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Tamron’s new 18-400mm is the world’s first ultra-telephoto all-in-one lens with optical stabilisation

Jul 18, 2017 by John Aldred 8 Comments

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I always see new photographers looking for all-in-one super zooms that they can use for everything. And I even see the occasional pro asking about them, too. Sometimes, just having a lightweight lens thgat can “do it all” is useful. When it’s more about getting the moment than it is about low light performance, or ultimate sharpness zoomed to 1600%, in steps the super zoom.

Nikon have their 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6 DX VRII and Canon have a 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM for full frame, as well as a lower budget 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 for APS-C. Now, Tamron’s recently announced new 18-400mm f/3.5-5.6 super zoom is now available to pre-order.

Model : B028
Focal Length : 18-400mm
Maximum Aperture : F/3.5-6.3
Angle of View (diagonal) : 75°33′ – 4° (for APS-C format)
Optical Construction : 16 elements in 11 groups
Minimum Object Distance : 17.7 in (0.45m)
Maximum Magnification Ratio : 1:2.9
Filter Size : Ø72mm
Maximum Diameter : Ø79mm
Length** : for Canon 4.9 in (123.9mm)
: for Nikon 4.8 in (121.4mm)
Weight : for Canon 25 oz (710g)
: for Nikon 24.9 oz (705g)
Aperture Blades : 7 (circular diaphragm)
Minimum Aperture : F/22-40
Image Stabilization Performance : 2.5 stops (CIPA Standards Compliant)

(For Canon : EOS-80D is used / For Nikon: D7200 is used)

Standard Accessories : Flower-shaped lens hood, Lens caps
Compatible Mounts : Canon, Nikon

The lens is available to pre-order for both Nikon and Canon for $659. Substantially lower than the Nikon 18-300mm & Canon 28-300mm alternatives, although it is a third of a stop slower at the long end.

These sorts of super zoom lenses aren’t typically designed with the highest image quality in mind. But I am still curious to see how it stacks up against the Nikon and Canon lenses once it starts getting into the hands of testers and reviewers.

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About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

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