AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) NEW vs SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro

TERAUD · 31st March 2009

newbie qn,

I am targeting for both lens (nikon mount)

however the new 18-270 mm comes with macro fuction. Will buying 90mm duplicate the lens?

Blur Shadow · 31st March 2009

The Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] MACRO has a reproduction ratio of 1 : 3.5, which is a far cry from the 1:1 that the Tamron SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 can achieve.

CCx9 · 31st March 2009

I agree with Blur shadow. I have seen my friend's macro shots done with proper macro lenses... my own 18-270 can never get that kind of definition and clarity... so if macro is your pleasure, get the right lens for it.

Having said that.. if you are only a casual macro shooter, then the 18-270 is a great stay-on-camera lens for all-purposes. A quick look at the other 2 threads here will confirm this.

Blur Shadow · 31st March 2009

You can actually the macro ability of the 18-270mm VC with a close-up filter, for instance. But there would be a decrease in IQ.

TERAUD · 31st March 2009

Thanks folks

you have a price guide for the above 2?

Blur Shadow · 1st April 2009

I'm not sure of the prices these days, so a call to your preferred photo shop may be a better idea.

TERAUD · 4th April 2009

I am starting to move from nikkor to other value for money lense

there seems to be another popular lense Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 - I have a 50 F1.8D now - will it a waste of money to get one.??

I am still learning on lens - sorry if there are stupid QN

31st March 2009	#1
TERAUD Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96	AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) NEW vs SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro newbie qn, I am targeting for both lens (nikon mount) however the new 18-270 mm comes with macro fuction. Will buying 90mm duplicate the lens?

31st March 2009	#2
Blur Shadow Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,285	Re: AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) NEW vs SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Ma The Tamron AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] MACRO has a reproduction ratio of 1 : 3.5, which is a far cry from the 1:1 that the Tamron SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO 1:1 can achieve.

31st March 2009	#3
CCx9 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 179	Re: AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) NEW vs SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Ma I agree with Blur shadow. I have seen my friend's macro shots done with proper macro lenses... my own 18-270 can never get that kind of definition and clarity... so if macro is your pleasure, get the right lens for it. Having said that.. if you are only a casual macro shooter, then the 18-270 is a great stay-on-camera lens for all-purposes. A quick look at the other 2 threads here will confirm this.

31st March 2009	#4
Blur Shadow Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,285	Re: AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) NEW vs SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Ma You can actually the macro ability of the 18-270mm VC with a close-up filter, for instance. But there would be a decrease in IQ.

31st March 2009	#5
TERAUD Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96	Re: AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) NEW vs SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Ma Thanks folks you have a price guide for the above 2?

1st April 2009	#6
Blur Shadow Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,285	Re: AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) NEW vs SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Ma I'm not sure of the prices these days, so a call to your preferred photo shop may be a better idea.

4th April 2009	#7
TERAUD Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96	Re: AF18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) NEW vs SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Ma I am starting to move from nikkor to other value for money lense there seems to be another popular lense Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 - I have a 50 F1.8D now - will it a waste of money to get one.?? I am still learning on lens - sorry if there are stupid QN