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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Elise Post says
This would be so awesome. I also just have my kit lens. This would be HUGE for me.
Thanks for the chance!!!
Jody says
I miss the zoom lens that I had with my old film SLR. I would love one of these! What an awesome lens!
Emily says
What an awesome giveaway! I would love to have this lens. We just bought our first “big kid camera” a couple of weeks ago!
Patty says
This lens would be great to have!
JulieD says
Thanks for this awesome giveaway! 🙂 I would love to win this lens!
Natasja says
I’ve never been sure about non Cannon lenses, but everyone keeps telling me they can be great. This would be the perfect way to try one 😉
angel says
OK how cute is that bird!! If I could but have this lens I’d capture photos of every lovely detail of my day!!
angel says
And how could I not take the second chance to win? SO nervous. It’s like christmas with a ton of people and only one gift!!! Eek!!!
http://derekandangel.blogspot.com/2010/11/i-would-be-thankful-for.html
anna says
Would LOVE LOVE LOVE this lens! Looks fabulous!
Madaline Meatte says
this would be amazing since I just broke mine!
Ana says
I would love this lens! It will help me make my pictures worthy of a blog.
Emily says
I want, I need! I’m still new at the SLR camera thing, but I think this would totally help!
Creative Busy Hands says
I love to photograph nature. This lens would be a great incentive to go outside more often and share more pictures from where I live.
Lisa Frederking says
I love photographing nature and my kids in nature
Rande says
I would love to win this lens, thank you for the chance!
Wani says
This is such a great giveaway! Would love to win! wanibug (at) yahoo (dot ) com
mk says
Photographing nature is my favorite. I would love to win the lens!
charith says
What a great giveaway!
Stacey Hay says
I would sure love to win this lens. I love your photos.
michelle says
Ohh, I would love this lens! What a great giveaway.