Tamron AF 11-18mm for about S$700 - Worth it?

Technospaz · 22nd February 2008

Hi Folks,

I'm in Australia at the moment and stumbled across a deal for the Tamron AF 11-18mm Wide Zoom DiII LD (Canon Mount) for AUD$600 (brand new with warranty etc). In addition, I can also recover my 10% GST on the lens, which brings the price down to about AUD$545 (approx S$700). Should I get it? It's the last piece available in the store and I'm quite keen. Suggestions, feedback etc appreciated as always. The sooner the better cause it's not going to be around for long.

http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/11_18mm.asp

Thanks in advance

T'spaz
(This post is a repeat of the one in the Newbies/Canon forums. I wanted to try here for advice since replies are a little slow in the other sections.)

2.8photography · 23rd February 2008

personally, ive never tried this lens, but a friend told me not to go for this lens. get the tokina 12-24 instead (only abt $50 more, in s'pore that is), or the sigma 10-20 if u need the 10mm. the latter was recommended by a friend, so ive not tried it either

the tokina is great value for $$, decent build and IQ. also, go for the nikon 12-24 (or canon 10-22) if u have a larger budget and u wont regret

zhikang · 23rd February 2008

i'd rather you spend slightly more (arnd $900) and get a Canon EF-S 10-22mm. One thing, u get a greater range, wider angle and of cos, faster AF (USM!). Personally used the 10-22 before and i have to say it's a helluva lens! very nice

calebk · 25th February 2008

Tried it. Didn't find it a very good lens.

Technospaz · 3rd March 2008

Thanks for the replies fellas. I opted against it and got myself a Canon 10-22 in the end. I love it to bits. More pricey but certainly, a better buy.

22nd February 2008	#1
Technospaz Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 124	Tamron AF 11-18mm for about S$700 - Worth it? Hi Folks, I'm in Australia at the moment and stumbled across a deal for the Tamron AF 11-18mm Wide Zoom DiII LD (Canon Mount) for AUD$600 (brand new with warranty etc). In addition, I can also recover my 10% GST on the lens, which brings the price down to about AUD$545 (approx S$700). Should I get it? It's the last piece available in the store and I'm quite keen. Suggestions, feedback etc appreciated as always. The sooner the better cause it's not going to be around for long. http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/11_18mm.asp Thanks in advance T'spaz (This post is a repeat of the one in the Newbies/Canon forums. I wanted to try here for advice since replies are a little slow in the other sections.)

23rd February 2008	#2
2.8photography Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 718	Re: Tamron AF 11-18mm for about S$700 - Worth it? personally, ive never tried this lens, but a friend told me not to go for this lens. get the tokina 12-24 instead (only abt $50 more, in s'pore that is), or the sigma 10-20 if u need the 10mm. the latter was recommended by a friend, so ive not tried it either the tokina is great value for $$, decent build and IQ. also, go for the nikon 12-24 (or canon 10-22) if u have a larger budget and u wont regret

23rd February 2008	#3
zhikang Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Yishun Posts: 661	Re: Tamron AF 11-18mm for about S$700 - Worth it? i'd rather you spend slightly more (arnd $900) and get a Canon EF-S 10-22mm. One thing, u get a greater range, wider angle and of cos, faster AF (USM!). Personally used the 10-22 before and i have to say it's a helluva lens! very nice __________________ When life hands u lemons.... ASK FOR TEQUILA AND SALT!

25th February 2008	#4
calebk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Clementi Posts: 10,476	Re: Tamron AF 11-18mm for about S$700 - Worth it? Tried it. Didn't find it a very good lens. __________________ deviantART \| fotologue

3rd March 2008	#5
Technospaz Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 124	Re: Tamron AF 11-18mm for about S$700 - Worth it? Thanks for the replies fellas. I opted against it and got myself a Canon 10-22 in the end. I love it to bits. More pricey but certainly, a better buy.