grule's reviews
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Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro AF
10 out of 10 points and recommendedgreat range,good build,versatile,good opticssharpness at longer FLMuch better than it has any right to be....as long as you stop it down a little.
reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $599)
The range from 18-130mm is really good.Above that it softens progressively.But even at 270mm is not bad stopped down.
Truly a one-lens solution.I never hesitate to pick this lens up when I want a light-weight,simple kit.Highly recommended! -
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
10 out of 10 points and recommendedRange,constant F4,internal zoom,excellent build,ISnoneBest lens in it's class on either sub-frame or FF.My "go-to" lens.Classic L lens quality and optics.Wonderful!
reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $1,000) -
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM
10 out of 10 points and recommendedRange (esp 10mm),buildnone to speak of at this priceIt's all been said.A great lens for the money.
reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $400) -
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
10 out of 10 points and recommendedsmall,light,sharp,inexpensiveworking distanceA great macro/portrait length.I love this lens.
reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $300) -
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM
10 out of 10 points and recommendedIt's the best!noneBest zoom lens in Canon's lineup.Just buy one!
reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $950) -
Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD SP AF
10 out of 10 points and recommendedBuild, image stabilization, focusI replaced a Canon70-300 IS with this Tamron, and it is a good upgrade. They are very comparable optically, with the Tamron having a slight edge, especially under 200mm. At 200mm and longer, they are essentially equal.
reviewed August 12th, 2011 (purchased for $400)
But the tamron is a newer design, is cheaper, better build, has ring AF and full-time manual focus.
The Tamron is slightly larger as well. But it aslo feels more substantial and better built-the canon has a loose, plastic feel, while the Tamron is rock-solid.
A worthy addition for anyone needing 300mm and unable to justify spending 3X for the Canon "L" 70-300. -
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
7 out of 10 points and not recommendedGood 70-300mm mlensSurpassed by newer, less expensive lensesNeeds a replacement. Still a nice lens, but the Tamron 70-300 VC has passed it by.
reviewed August 12th, 2011 (purchased for $400)