate not having access to this one as an RF shooter 😕
A 70-200/4.0 is my go to zoom.
Great video! This consideration (and lack of the Tamron 18-300mm at the time) drove me away from my A6000 and into M50+Tamron 18-400mm with even crazier reach. When I switched the body to 7D2, this gear became too heavy for hikes though, so I replaced it with an Olympus E-M1 and M.Zuiko 14-150mm for half the price of the Canon kit! It has the reach of 28-300 on full frame and when I slap it on my second body (E-PM2 that I almost got for free on eBay), it weighs the same as a pint of beer! And still takes great pictures! Gotta love super zooms!
The Tamron 28-200m is definitely a versatile lens (my latest acquisition, replacing the 28-75mm as my always-with-me lens) but, despite of the opposite being said several times in this video, it DOES NOT HAVE image stabilisation!! At least one can mitigate that (to some extend) with the in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) from Sony cameras.
I have and love the Tamron 28-200 for Sony. It provides an unbeatable combo of zoom range, image quality, size, weight, and price. Small correction for the video, though: It does not have vibration compensation. You have to rely on IBIS and shutter speed for sharp images.
I Loved the 28-200mm Tamron but i Sold it and got the 28-75mm G2 Tamron instead. I Just didn't like the bokeh of the 28-200mm.
Is it a full frame lens?
@@AustinandtheDrafts yes
I learned this many years ago. I always travel, or go on vacations, or I’m out with “normal” people doing “normal” stuff, with just one lens, a super zoom. Never take any other lenses with me. If it’s not a photo trip, or an outing where I know exactly I go to shoot and what I’m shooting, I don’t bother bringing any other lenses. The result: much, much better photos. Because for photos on the go, you’d never have the right lens on the camera, most of what you’ll do is changing lenses, hurry, and distress everything and everybody. However, when I do ho on photo trips and outings alone or with my photographer friends, I bring the big boy toys. I love primes especially.
I prefer my 2.8 24-70mm lens for my running and gunning shots with the R6. If push comes to shove, cropping is possible und usually pretty good. But 90% of my shots are done within the zoom range of 24-70 and the images are (in my opinion) much better than with any super zoom lens I ever tried.
@@Yankeededandy62 They are not if you can’t take them. What I shoot as a photography hobbyist rarely fits in that focal range range. Most of my shots are 120mm and up, or on the ultra wide side 15mm to 20mm. The 24-70mm though, as a lens to shoot outings with friends and family, yes, it’s a great choice, for me it’s the only time I use that range. The 24-70mm f/2.8 is also a perfect lens for professionals shooting events, I’d say it’s the probably the single “must have” lens. So yes, it depends a lot on what you shoot.
Last winter we went on a 4 months family trip and I had brought the Canon RF 24-240mm. Amazing lens and I'm super happy with the pictures quality! About 95% of the pictures taken were with that lens and the remaining was with the 35mm 1.8 for low light situations or for when I wanted to carry a lighter kit.
This was very informative and helpful! The comparison between kit lenses, smart phones, and prime lenses was a great addition. The one line where it was stated that it doesn't need to be the sharpest and it's not expected with these lenses was a wakeup call as I've been going down the rabbit hole of prime lenses. These were such a night and day different from kit and smart phones! Thank you for this!
Hey. Thanks for attaching the crop sensor equivalents. So many photography channels assume only full frame uses are watching.
First: thanks for your support for local photo stores! Second: great to see super zoom lenses get the credit deserved for a lens that can always be on your camera when traveling (until you really need a specific purpose lens). My mini traveling kit is a Lumix G100 with 14-140mm [28-280mm ff). This featherweight combo fits in the palm of my hand!
