Test Shots New Tamron 18-250mm Di II

Test Shots New Tamron 18-250mm Di II · 12:28 PM

These are some test shots I took using the lens with my K10D.

They were shot on Thursday afternoon, Light grey cloudy sky with patches of blue and Sun.

All shots handheld RAW. Slightly modified in Aperture. Man and dog changed to Antique.

This lens has really impressed me. Tamron appear to have done a great job.

All comments appreciated.

RG.

sajmmiller · 11-17-2007, 02:09 PM

Nice crisp shots. Looks like you are enjoying your new lens! Thanks for posting.

**distorted_vision** · 11-17-2007, 02:28 PM

nice pics mate.. i think the 1st one if the most powerful image.. however i feel that it would come across stronger if it were in sepia. either way. nice selection of shots mate! heres a quick edit and crop.. hope you dont mind..
kev,

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maxamillion · 11-17-2007, 03:33 PM

DistortedVision.

Thanks, no worries. I should have got a tighter shot.

It's not bad in all three. B&W, Sepia and Antique.

Just thought it made a change from the normal B&W or Sepia.

My next purchase is going to be DxO Film Pack.

I really can't believe how good this lens is.

Cheers. RG.

Buddha Jones · 11-17-2007, 07:22 PM

Nice shots, that lens seems to do well with the colors, very vibrant.

maxamillion · 11-17-2007, 10:38 PM

BJ.

Thanks.

I didn't take the shots for any artistic value, just to see how the lens performed at different lengths and settings. That's why I shot the signs to see how the detail and color came out.

Also tried some very boring shots inside our fire house with flash. Did pretty good. Intend to use it tomorrow at an event in the same building. We shall see what happens.

Many photographers kind of thumb their noses at this type of lens. They sure are missing out on the all around design and convenience of this model Tamron tied in with the advantages of the DSLR.

I have used lots of different zooms over the years, this one for the price beats all of them.

Cheers, RG.

J.Scott · 11-18-2007, 04:32 AM

Looks like a keeper! I would like to see any shots you have taken at 18mm. These seem very clear with little distortion, but I think the widest here is shown as 50mm.

Thanks for sharing.

daacon · 11-18-2007, 07:41 AM

Nice , I have the lens and for an all purpose walk about lens I don't know if you can find a better one. At 250mm I find it a little hard to hold steady but looks like you got a good one there. I love the second shot.

vievetrick · 11-18-2007, 07:45 AM

I like them all actually. Nice sharp and ove the contrast in them.

maxamillion · 11-18-2007, 10:16 AM

J Scott.

I posted a couple more. The first 23.13 mm, the second at 26.88mm. Sorry I didn't think about going any wider when composing the shot. Soon as the weather breaks here I intend to take more shots.

Going to do inside shoot this PM, so it will be a good test to try this lens. No way around using high ISO's and flash. This should really push it to the limits. Of course I will use other lenses as well.

Thanks to all for the comments.

RG.

sajmmiller · 11-18-2007, 10:19 AM

I just looked through these again. Really nice color and contrast with that lens. You have some nice shots there for just "test shots".

I'm really curious as to where in Oregon these were taken. I used to live in Corvallis.

Scott

maxamillion · 11-18-2007, 11:03 AM

Scott,

Thanks.

Taken in Scio and Stayton and between those two places. I often cruise around the area.

I didn't take much time with any of the shots, just clicked away. Real happy with the results.

Cheers, Roy.

sajmmiller · 11-18-2007, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by maxamillion

Scott,

Taken in Scio and Stayton and between those two places. I often cruise around the area.

Thanks Roy! Those small town shots just looked familiar. Now I know why -- I'm sure I've been through there on the way to Silver Falls many years ago. Sure is beautiful country!

Cheers,
Scott

maxamillion · 11-18-2007, 12:11 PM

Scott,

Yes, you can go to Silver Falls on the Cascade Hwy. If you were coming the country way from Corvalllis you would have gone through Lebanon, Scio, then Stayton and Sublimity.

