Any good reason not to buy this combo?
• Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTI (400d) body
• Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical IF Macro Autofocus Lens
around $1200 from BH
I am hoping to use this lens for almost everything I shoot. I've seen some good reviews, but am not sure of the Tamron name. I'm enticed by the extended zoom.
My alternative setup was the D80 with the VR 18-200mm lens, but that will be an extra $400 or so.
I'm not completely settled at all, but what I do know is that I'd like a good body and a zoom lens that I won't have to change often. Up to this point, I have used a Fuji S9000 with good results and I don't think I'll be excited to switch lenses.
Any advice would be EXTREMELY appreciated. Thanks in advance!
JWright
Re: Any good reason not to buy this combo?
I've heard nothing but good things about the Tamron 18-250.
Re: Any good reason not to buy this combo?
The purpose of a DSLR like you are looking at it to have the ability to change lenses for what ever the situation calls for. Buying a DSLR is not buying a camera. Buying a DSLR is buying a SYSTEM. Bodies. Lenses, other accessories. The XTI and the Nikon D80 are both capable camera bodies that should serve the average shooter well.
As for the Tamron Zoom Wide Angle-Telephoto AF 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical IF Macro Autofocus Lens. It is a $500 dollar lens that covers a large focal length area. While zoom lenses have come a long way since the early days, that large of focal length spread at that price is going to have some downsides. It is a slow lens in that the largest aperture is 3.5 at 18mm. Here is a review of that particular lens. http://www.phototestcenter.com/html/tamron_18-250.html
Not bad, but not spectacular. If you really have your heart set on not changing lenses, then you might want to look at top of the line superzooms such as the Fuji IS-1
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/8...l_Cameras.html
If you want to delve into the world of the DSLR then you might be better served with looking at a couple of lenses to cover the range that you are looking at. The price will be higher, but the quality of the glass attached to the camera is very important. You could buy a XTI body and go with a couple of lenses.
Highly regarded wide to normal focal length zoom at a decent price.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...2_8_XR_Di.html
Nice consumer midrange zoom with IS.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...5_6_EF_IS.html
IMO you would probably be happier with the results of the above lenses than with the kit you have chosen.
Re: Any good reason not to buy this combo?
That's great input! I really appreciate it!
@gryphonslair99: I think I may have given the wrong impression. My plan is to buy a flexible lens that can be the workhorse for now and expand for more specific needs later. My thought is that this would be a very flexible lens for basic shooting.
@Canuck935: Glad to hear it =)
Justin
Re: Any good reason not to buy this combo?
I'd have to ask if you are starting with one lens then what do you envisage shooting the most as that would really determine what lens I'd advise getting. Nothing wrong with either body you mention though.
Re: Any good reason not to buy this combo?
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Originally Posted by jwright
That's great input! I really appreciate it!
@gryphonslair99: I think I may have given the wrong impression. My plan is to buy a flexible lens that can be the workhorse for now and expand for more specific needs later. My thought is that this would be a very flexible lens for basic shooting.
@Canuck935: Glad to hear it =)
Justin
Sorry if I miss understood. It was that
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I'm not completely settled at all, but what I do know is that I'd like a good body and a zoom lens that I won't have to change often. Up to this point, I have used a Fuji S9000 with good results and I don't think I'll be excited to switch lenses.
That was the reason for my post. I have seen too many posts that have said similar thing and the were looking for a DSLR and only one lens because they just didn't want to be bothered with changing. Then they don't understand why their pictures are no better than the ones with their old P&S.