Similar here - I use a GH5 or GX80 with the 14-140mm give a versatile lightweight camera setup (especially the GX80). If I think I need to push in more I have the 100-300mm and if I really need to go wider then I have an adapted sigma 8-16mm on a 0.71 focal reducer giving me a 5.6-11.2mm ultrawide zoom but the majority of the time the 14-140 is on the camera. I may take the kit 12-32mm lens just because it is so small in comparison to the others and there's time when I want to be as discreet as possible and it hardly takes up any room or weight.
the 18-300 is my typical carry around, I've gotten really good results. I typically will carry the sony 11mm as well for when i want the really wide. its such a small lens so its easy to carry. after that i may carry the sigma 30mm or 56mm is i think i will be in darker spaces a lot. but the super zoom lives on my camera. with it i never worry about having the wrong lens on because most of my stuff is going somewhere and not knowing what I will find that i want to photo.
Great vid as always. Loved the comparison to the smart phones images, which showed the superzooms deliver better quality.
This got me back years ago when I was considering to get my first serious camera. I saw a video from Tony @ Chelsea that drove me into FUJI. Great recommendation! In that video they also recommended a super zoom, the 18 135 as a first lens. Not that great. I needed years of prime shooting to really get into zoom for good composition and control of the lens. The variable aperture drove me crazy so many times! My recommendation for a beginner> get a prime. If really into zoom, then use it as a set of fixed lenses: 18 35 50…avoid for a while the intermediate ones until you get it.
I've been using an 18-200mm Nikkor superzoom for years on my aging Nikon d80 and love it. Rarely take it off. I actually wore the rubber grip off it a few times and had to re-glue it since it gets so much use. I also do a lot of shooting with a Samsung S21 Ultra cell that I love. Best of both worlds. Nice review.
Thanks for sharing this guys! I’m learning so much from your videos. Buying equipment can really be daunting when you’re new at being an amateur photographer. I definitely plan to buy your book and video course to go along with my camera when I get enough saved up. Thanks again and Happy Holidays!
OK. You convinced me to give one a try. I have been shooting outdoor events with two cameras. A Sigma 17-50 is on one hip and a 50-150 on the other. I like having fast lenses but after a few hours my arms are shot. Thanks for the recommendations.
When starting digital, I came from medium format and heavy bags was not a problem for me. But when I moved to Canon DSLR, I started with the 50mm f1:1.4, the 24-105 f1:4 L and the 300mm f:1:2.8L . Now, I moved to MFT and it's another world in terms for size and weight. When I, rarely, use my Canon camera, I have a Tamron 17-50 f:1:2.8 and a 70-300mm f/4-5.6 vc usd and It's amazing how it's light compare to my previous setup with results very similar. And cherry on the cake, I can use those lenses on my MFT with an EF-MFT AF adapter.
As a Pentax DSLR shooter, my most versatile lens is the Pentax 18-135. It’s a little shorter than the superzooms you discussed, but it covers a good range on the APS-C format. It’s also weather-resistant, like the camera bodies.
I love Pentax, they're underrated, I use a 28-200 full frame lens, very versatile
Great advise, thanks. I love my Tamron 18-400 mm. Brought it to Yellowstone a couple months ago. Basically only used that lens on my Canon EOS R7.
THANK YOU!!! I've watched like 50 videos on super zoom lenses and DSLR vs iphone and nobody shows digital zoom on the iphone! Exactly what I've been trying to see
The superzoom is invaluable with international air travel where carry-on weight limits are severe. It is a single, versatile lens instead of multiple lenses covering the same focal range but weighing considerably more.
I purchased the Tamron 18-300 for Fuji in early December during one of their promotions. Great price, but after seeing the results, I would have paid full price. During the holidays, I used the lens almost exclusively versus my primes. Thrilled with the results. And as you said in your video, the versatility really made it so much easier to take photos of kids and grandkids doing their thing!
I am considering the 18-300 on the XT5. Can you let me know ow which Fuji camera bilody are you using it with?
@@lorenamontoya9771 I am using it with the X-T3. Used it today with my grandkids. Very versatile for following them around.
I recently bought the Tamron 18-400mm for my Canon and absolutely Love it. It's the only lens that Ive used over the last 4 months. I occasionally use it with a 2x teleconverter for some insane long range or Lunar photography. It's a little heavy but so much better than the kit 300mm I had been using.
How's the quality of the lens? Can it compete with this 28-200mm?
