Review on 📷 Tamron 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 AF Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro Lens for Nikon DSLR: Capture Stunning Macro Shots with Versatility by Mensur Long

This is a cheap general purpose superzoom. Bought this for a holiday to dress up my old D200 to take to places I don't want to take my prettier glass and cameras. The optics aren't bad, but the lens is soft for longer focal lengths and has an unremarkable f/3.5-6.3 range that's still on par with most lenses of this type. Tamron's advantage is its impressive 250mm range. There's no VC image stabilization, so at 250mm you'll either need a tripod or use a high shutter speed (the rule of thumb is 1/focal length). The lens also doesn't have a built-in autofocus motor, so focusing speed is only dependent on how good your in-camera autofocus drive is. Up close the lens is fairly sharp and good for casual portraits, and it really excels in terms of image quality in the 18-70mm range. It's a lot cheaper than the 18-270 VC as it doesn't have internal motors/stabilizers, but image quality doesn't differ much between the two when I rented the 18-270 and the extra range is negligible, so I have I chose this one as I didn't want to spend too much on superzoom. The new piezo VC focuses VERY fast and the VC is a nice feature but it's up to you to decide if it's worth your money. The only real issues are that the build quality is cheap and there are regular third-party QC Gremlins lenses. My lens needed a Tamron blur adjustment, but the repair and warranty is top notch - just buy from an authorized dealer! If you need a superzoom and feel like you need it more than renting a lens warrants, this is a cheap and decent choice. You won't be disappointed, just don't expect miracles.