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) |
| 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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