This is a sponsored review from BlogHer and Tamron.
Many of you know that I just upgraded to a Canon T1i in June. My first big-girl camera. Since I started blogging, my interest in photography has grown exponentially with each year of writing my blog. Photos are so important to make a post pretty and informational at the same time, so I’ve really been trying to hone my skills.
I was recently asked to participate in a lens review program through BlogHer with Tamron, one of the leading manufacturers of quality lenses. I knew already that Tamron lenses will fit my Canon camera and I was so excited to get the chance to try out an upgraded zoom lens, the Tamron AF 18-270. This one is WAY better than the kit lens that came with my camera.
This shot was taken on the deck sitting on my loveseat and I managed to capture this pretty bird without scaring him away.
All because I could zoom in closer to get it.
I took this shot from the deck sitting on my loveseat and it zoomed right through the porch rail.
I’ve been taking lots of pics with it and can tell a big difference in how far it zooms compared to my standard 18-55 Canon lens. This one gets much closer. I took a few pics with it on the deck and could zoom in closer on birds that came to visit and even could get pretty close to the treetops outside, when my other lens wouldn’t even come close. I think with this new AF 18-270 Tamron lens, I may not need another one for a very long time.
This lens is designed for someone looking to upgrade the standard lens that comes with typical DSLR packages, which are pretty limited on how far they can zoom. I found that out after I got my camera and the standard lens. I almost wish now that I hadn’t bought the kit lens at all.
The AF18-270 is an all-in-one lens that more universally covers close or distant shots without having to change lens. It is the world’s first 15x optical zoom lens, and also has built in vibration compensation so those zoomed shots turn out clear.
I’m extremely happy with my new Tamron lens and can see using it a lot of the time for my photography. I recently used it to take a lot of shots around my house and it was nice to zoom out to get full room shots and then zoom in closer when I wanted to highlight an area.
And I’ve got some exciting news! I’m also giving away ONE of these Tamron AF 18-270 lenses to one of my readers. You will have 6 chances to win through the BlogHer roundup page.
This lens retails for $629.00 and is designed for Canon or Nikon Di II DSLR cameras. They also make similar lenses for other makes and models.
Specs from Tamron:
Tamron’s Vibration Compensation—Blur-Stopping Power With No Annoying Motion Delay In Your Viewfinder!
With the advent of the latest 15X zoom lens from Tamron, the pioneer of high power zoom lenses, the high power zoom lens has steadily evolved from a 7.1X to a 10.7X to a 13.9X and now to the world’s largest zoom ratio of 15X by combining advanced high power zoom design technologies accumulated by Tamron since 1992. The lens covers an angle of view equivalent to that of a 28mm wideangle to a 419mm ultra telephoto with just one lens, letting the user capture once-in-the-lifetime images of panoramic landscape images or close-up pictures of children smiling, without having to get too close to the subject and without having to change lenses.
For more information on this lens, visit Tamron.
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Kim says
I just purchased a new Canon Rebel,, and realized that I would need another lens soon! This looks perfect for me!
Carol F. says
I would love to upgrade my kit lens to this Tamron lens. Just finished up a photography class with Karen Russell and a new Tamron lens will take me to the next level! Your photos look beautiful!
Ricki Jill Treleaven says
Rhoda, your pictures are beautiful. The picture of the bird looks like a postcard!
Carole Dansby says
I just purchased the Canon T1i after reading about your new camera. I would LOVE to have this lens! Oh, I love your blog and look forward to each of your posts.
Liz says
Thanks Rhoda!! Have been looking for a new lens and a FREE one sounds mighty fine!!!!! Great photos by the way! 🙂
Lillian says
What a fantastic giveaway!!
Astrid says
I’d LOVE to have a different lens for my camera! What a great giveaway!
Laura says
Would love to have this lens. Love to take pictures.
Sharon says
I’d love to win this lens for my daughters camera. She is going to India over the Christmas break from her school to study for three weeks and she could use this lens on her camera to photograph all the environmental things she will be studying. Thanks!
Tracy Deupree says
I would love a free new lens. I love taking photos.
cayce says
I’d looooove to win this lens! I want one in a bad way.
Love your bird pic.
Janna says
This is a great giveaway!
fran n va says
I am way behind the times in learning about picture taking. I need to get up with the times especially as my grandson is now in the picture. Thanks.
Elizabeth H says
I would LOVE a new lens like this!! Comment 1/2
Elizabeth H says
Just tweeted! Comment 2/2
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Trisha says
I love the pears! I have one in my kitchen, inspired by you (and Ballard’s).
Stacy says
I’ve been DYING to upgrade my lens for a while, and this would be perfect!
Stacy says
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/slhutchens
Robin says
I definitely need a new big girl lens to go with my old big girl camera. My photos are severely lacking! HaHa!
Susan says
I need that lens really bad! Like, I NEED it!! Nuff said?