@@Emptrix for me I find it to be a great lens, but then again I’m just a hobbyist. The quality of the glass is good and the images look sharp. As to comparing it to the 28-200mm, I can’t really comment as I’ve never used it.
Panasonic 14-140mm for micro four thirds. Fantastic lens. I have so many quick and casual shots with that lens that turn out really great. Sharp, nice colours, range. It is really nice for macro with extension rings as well.
Yess I agree. I combine it with Panasonic DMC-GF6 and get quite good sharp results. But since I am travelling a lot I only have 2 cams with me: Canon G5X and Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch 360 Edition. With these 2 tools I can catch the whole scene and atmosphere.
THANK YOU! I was going back and forth between so many videos to find a good all in one lense. I have a little one so carrying a million things is not an option for me since my little one runs around everywhere. This video was super helpful!
While not the sharpest of my lenses, I love my Tamron 18-400mm (to which I can add a doublet close-up like the Canon 250D). It greatly lightens my load when scouting a location. Another advantage is avoiding dust on in the camera & lens which is a big problem at times in Georgia. My typical light kit is Sigma 8-16mm, Tamron 18-400, and a Canon 250D close-up liens. As for the sharpness issue, a little extra post processing can even improve on that.
I don't use my 18-400 much, but it has its place and is acceptably sharp.
Love, love, love my Tamron 18-400 lens which I purchased in the spring. It is my go to lens for hiking and poking around.. so much flexibility and I have gotten very lovely photos out of it on my Nikon. Even of flying birds! Great lens for a great price. Some super good advice here! Thanks Tony & Chelsea for all your great videos. Truly helpful
I'm "jealous"..... i'd wish such a lens for APSC on my Sony's e-mount. 👍🏻
I used to have the 18-400 for my Nikon D500. It was a super versatile setup, for sure.
My lens as well, and agree with your comments.
Nice video, and I am completely for superzooms! Tamron 28-200 is my go-everywhere lens. However, unlike Tamron 18-300 for APS-C, it does not have a vibration control. This makes sense as 28-200 is a full frame lens, and almost all full frame Sony cameras have IBIS in the body.
The Olympus 12-100/4 is a great lens. It combines great optical quality with exceptional built quality and weather resistance, which is rare for a superzoom. Panasonic Lumix mFT: 14-140/3.5-5.6. No Superzoom for L-Mount (yet). You might also consider a Bridge for maximum Zoom range and convenience.
I see that I am in the minority. When I purchased a Sony a6000 the first thing that I did was buy the Sony 18-200. It is still on the camera and I still use the a6000 along with my arsenal of Olympus E-M10II cameras with wide to telephoto lens. I have enjoyed all of your videos. Thanks for being here and sharing your photography insights.
I still love my Tamron 18-400 on Canon APS-C, not the sharpest, fastest, but it is always with me and my back and my neck won't be hurt. "One lens rule them all" 🙂 It has some weaknesses and also lot of strenghts but the main point is the flexibility. I took lot of landscapes, wildlife, bird pictures but the strongest is the "paparazzi" style photos of my family and friends. 400mm on APS-C is amazing.
Great lens, mine is nearly always on the camera when I'm travelling and up to about 250mm mine is tack sharp but softens slightly at the longer end (especially 400mm) but it's still more than usable.
I use alot of superzooms. When i bought my second hand D850 3 years ago, i started with the 24-70mm f2.8. But because i like wildlife photography, i bought a Sigma 60-600mm and is still the lens i use the most. It's not super sharp and very heavy, why i would go for a Tamron 150-600mm now instead of the 60-600mm. But this way, i can cover the range between 70-150mm aswell. Another superzoom i bought before i went ski touring in Lyngen (Norway) was the Nikon 28-300mm, because it's light-ish and i can use one single lens to take pictures of skiers and landscapes. It's way sharper than the sigma, but not even close to the sharpness of something like the 70-200mm f/2.8. But it's not the same purpose after all. I just needed a lens that i can take with me for a day of skiing and not get tired because i carry too much gear. When i recently got my first images printed to put on the wall of my appartment, i only printed pictures taken with those two lenses. I just simply choose those lenses more often to go out instead of 14-24mm or a 35mm f1.4. I guess it also comes down to the fact that seeing picture worthy things in landscapes etc. in the "tele-range" comes more natural to me than seeing options for good photos in the "wide angle range".
