Tamron AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 SP Di II LD Aspherical (IF) - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict
Lens Reviews - Canon EOS (APS-C)

Sample Images

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Model
ISO Speed
Focal Length
Exposure Data: f/ @
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Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 10D
ISO Speed 400
Focal Length 14.0mm
Exposure Data: f/9.5 @ 1/180s
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Make Canon
Model Canon EOS 10D
ISO Speed 800
Focal Length 12.0mm
Exposure Data: f/4.5 @ 1/30s
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Model
ISO Speed
Focal Length
Exposure Data: f/ @
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Make
Model
ISO Speed
Focal Length
Exposure Data: f/ @
Size 3070x2046

Verdict

The Tamron AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 SP Di II is surely capable to deliver decent quality images but the truth is that the competition is generally better in most aspects. Regarding the comparatively slow speed (max. aperture), the subjectively lower build quality as well as the rather limited zoom range it is also a bit strange that Tamron is asking a higher price point compared to the Sigma and Tokina counterparts (locally at least). This doesn't seem to leave many arguments in favour of the lens.

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