Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD Review
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The Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD full is a solid all-in-one lens for less expensive digital SLRs with smaller APS-C sensors. It has a remarkable zoom range and can replace multiple lenses in your kit bag. The lens has good image stabilization and a smooth zooming mechanism but suffers from some noticeable chromatic aberration at certain focal lengths.
The Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD full is a solid all-in-one lens for less expensive digital SLRs with smaller APS-C sensors. It has the longest zoom range of any SLR zoom lens ever made, from a wide-angle of 16mm to a super focal length of 300mm. Despite its slow maximum aperture, the handy wide-angle of 16mm sets it apart from other super zoom lenses. Overall, it is a good all-in-one lens, particularly for those on a budget looking for versatility in their photography equipment.
Pros
- Remarkable zoom range
- Good image stabilization
- Smooth zooming mechanism
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Noticeable chromatic aberration
- Heavy
- Made of low-quality plastic
- Wobbles a bit
The lens provides good image stabilization and a smooth zooming mechanism, although it can be a bit heavy. The lens suffers from noticeable chromatic aberration at certain focal lengths, but overall, it provides decent image quality especially in the middle of the image.
The Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 VC PZD full is a solid all-in-one lens for less expensive digital SLRs with smaller APS-C sensors. It has the longest zoom range of any SLR zoom lens ever made, from a wide-angle of 16mm to a super focal length of 300mm. Despite its slow maximum aperture, the handy wide-angle of 16mm sets it apart from other super zoom lenses. The lens provides good image stabilization and a smooth zooming mechanism, although it can be a bit heavy. The lens suffers from noticeable chromatic aberration at certain focal lengths, but overall, it provides decent image quality especially in the middle of the image. The lens has a good build quality and handles well, but it is made of slightly low-quality plastic and wobbles a bit. Overall, it is a good all-in-one lens, particularly for those on a budget looking for versatility in their photography equipment.
The lens has a good build quality and handles well, but it is made of slightly low-quality plastic and wobbles a bit. Overall, it is a good all-in-one lens, particularly for those on a budget looking for versatility in their photography equipment.
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