Tamron to Announce New Superzoom, 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 VC HLD

[LonelyBoy]

I really think 'superzoom' doesn't go far enough. Megazoom? Ultrazoom? Überzoom? Something...

Überzoom? 8)

could be an interesting lens on a eos M camera

I think I've already seen "hyperzoom" used for the 18-300-class lenses.

As for EOS M, why? This thing is long enough to wipe out any size advantage of a smaller body; why not use a small crop DSLR with it?

 

[Maximilian]

wow...largest zoom range...ever? for dslr that is..

... impressing if delivered with a decent IQ and a good in production QC.
Not my lens, but fascinating, what they're (all lens makers) do this time.

 

[jolyonralph]

Compromise lens - will of course not have outstanding quality. I have the FE 24-240mm lens for these sorts of days, and although it's not a lens I would use all the time, it's useful for that time you really only absolutely have to carry a single lens only.

I guess this will be the same sort of thing.

And also, absolutely zero chance of it even being f/5.6 at 300mm, it'll be f/6.3 from at least 300 to 400 I'm sure.

 

[SkynetTX]

Though superzooms can be useful in some situations I think it's better to have more specific lens with you. I always have at least my general – currently the 18-55mm IS II – for landscapes and buldings and my 60mm macro with me just in case.

 

[alan sh]

I'd like to try it on my Canon M5.

 

[dsut4392]

I've got the 28-300 full frame version which is honestly not bad. It's a noticeable step below the Canon 24-105L and 16-35/4L in sharpness and contrast, but better than it should be for the size and weight. Focusing speed and accuracy are both comparable to the 24-105. As a travel lens in particular It's a worthwhile compromise compared to carrying a 24-70 and 70-300, as much for the convenience of not having to change as frequently as it is for the considerable weight saving. My current travel kit consist of 16-35/4, 28-300 Tammy and 50/1.4 Sigma EX.