The Tamron 28-200 is, in my humble opinion, the absolute best lens for landscape photography on sony. Good enough at all focal lengths. But also light, and covers so much focal length. I just hike with it and the 16-35.
Just not wide enough for me.
@@robertcudlipp3426 hence why I also bring my 16-35. Having two lenses cover 16-200 is nothing short of amazing
Nice video - thanks. I have in fact switched to my using iPhone (14, Pro Max) for pretty much all of my shots. I mainly do travel, landscapes, and architecture, and the smartphone approach suits all of those. But that leaves me with nothing beyond 77mm equivalent - I only ever use the iPhone cameras at their native focal lengths. So I'm exploring the possibility of getting a s/h DSLR (or even mirrorless - R10, maybe) and a cheap superzoom to give me something to reach beyond 77mm. Not a specialist wildlife system, of course, just some extra reach.
Just watched your video on my Pixel 6. I absolutely love your communication skills….. the technical quality of the audio (which I saw someone else praised), but, more importantly, your honest, natural, relaxed but confident style of delivery. I have 2 cameras.. Sony A7iii (kit lens, plus f1.8 85mm Sony, plus Sigma 10-20mm and Canon 70-200mm f4 (both using the Sigma MC-11 adapter). I am toying with the idea of getting a super zoom: either the Tamron 28-200mm or the 70-300mm. But which! And do I sell the Sigma and the Canon to finance the switch? (And what about the quality of the Canon vs the Tamron….? I read somewhere that the Canon beats the Tamron on image quality). And should I consider the Sigma 100-400mm? Or the Sony 24-105mm? My other camera is a Panasonic Lumix GX8.. sporting a 45-140mm Panasonic and a 100-300mm Panasonic. The crop factor (x2) gives me a very long reach for the occasional wildlife photography (600mm)… and, with stabilisation features, handheld is manageable. For some photos (and since I don’t view at anything bigger than iPad Pro 12.9), the quality differential between the two results (Sony and Panasonic) is manageable. But for most photos, on inspection, the Sony wins hands-down… especially given the super fast AF. I don’t take a lot of wildlife photos… but I do take some. And, since I am retired, I have to keep a cap on my expenditure…. Thanks for your really enjoyable video. Makes such a difference to hear a composed, sober yet warm, measured and intelligent delivery! (as opposed to: “hey, wassup, guys! etc etc”). ❤❤❤
Great vid guys, but please note Rich no longer works at Milford Photo. He left in September, but Milford is definitely a great place to get gear and often they have things B&H and Adorama don’t have so I love purchasing from them!
I have a Sigma 18-250 that I bought years ago for weddings as a 2nd shooter. Sometimes I think it's ok, sometimes I think it's a tad soft and have sent it to Sigma a couple of times. I shoot a couple of Canon T6i's. Maybe there's a sweet spot I just can't find.
I have the Tamron 17-28mm and 28-200mm and it really covers all bases. I keep wanting to upgrade to a Sony lense but those two lenses really do it all. The 17-28mm Tamron is such a workhorse.
Nice to see a review of more practical equipment (versatile lenses that aren’t perfect, but provide range and sufficient quality for every day photography - the best camera is the one you have with you, or the lens that’s on it!). However,I wish this review included the Tarmron 18-400 f/4.5 and the Tarmron 16-300mm f/3.5. I’d like to know how they compare with the other lenses. Also, Sigma makes a 16-270mm that might be included. Not exactly a cheap lens, but the Sigma 50-500 F5.6 and 60-600mm F5.6 are pretty remarkably versatile lenses which are good for spotting at 50/60 and then zooming in at 500/600mm.
We have several lens for our Nikon D500 and found we just use the Nikor 18-300 lens. If I want the background in focus with the person in the forefront I leave it on 18 mm stand back 9 ft from the person and the background is in focus. The versatility of having up to 300 mm is nice on vacations without the hassle of switching out lens and packing onto a plane.
