jbcallender Posted October 20, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2022 I'm looking at buying this lens for an upcoming Tahiti cruise. Paired with a Canon T7i. The reviews have been quite good and I'm hoping to reduce the number of lenses I take. Thoughts are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 21, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I have one and I love it. It is the only lens I took on my river cruise this year and I took over a thousand pictures. The only problem is that sometimes you have to use manual focus when it is really dark, but that might be the camera (60D). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcallender Posted October 21, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted October 21, 2022 1 hour ago, mskaufman said: I have one and I love it. It is the only lens I took on my river cruise this year and I took over a thousand pictures. The only problem is that sometimes you have to use manual focus when it is really dark, but that might be the camera (60D). Thank you for the recommendation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archstroke Posted October 22, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) I use it regularly with my T6i and it basically lives on my camera. Other than reducing the number of lenses you have to bring, it's great to be able to go from a relatively wide angle and zoom right in on something without having to swap lenses. These pics were both taken with that lens to give you an idea of how much flexibility you get with it. Edited October 22, 2022 by archstroke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcallender Posted October 22, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, archstroke said: I use it regularly with my T6i and it basically lives on my camera. Other than reducing the number of lenses you have to bring, it's great to be able to go from a relatively wide angle and zoom right in on something without having to swap lenses. These pics were both taken with that lens to give you an idea of how much flexibility you get with it. That's pretty impressive! I'm gonna get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 23, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 23, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Here is another set of pictures (taken today) from the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcallender Posted October 23, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted October 23, 2022 I'm always changing from the kit lens to a 200mm and seem to miss the shot I wanted or I take it anyway figuring I can fix it in Lightroom. This looks like it will cover a lot of bases.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted October 24, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 24, 2022 6 hours ago, jbcallender said: I'm always changing from the kit lens to a 200mm and seem to miss the shot I wanted or I take it anyway figuring I can fix it in Lightroom. This looks like it will cover a lot of bases.! Exactly why I like that lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoorphoto Posted November 3, 2022 #10 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Bench test review from LensTips: https://www.lenstip.com/514.4-Lens_review-Tamron_18-400_mm_f_3.5-6.3_Di_II_VC_HLD_Image_resolution.html In summary, remarkably good center resolution at frame center at f/5.6 throughout the zoom range. Must stop down to f/8 to get usable resolution at the frame edges. Also, even with image stabilization it takes really good technique to handhold at 400mm. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcallender Posted November 3, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Thanks, Rob! I got it last week and I really like the test shots I've taken. I have a combo monopod/walking stick that I use a lot. The lens is a bit heavy which complicates the 400mm stability. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoorphoto Posted November 5, 2022 #12 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Glad you are liking the lens! I'm coming up on retirement and want to get my 'final' camera gear, so I've been doing a lot of equipment research. The Canon R6 really has my eye! The AF system is second to none and great for birds in flight. Now that the mk II is out maybe the price on the original will crash! It's really tough to hand hold at 400mm and is compounded if using a crop sensor camera. I also have a monopod. I've experimented using it with a Wemberly-type mount. It works great but is a bit heavy and cumbersome. Have fun with your new toy and keep us posted on your results! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eileeshb Posted November 17, 2022 #13 Share Posted November 17, 2022 I’m curious as to how that lens performs for higher speed shots like wildlife or sports? I’ll be going on an October cruise to Alaska so I’ll be hoping to catch wildlife in possibly less than ideal light. I could bring my L series lenses but it would be a lot to bring long haul. I am used to using a monopod and have a few different ones for different environments and weight of kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted November 18, 2022 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Most of my pictures are from more tourist things. Here is a picture from Versailles that is zoomed in and a fast shutter speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archstroke Posted November 18, 2022 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, eileeshb said: I’m curious as to how that lens performs for higher speed shots like wildlife or sports? I don't have any sports or wildlife shots, but would fighter jets be fast enough for you? ƒ/6.3 400.0 mm 1/2500 ISO 250 Edited November 18, 2022 by archstroke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare eileeshb Posted November 18, 2022 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2022 12 hours ago, archstroke said: I don't have any sports or wildlife shots, but would fighter jets be fast enough for you? ƒ/6.3 400.0 mm 1/2500 ISO 250 Very nice… my local camera shop has that lens listed at €800… it might be time for a visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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