Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 AF DI-II LD IF Lens With 6-Year USA Warranty - for 152.98$ (after rebate+ gift card )

[Detector Man]

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sdtid=6148866&sku=TM18200XRDIPA&omid=200&ref=cj (direct link)


Buydig [buydig.com] has Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 AF DI-II LD IF Macro Lens With 6-Year USA Warranty
for sale for 152.98$ (after rebate+ gift card ), which includes rebate 20$ + 30$ gift card .

So final cost 152.98+ tax(applicable states ) + freeshiiping

also it free Xit LCD/Lens Cleaning Pen

available for Canon [buydig.com], Pentax [buydig.com], sony [buydig.com]. NIKON [buydig.com]

I recall that name as being a good brand for lenses....the price seems good as well........

Better double check my math but it has a 20.00 dollar rebate plus a 30 dollars visa card and a lens cleaning kit

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

The lens that it replaced is the same basic lens, only changed some trim on the lens. Below is a link that will give you some test results and etc. From what I can tell, it is probably an average lens, and will probably produce a decent picture, not the sharpest but acceptable. Thanks for posting the information/link, found it interesting. Kelley (Texas)


http://www.dyxum.com/lenses/Tamron-AF-18-200-F3.5-6.3-XR-Di-II_lens192.html

 

[Detector Man]

Thanks Kelly....of course quality is a key factor but im focused more on the budget aspect...everyones budget is different....hoping to find more quality stuff one of these days...
I figured 18-200 would cover a couple lenses too.

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

This lens is a decent lens, and the price is great. I happen to use a Sony 75-300mm kit lens that is probably of the same quality as the Tamron lens, and it will produce a decent picture if used properly. Bottom line, I think you could purchase this Tamron lens and have lots of fun with it. The 18-200mm is a good all purpose range and would be a good walk around lens mounted on your camera. Most of my lenses are older, used Minolta lenses that I purchased on eBay at good prices because I could not afford newer lenses...I have always had to operate on a budget. But you know what, I am having fun with what I have. Some of these old Minolta lenses produce some sharp pictures. Please remember, my statements are nothing more than my opinion, and others might not agree, sorta like which is better, a ford or a Chevrolet. Kelley (Texas)

 

[Detector Man]

Opinions are a good thing ...we all respect your opinions...when i post these items i dont research a whole lot on whether its a entry lens or not. Is there a place a reader can get a review of the lens and thus the reader can decide if this is the lens they must have or not?
i think i will try to find a review of the lens on CNET or ZDNET and a attach the link...
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[Kelley (Texas)]

web reviews and tests:


http://www.ephotozine.com/equipment/tests/testdetail.cfm?test_id=351

http://shutterbug.com/equipmentreviews/lenses/1105tamron/

http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/170/sort/2/cat/all/ ...

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Tamron18200mm/

 

[Detector Man]

thanks, ill b ook mark them....

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

n/t

 

[Detector Man]

personally i do not own a DSLR ..im book marking the links so that i can look them up before i post any deals for others i may find

 

[Kelley (Texas)]

n/t