I picked up the 28-200 and it is excellent. I can see having it as my normal travel lens, maybe with one prime for fun.
Love your reviews. Question: I have a Sony a6300 which oddly is not listed under your recommended lens Tamron 18-300 for Sony APS-C cameras. Is there anything special that the a6300 wasn't listed?
Great video . . I just picked up a Tamron 18-400 super zoom for my Canon 90D. We also have a 70-200 2.8 lense. Going to compare both while shooting wildlife.
I have one already and I love it for travelling. The Canon RF 24-240 the first superzoom I've been happy with.
I have the same lens but I have noticed bad vignetting at wider focal lengths.
@@easolstice Yeah but all RF lenses seem to have some vignetting on the wider end, but I'd rather have vignetting than blurry corners. 👍
Just came back from Madeira. Took my a7iv never took off my sigma 24-70. Not a super zoom but covered everything I needed. Having said that, it's quite a heavy combo. I'm thinking of getting an X-T5 as a 2nd camera with the 16-55 2.8 for travel in future. Not super zooms. But still a fairly light combo.
I always enjoy your videos...very informative. And I have to say, I'm blown away at the quality of your audio! Obviously you're using wireless lavs but still, the audio almost sounds studio quality. Bravo! Thanks for exploring this topic.
I enjoy listening to your videos and advice. I am not a professional photographer, so I am not as critical of lenses. But it is always wise to listen to the opinions of others.
We use the Tamron 28-200 and 28-300 on our Sony full frames and find them sharp and easy to use. I do have shorter Sony lenses but don't use them very often.
I settled on 24-105 f/4 as the optimal compromise. It's bright enough with f/4 and can provide at least some bokeh, while I very rarely encounter situations where I have to go beyond 105mm (and when I do, cropping is usually enough).
This lens travels with me everywhere.
Thanks Tony & Chelsea for covering both FF and APSC camera. The 18-300mm + A6500 might just be the right combo to substitute the 16-55 f2.8 + 70-350mm. However, I know that I’d miss the wide angle. So if I were to bring an 11mm or 15mm that would defeat the purpose of traveling light :( conundrum.
sure if you don’t like image quality at all
11mm sony is relatively light
Methinks a little wide angle pancake lens (that are practically pocketable) would be a good thing to tack on. Though you’d probably still have to figure out where to put your every day carry lens
@@RobertJBareIII I was thinking pancake lens as well.
I've got a 18-400mm for Canon EF-S and i just love it. I also use other lenses, but it is a great lense!
Is it good setup if I use standard iPhone 15 with its 13mm, 26mm and 52mm for close photography and just get a single Sony 70-200 F4 macro with 2x tele converter for everything else? I thought to get Sony 20-70mm F4 before this because it is just a single lens and it cover ultra wide to short tele but realised it's not ultra wide enough and tele enough and not 1:1 macro (I not sure if crop can make it macro enough tho) and my smaller to carry and less intimidated and always be with you iPhone going to cover a lot of it. But what camera should I pair with the 70-200mm F4, it will be a waste and less usability experience to get A7CR than a full size A7RV isn't it? How about Sony RX100 and RX10, will they still make new one with Exmor T sensor technology? They looks like better phone camera across the zoom range than way better than phone camera aren't they? I also like Hasselblad color better and just get a single 28mm F4 (22mm FF eq.) can allow me to crop a lot like from 22-176mm, Leica Q3 is nice one package camera too, So are Leica D Lux 7 / Panasonic LX100II? What do you guys think? I shoot as hobbyist and sometime use for personal works
I recently picked up the Tamron 50-400 for my Sony A7IV during a trip in Australia. That lens was very versatile and sharp! It was perfect for portraits in the city and capturing birds and other animals far off in the distance. I also turn on APSC mode if I need to extend the zoom a bit more.
I have been enjoying the Tamaron 18-300 for years. I use this lens on a Sony dslr,. Speaking of superzooms,I also use the Sigma 50-500. I have never been disappointed with the images from these lenses. Incidentally, these lenses, and two Sony dlsr cameras, were bought used years ago. Their is a lot to be said for used; as you have shown in a previous video.
