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dan8238 · Jul 25, 2012, 8:04 PM

I'm planning to buy an 18-200 zoom for my Nikon D70 and I'm looking for recommendations; Nikon, Tamron, etc.
Can anyone provide recommendations?
Thank you for your time.

TCav · Jul 25, 2012, 8:49 PM

Multiple lenses of less ambitious zoom ranges will provide better image quality for less money, but if you really want a jack-of-all-trades-and-master-of-none lens, the Tamron 18-270 is probably the best.

SIMON40 · Jul 26, 2012, 4:01 PM

I'd second that.... had a Tamron 18-270 VR atop a 20D- and loved it...

Wingman · Jul 27, 2012, 10:49 PM

I use a Tamron 18-270 VC on my D90 and think it is the best value for the buck. It is light weight and reasonably compact and serves me well on my travels. VC works well and image quality is excellent .

Jehan

dan8238 · Jul 28, 2012, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I bought my D70 when it first came out and it's working OK but I eventually will move up to possibly a Canon 60D or a Nikon D5100. Based on your input I'll stay with what I have and save my bucks.
Thanks!

TCav · Jul 28, 2012, 10:36 AM

If you're going to change brands, then it definitely doesn't make sense to buy another lens for this one.

Jul 25, 2012, 8:04 PM	#1
dan8238 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 51	New 18-200 zoom for Nikon D70 I'm planning to buy an 18-200 zoom for my Nikon D70 and I'm looking for recommendations; Nikon, Tamron, etc. Can anyone provide recommendations? Thank you for your time.

Jul 25, 2012, 8:49 PM	#2
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,826	Multiple lenses of less ambitious zoom ranges will provide better image quality for less money, but if you really want a jack-of-all-trades-and-master-of-none lens, the Tamron 18-270 is probably the best. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

Jul 28, 2012, 10:36 AM	#6
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,826	If you're going to change brands, then it definitely doesn't make sense to buy another lens for this one. __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

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Jul 26, 2012, 4:01 PM	#3
SIMON40 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bangor,North Wales Posts: 3,766	I'd second that.... had a Tamron 18-270 VR atop a 20D- and loved it...

Jul 27, 2012, 10:49 PM	#4
Wingman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hebron, Kentucky (northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati):KCVG Posts: 4,355	I use a Tamron 18-270 VC on my D90 and think it is the best value for the buck. It is light weight and reasonably compact and serves me well on my travels. VC works well and image quality is excellent . Jehan

Jul 28, 2012, 10:28 AM	#5
dan8238 Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 51	Thanks for the feedback. I bought my D70 when it first came out and it's working OK but I eventually will move up to possibly a Canon 60D or a Nikon D5100. Based on your input I'll stay with what I have and save my bucks. Thanks!