Newbie K-x Owner Looking for Opinions about Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD

iankh · 02-07-2010, 08:18 PM

I'm a new K-x owner. I bought the kit with 2 lenses, 18-55 and 50-200. I have been thinking that I'd like one lens rather than traveling with the two.

I've been looking at Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD, which I've seen for $289, plus a $60 mail in rebate that Tamron has now.

I'm looking for opinions about this lens and whether this (with the rebate) is a good deal. Is it worth buying?

rawr · 02-08-2010, 03:02 AM

I have that lens - it is a decent performer as a walkabout and travel lens, and I got it at a good price sometime ago. If the price is right, go for it.

But if I was buying a similar lens again I'd go for the 18-250, which has a reputation as a better performer than the 18-200 and gives you a useful degree of extra reach. A good review of it is here:

Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] macro (Nikon) - Review / Lab Test Report

Reviews of both lenses are to be found here:
PentaxForums.com Third-Party Pentax Lens Review Database - Zoom Lenses

Reviews and tests of both Tamron's are here as well:
Tamron Lens: Zooms - SLRgear.com!

iankh · 02-08-2010, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by rawr

I have that lens - it is a decent performer as a walkabout and travel lens, and I got it at a good price sometime ago. If the price is right, go for it.

But if I was buying a similar lens again I'd go for the 18-250, which has a reputation as a better performer than the 18-200 and gives you a useful degree of extra reach. A good review of it is here:

Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] macro (Nikon) - Review / Lab Test Report

Reviews of both lenses are to be found here:
PentaxForums.com Third-Party Pentax Lens Review Database - Zoom Lenses

Reviews and tests of both Tamron's are here as well:
Tamron Lens: Zooms - SLRgear.com!

Thanks for the feedback. I'll read through the reviews. The final net price of the Tamron 18-200mm after the rebate is $229, but depending on the reviews, I might hold off and just invest in something better.

02-07-2010, 08:18 PM	#1
iankh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 7	Newbie K-x Owner Looking for Opinions about Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD I'm a new K-x owner. I bought the kit with 2 lenses, 18-55 and 50-200. I have been thinking that I'd like one lens rather than traveling with the two. I've been looking at Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD, which I've seen for $289, plus a $60 mail in rebate that Tamron has now. I'm looking for opinions about this lens and whether this (with the rebate) is a good deal. Is it worth buying?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Opinions on Tamron SP 24-48?	seacapt	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	19	04-03-2011 04:41 PM
Newbie Question on Tamron 70-200mm F2.8	leefranke	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	9	09-23-2010 08:04 AM
Opinions on the DA 55-200mm f4.5-5.6 For A Student Nature Photographer	paperbag846	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	32	08-07-2010 11:45 AM
Your opinions about two 200mm f/3.5 lenses	bc_the_path	Pentax SLR Lens Discussion	0	06-30-2008 11:32 PM
Newbie K10 owner	Jman02	Troubleshooting and Beginner Help	19	08-22-2007 10:22 AM

02-08-2010, 03:02 AM	#2
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	I have that lens - it is a decent performer as a walkabout and travel lens, and I got it at a good price sometime ago. If the price is right, go for it. But if I was buying a similar lens again I'd go for the 18-250, which has a reputation as a better performer than the 18-200 and gives you a useful degree of extra reach. A good review of it is here: Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] macro (Nikon) - Review / Lab Test Report Reviews of both lenses are to be found here: PentaxForums.com Third-Party Pentax Lens Review Database - Zoom Lenses Reviews and tests of both Tamron's are here as well: Tamron Lens: Zooms - SLRgear.com!

02-08-2010, 04:57 AM	#3
iankh Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 7 Original Poster	Originally posted by rawr I have that lens - it is a decent performer as a walkabout and travel lens, and I got it at a good price sometime ago. If the price is right, go for it. But if I was buying a similar lens again I'd go for the 18-250, which has a reputation as a better performer than the 18-200 and gives you a useful degree of extra reach. A good review of it is here: Tamron AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical [IF] macro (Nikon) - Review / Lab Test Report Reviews of both lenses are to be found here: PentaxForums.com Third-Party Pentax Lens Review Database - Zoom Lenses Reviews and tests of both Tamron's are here as well: Tamron Lens: Zooms - SLRgear.com! Thanks for the feedback. I'll read through the reviews. The final net price of the Tamron 18-200mm after the rebate is $229, but depending on the reviews, I might hold off and just invest in something better.