@TonyChelseaNorthrup1 I am replying to your request for a reply. Would be happy to answer whatever inquiry you might have. I don't use any messaging platform other then e-mail.
Thanks for the video. How are the jpeg photos straight out of the camera with these lenses? Are these lenses good for video? Which full frame camera were you using for this video? Thanks.
Zoom with your feet! Ever since I bought an 85 many years ago, I’ve fallen in love with primes, expanding my collection to 35 and 105. For most portrait work I bring a 35 and 85. It also forces me to think a little more rather than lazily zooming.
This was some great information as I am in the market to getting another lens and have been looking for a great super zoom lens
Yessssssssssssssssss............ at last a really fair video for superzooms!!!!!!!! We all know the weakness of (super)-zooms... they aren't the sharpest. But what do we want MORE? An extreme crop from a sharp prime lens with relatively short focal legth? Or NO crop from a not sooooooooooo sharp superzoom? Both definitely not the best solutions, but I'd prefer the 2nd choice. In my case: for long distances i still use my relatively unsharp 18-200 on my A6000. Not because it's great, but because it's better than the a crop of my Sigma 30mm f1.4 or my Tamron 17-70mm f2.8 when it's really far.
How fun. I've been watching you guys all these years and never knew you were in Connecticut too. Milford Photo is awesome!! So thankful we have them!
I particularly like them for video, I got the tamron 18 to 300 and on that regard it is great.
Hi. I've been considering getting a super zoom for wild life. I like my 55-200m. But sometimes I feel I just want a bit more range. I've looked and some of the longer focal length telephoto lenses are pretty expensive. And again...that adds yet another lens I have to carry. I also have a 10-20 sigma wide angle which I like. But the versatility of a superzoom is appealing. I've seen people say these lenses lack sharpness. But from what I have seen of the Nikon 18-300 it's image quality looks pretty decent.
Thank you for this perspective. It pulled together considerations I had not thought of.
Just bought my first non-kit lens 6 months ago. The Tamron18-400mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD Model B028 - Nikon. I am not disappointed. I use it on my Nikon D5600.
Quite some time ago I acquired a Canon T3i DSLR with the kit 18-55...and not long after I purchased the Canon what was it 55-250 zoom with IS...swapping lenses quickly became a problem. I soon was looking at super zooms from Tamron and Sigma, ended up purchasing a Tamron 16-300 lens...I know it's not the "perfect" lens for all situation, hell I own that nifty 50 1.8 lens and that thing is stunning for simple portrait shots...guess that's why Canon calls it the portrait lens but I digress. That Tamron 16-300 is stabilized, has a wicked quick AF for my needs but damn it's awesome when I go out with other DSLR owners and all I'm carting is the cam with the Tamron on it and a extra battery or two in my pocket and no camera bag with all the weight they carry. Love my Tamron and honestly...so glad I invested in it.
Totally need one of these for my A7iii but will have to wait. Would like the Tamron 50-400 but maybe 28-200 is a good budget option
Been reaching for a 18-135 for a long while now. It's not as extreme as the lenses shown here but some still call it a superzoom. Had a nifty fifty alongside and have only now after years gotten a 17-50 F2.8 for lower light use.
Totally agree with you !!!! I always carry with me a Nikon D5600 with a Nikon 18-300 mm lens !!!! Beautiful combination !!!! Great camera body and lens !!!! Thanks for the video !!!!
Great info, what camera did you folks use to achieve such crisp and clear 4K 60 on this video? Thanks
I was a time very happy with the my tamron 28-200 for Sony. It's relative compact, lightweight and sharp for a lens in that range, iq is very good compared to superzoom 10 years ago. But at least, I buy (I had it years before, in this time I found it too heavy and big and sold it) the Sony 24-105/4, because as a walk around lens for everything my needs were more at wide-angle than tele, too often I change lenses with the tamron because 28mm were not enough for me, and I make the experience, that 105mm is in most time enough for me when I travel, walk around in the cities or in landscape. My dream was a compact and fast enough 24-135 (or maybe a 21-120) in the quality of the tamron (or the 24-105, wich is optical a very good lens). But for everyone who has no lack of wide-angle with 28mm, the tamron was my most recommended lens too! For aps-c the Sony 18-135 is also a good choice, it is more compact and optical mostly underrated. We use it on our a6400 and my wife never change lenses, except for very low light.
