All in one lens

[BraCas]

I am looking to get an all in one lens for a vacation, I thought I would like the tamron 18-270 with VC. But after doing some searching I found a SIGMA 18-250 with OS. Has anyone used this one?? They are giving a great deal at BH for it now....$200 off...makes it cheap to get.

thanks

 

[TreeofLifeStairs]

I don't have any experience with that lens but the problem with most "all-in-one" is that they may do the job but the never do it very well.

 

[KmH]

Yep.
As long as image quality is not as important as the convenience of a single lens, a 'superzoom' lens fits the bill.

Superzoom all-in-one lenses (10x+ zoom range) have to be designed to accommodate a range of image quality compromises making them jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none lenses.

The Tamron gets low marks in the wide angle portion of it's zoom range and has AF, CA, and distortion issues.
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) MACRO review: Digital Photography Review

Conclusion - Pros

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• Remarkable 15x focal length range
• Impressive image quality in the normal to short telephoto range
• Excellent resistance to flare
• Effective vibration correction system, at least 3 stops benefit
• Reasonably compact despite the long telephoto range

Conclusion - Cons

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• Slow and occasionally indecisive autofocus
• Geometric distortion across much of the zoom range
• Significant chromatic aberration at wideangle and telephoto (especially 270mm)
• Macro performance rather compromised (very soft at F6.3, focus shifts on stopping down)
• Uneven zoom action, zoom creep when not locked
• Slightly sub-par build quality

 

[BraCas]

I got a good 24-75 so what should I get for longer distances?? I want to be easy to travel.

 

[robbins.photo]

I got a good 24-75 so what should I get for longer distances?? I want to be easy to travel.

For what kind of camera?

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