Roy.

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sajmmiller Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prescott, Arizona USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 585	Nice crisp shots. Looks like you are enjoying your new lens! Thanks for posting.

11-17-2007, 02:28 PM	#3
distorted_vision Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Moving around Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	nice pics mate.. i think the 1st one if the most powerful image.. however i feel that it would come across stronger if it were in sepia. either way. nice selection of shots mate! heres a quick edit and crop.. hope you dont mind.. kev, ...

11-17-2007, 03:33 PM	#4
maxamillion Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 89 Original Poster	DistortedVision. Thanks, no worries. I should have got a tighter shot. It's not bad in all three. B&W, Sepia and Antique. Just thought it made a change from the normal B&W or Sepia. My next purchase is going to be DxO Film Pack. I really can't believe how good this lens is. Cheers. RG.

11-17-2007, 07:22 PM	#5
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	Nice shots, that lens seems to do well with the colors, very vibrant.

11-17-2007, 10:38 PM	#6
maxamillion Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 89 Original Poster	BJ. Thanks. I didn't take the shots for any artistic value, just to see how the lens performed at different lengths and settings. That's why I shot the signs to see how the detail and color came out. Also tried some very boring shots inside our fire house with flash. Did pretty good. Intend to use it tomorrow at an event in the same building. We shall see what happens. Many photographers kind of thumb their noses at this type of lens. They sure are missing out on the all around design and convenience of this model Tamron tied in with the advantages of the DSLR. I have used lots of different zooms over the years, this one for the price beats all of them. Cheers, RG.

11-18-2007, 04:32 AM	#7
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Looks like a keeper! I would like to see any shots you have taken at 18mm. These seem very clear with little distortion, but I think the widest here is shown as 50mm. Thanks for sharing.

11-18-2007, 07:41 AM	#8
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice , I have the lens and for an all purpose walk about lens I don't know if you can find a better one. At 250mm I find it a little hard to hold steady but looks like you got a good one there. I love the second shot.

11-18-2007, 07:45 AM	#9
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	I like them all actually. Nice sharp and ove the contrast in them.

11-18-2007, 10:16 AM	#10
maxamillion Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 89 Original Poster	J Scott. I posted a couple more. The first 23.13 mm, the second at 26.88mm. Sorry I didn't think about going any wider when composing the shot. Soon as the weather breaks here I intend to take more shots. Going to do inside shoot this PM, so it will be a good test to try this lens. No way around using high ISO's and flash. This should really push it to the limits. Of course I will use other lenses as well. Thanks to all for the comments. RG.

11-18-2007, 10:19 AM	#11
sajmmiller Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prescott, Arizona USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 585	I just looked through these again. Really nice color and contrast with that lens. You have some nice shots there for just "test shots". I'm really curious as to where in Oregon these were taken. I used to live in Corvallis. Scott

11-18-2007, 11:03 AM	#12
maxamillion Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 89 Original Poster	Scott, Thanks. Taken in Scio and Stayton and between those two places. I often cruise around the area. I didn't take much time with any of the shots, just clicked away. Real happy with the results. Cheers, Roy.

11-18-2007, 11:57 AM	#13
sajmmiller Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prescott, Arizona USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 585	Originally posted by maxamillion Scott, Taken in Scio and Stayton and between those two places. I often cruise around the area. Thanks Roy! Those small town shots just looked familiar. Now I know why -- I'm sure I've been through there on the way to Silver Falls many years ago. Sure is beautiful country! Cheers, Scott

11-18-2007, 12:11 PM	#14
maxamillion Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 89 Original Poster	Scott, Yes, you can go to Silver Falls on the Cascade Hwy. If you were coming the country way from Corvalllis you would have gone through Lebanon, Scio, then Stayton and Sublimity. Roy.