Also great if you are just getting into photography. You can try all sorts of photography at lots of different focal lengths then, if you want to concentrate on a particular kind of photography you can invest in some better genre specific glass as someone who knows what they are looking for.
I kinda disagree. When I started with photography I had an 18-300 and I really didn't start thinking about composing until I started using a 50mm. Limitation nurtures creativity.
I was going to write something similar but you couldn' t explain it better!👌
Thanks for the smartphone comparison! That's what counts nowadays. Really helpful. 👍🏻
I picked up the Tamron 28-200mm early this year and just added the 17-28mm. Very happy with the image quality and having such a compact setup for travel or when I just don't want to carry a bunch of primes
Me too 👌🏻😊
I love how you both look super-slick, but are comfy goofing around a bit! Fantastic info too. Regarding a zoom, I've not got a 'superzoom' but I do like how lightweight the weather resistant (and fairly sharp, and does some macro) Fuji 70-300 is, to keep in my bag with my main X-T5 16-55mm combo. So I'm still switching lenses sadly XD
Hi, thanks for the video! One thing to ask how good are these for videos? I shoot video alot with my a6100
My favorite lens for my Canon 80D is a Tamron 16-300mm lens. One lens to take on trips, makes air travel less cluttered.
Just buy a Sony RX10 IV if you want versatility. You get 24-600mm from f2.8 to no more than f4.
This camera has a 1-inch sensor. 1 inch sensor has a crop factor 3x 3*2.8=f8 😅
Agree. I had the RX10 III and it's fast, sharp, and versatile. Bokeh is decent too. It's got a stacked sensor for fast read out and 4k video can extend beyond 600mm with clear image zoom. Used price is hovering around $500-700.
I aas considering it before checked low kight videos. And then wenf for x-s10
I have the Tamron 28-200 and it's a fantastic lens and does great bokeh, in fact I took one of my best photos ever with it and it's framed on my desk.
Tony you take such nice pics of Chelsea...even in an instructional bit. I have followed you guys since I got into photography. Thank you for your entertaining and valuable content. From Canada
My Sony 24-105 F4 sits on my A7R3 in the bag 100% of the time. It allows me to quickly pull out the camera and have the best chance of getting the shot no matter what. I'll switch to other lenses when time allows, but the wide focal range combined with image stablization and great sensor yields an acceptable shot most of the time. Thanks for recognizing that the world doesn't revolve around primes for those of us not selling our photos.
Agree. Same camera same lens. For most travel situations absolutely enough.
I agree too. The difference in width (28vs 24 mm) is important to me also in normal street shots. Rarely do I need to reach beyond 105mm.
I'm most impressed you still have access to a local camera store. Here in Ohio, Cord Camera used to be all over the place. I bought my first digital SLR at one...the original Canon Rebel. They're long gone...
😱 I was just visiting family in Milford, CT last month!!!! Wish I’d seen this sooner 😢 Great video.
Your video is once again excellent. Fun fact although I did not knew this video some days ago I bought the Tamron 28-200 for my Sony A7R3 end I'm very satisfied with the picture Quality. It's much sharper than expected and pretty light weight. Two Minor Flaws are that you might find some CAs and focus breathing in video. Nevertheless I realy enjoy using this lens and I'm happy with the pictures it took.
Variable zooms the go to lens the one you need in a hurry also underrated for macro providing good light .It's the lens that stays on my camera ,also stand back usually if to close .Some have that close up range option v full .Yep the tricky one is when you need the big zoom in a hurry aka 600s
Hello, is the Tamron 18-300 compatible for Sony alpha 7III?
Tony same question, still looking for a single lens to carry for a R6 II would you recommend Canon EF 70-300 L or even older 28-300 L? I see you’re recommending RF 24-240 mm but hear there’s a wobble in the corner with this lens.
