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Tamron SP AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical
6.9 out of 10

Tamron SP AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical

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Tamron 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical IF SP AF review by dugong5pm

dugong5pm, slrgear.com
12 October 2012
  • Summary: I have owned this lens since 2005 (it was new back then). This is a great lens for the price. For me, it's been a landscaper's dream lens.
  • Pros: light, good IQ, price
  • Cons: none for the price
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Tamron 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical IF SP AF review by roaniecowpony

roaniecowpony, slrgear.com
10 March 2009
  • Summary: I bought this lens about 2 yrs ago now, used on ebay. I hadn't really tested it much until I bought the Tokina 11-16 and set up some tests (see my Tokina 11-16 review).
  • Pros: inexpensive, lightweight
  • Cons: cheap build typical of Tamron
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Overall 10
10

Tamron Af 11-18 lens

Abes of Maine
13 October 2008
  • Summary: This lens is designed for DSLR's with APS sized sensors. There is no lens distortion that I can see, images are contrasty and sharp.
  • Pros: Durable, Good Value, High Quality
  • Cons: none
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Overall 10
10

Nice and Wide

tabe, B&H Photo
12 October 2008
  • Summary: I have been shooting for a few years, mainly car rolling shots and real estate. I used this lens for all my interior shooting. It shoot quiet wide..
  • Pros: Durable
  • Cons: Slow Focus
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Overall 4
4.0

Very light, not sharp at edges.

George, B&H Photo
4 September 2008
  • Summary: Great lens for expedition when weight is an important issue. The focal lenght is great for landscape and particularly for groups; you can show people in the context...
  • Pros: Lightweight
  • Cons: Unsharp at edges
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Overall 10
10

Work Horse Lens

Lakshman, B&H Photo
2 July 2008
  • Summary: This is a very good lens. But it can complement it well if u have a good efficient camera body,(5d, Mark 3, 40D, 400d). You could use it on a full frame body as well.
  • Pros: Durable, Lightweight, Rugged, Sharp Focus
  • Cons: Needs an ISO push
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Tamron 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical IF SP AF review by EF-S10-22

EF-S10-22, slrgear.com
28 September 2007
  • Summary: As I got stolen my EF-S10-22, I am testing all UWA lenses for my 40D . This one was tested this moring and I tested many things in a little city area of Bangkok.
  • Pros: light , compact, excellent color and contrast , very good resolution
  • Cons: CA,no USM.
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Tamron 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical IF SP AF review by lor

lor, slrgear.com
3 September 2007
  • Summary: I bought this lens by mistake. I needed a wide lens for a holiday in Morocco and I wanted a Sigma 10-20 for my Nikon D200.
  • Pros: image quality
  • Cons: limited zoom range, focus speed
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Overall 8
8.0

Need Wide on 20d got Tamron!

Photodawg, Ritz Camera
3 April 2007
  • Conclusion: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros: Easily Accessible Controls, Easily Mounted, Lightweight, Strong Construction
  • Cons: Shutter Lag
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Tamron 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di II LD Aspherical IF SP AF review by griggsjl

griggsjl, slrgear.com
24 February 2007
  • Summary: Not sure if I am too picky or not but I have been disappointed with the results of this lens so far. I have to shoot at f/8 but no smaller than f/11 and it helps if you...
  • Pros: Nice feel and handles well. Seems to focus fastbut then it doesn't need to focus much at 11mm
  • Cons: Not very sharp around the edges especially at 11mm regardless of f/stop. Had I seen the tests I would have bought something else. OK lens but not pro quality unless yo...
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