I have the Panasonic 14-140 and that thing is practically glued to my camera. It’s my go to travel lens without a doubt.
I use the same 28 - 200mm more than anything else, and since I've sold my prime to upgrade to the 85mm 1.8, I did portraits with my zoom at around 70mm and the photos were insanely sharp! Was not expecting it from this nice Tamron.
Hi Tony and Chelsea or anyone reading this comment. I was just wondering what you think of the Nikon P1000? I have looked through your videos and so far not seen a review by the both of you. I am new to photography and will be travelling to the USA soon. I'm hoping to photograph Bison and other wildlife that might be far away. My starter camera is a Sony ZV E10 with a 16 - 50mm kit lens and I have a Sony 55 - 210mm zoom lens. I realized after taking some shots that I still need to be quite close to capture a lot of detail (obviously I'm new to the craft at only 2 weeks now) so was wondering if the Nikon P1000 would be a good choice?
Running a 18-140 and a 55-300 and for years they've been the only two lenses I've needed for portraits and stock photos. Buddy of mine with 300 prime lenses he can't understand how I pull off great shots just by walking around with one lens.
I love the location your at. I recently found that spot and really enjoyed how beautiful it is there. I always wished I ran into you guys lol, but I wont be in CT much longer. Milford Photo I found to be a great place.
You sold me. I just ordered the 18-300 for my new (to me) Sony A7 II. Should be great for this summer's mountain bike racing season!
For vacation work, Susan's iPhone does quite well. Landscapes, Churches, general picture postcard stuff. I use two Canon 80ds 1 with a 10 to 24, 1 with a 70 to 300. I have a 24 to 70 that gets little use traveling in central or Mediterranean Cities. I can get the Entire San Croce from the Plaza in Florence and the detailed face of the statue of Dante by standing in the same spot. Two cameras with battery packs and lenses weigh A TON. I'm about ready to sell it off and work with mirrorless Maybe a Sper Zoom if I see sharpness and low light sensitivity
Love that you mentioned Milford Camera Shop...Best camera shop in CT.
This is absolutely great! Thanks to you both!!
When I bought my EOS 90D, I descided to spend ~200.- more to get the Tamron 18-400 instead of the Canon 18-135 kit lens. You definitely see that the quality is not perfect at 400mm, mainly for objects that are far away. My father, who had a 150-450mm for his Pentax DSLR was able to make much better telephotos with this lens, but because it was too heavy, he almost never took it out for a trip, but I was still able to take some photos. In the meantime, I also bought a Canon 10-18 mm for the wide angles and the Sigma 18-35 mm f/1.8, which I use when I take my time for specific landscape shot's or for star photography.
What verstile lense do you recommend for video filming on the Sony full frame?
I've been using a Tamron 18-400mm on a Nikon Zii and I use ON1 Photo Raw for processing. It's my everywhere camera & lens setup. All my other lenses are left at home. I love this setup and it gives me the photos I want to keep and share. I get amazingly sharp moon photos hand held. I mainly do bird photography and the photos are nice and sharp, any grain and On1 will take care of it.
Thanks for the great video! What's your opinion regarding the difference in optical image quality between a Sony RX10 IV vs a Sony a6500 with the Tamron 18-300mm? (I only care about stills, I'm not interested in shooting video.) Thanks
I took my Fuji XT4 and the Tamron 18-300 to Europe this summer and it was a godsend. Low light performance is meh, but for 90% of the photos I was taking it worked perfectly. And not having to change lenses was so freeing.
Once you bring it behind yourself and concede, that you're just a hobbyist photographer, life is becoming so much easier. Super zooms might not be in the competition with high end lens, but they're good for casual / everyday / vacation Photography. APS C is a good compromise for Image quality and portability as well. So I am so happy with the A6600, alongside with the Tamron 18-300 and the Sony 10-20 PZ for Ultrawide (IQ of the 18-300 is way better than the old superzooms, for example the 18-200 Sony IMHO). If it needs to be lighter, the Sony 18-135 is a good alternative for the 18-300 in my back pack as well.