Tamron Lens Reviews and Sweepstakes!

Tamron recently invited 6 BlogHer Reviewers to try the world’s first 15X zoom lens! Truly a perfect all-in-one zoom lens, Tamron’s AF18-270mm covers everything from wideangle to super telephoto plus macro with its first ever 15X zoom range. It also features Vibration Compensation, an anti-shake mechanism called VC, which lets you take blur-free hand-held pictures at up to four stops slower than usual. As you will read in the reviews, this lens handled low light indoor close up shots as well as it delivered sharp zoomed in action photos!

You have 7 chances to win a Tamron lens for yourself. 7 people will win!

Check out the links below to see some of the fantastic photos these bloggers were able to capture with their new Tamron lens. Share a comment on each blog, and on this page below, for a chance to win 1 of 7 Tamron lens of your own!


Holly
of Nothing But Bonfires found the Tamron lens a "nice improvement over the standard built-in lens that came with my Rebel, and it certainly made me feel a whole lot fancier when I was using it. Yep, that’s some technical camera speak right there.” Check out the photos that she took as part of her job.

Nicole of Pinch My Salt took her Tamron lens on a trip didn't have to worry about changing lenses, “…this one lens definitely covered all my needs!” As a food blogger, she had one final test to see how the Tamron lens would hold up in place of her standard food photography lens. See the results!

Rhoda of Southern Hospitality moved outside after taking some photos inside her house. “I took a few pics with it on the deck and could zoom in closer on birds that came to visit and even could get pretty close to the treetops outside, when my other lens wouldn't even come close.”

Dana of Made shared, “It replaces the need for me have multiple lenses. I'm often shooting close-ups of fabric for tutorials. But when I'm out with my kids I prefer a long lens so I can capture the natural moment; to get those candid shots. So, with this lens, I can truly put away my other two lenses.”

Jaden of Steamy Kitchen was impressed by the lenses 15x zoom, making it a “great travel and food lens - because you can take a panoramic shot of the beach as well as closeup shots like the zucchini”. Check out her Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini photos!

Stephanie of NieNie Dialogues loves, " the way it was so easy to take close up's as well as far away photos. It was so crisp, clear, and colorful. It was amazing. The lens is hearty, yet light enough to carry around to take photos."


 

The new lens offers the convenience, comfort and versatility of an all-in-one lens that is ultra light (just 19.4 oz.) and is a mere 3.8” long making it ideal for easy shooting from sunrise to sunset. Now you can shoot hand-held confidently with consumer Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras. And like all Tamron lenses purchased from an authorized Tamron dealer, you get a Tamron 6-Year USA warranty. Learn more about what Tamron has to offer.

Now, for a chance to win a Tamron lens of your own, share a comment on how this lens would change how you use your camera!

You must be registered at BlogHer and be logged in to the site, to enter this promotion. If you are not registered, it's free and easy! Simply click on the "Join Us" button in the box at the top of this page.

The sweepstakes runs from November 3, 2010 to November 30, 2010 and is only open to individuals who, at the time of entry deadline, are legal residents of the United States and are 18 years or older; one entry per person and per email address. Please be sure that your email address is up-to-date in your BlogHer profile so that we can contact you if you win! This lens is designed to fit Canon or Nikon Di II DSLR cameras, if you have a different model you can select an alternate Tamron prize, see official rules for details 

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gkran 5 pts

I think it would help me take better pictures :)

choochoo 5 pts

Jaden took multiple pics of her zucchini adventures. I kinda wanted to bite them. Yum!

choochoo 5 pts

I love the picture Nicole took of the moss-covered rocks. Just beautiful!

choochoo 5 pts

Holly's pic in Vegas was amazing! The detail, from both far and near, is great!

jinxy 5 pts

This awesome lens would encourage me to learn more about my camera and improve my pictures. Definitely would be inspiration!

Ardy22 5 pts

I would be able to take closeups of animals at the zoo which I was unable to before

chickypoo 5 pts

This lens will revolutionize the photos I'll be taking. This looks like a great walkabout camera. I'm much more likely to take my DSLR to places now that I won't have to lug around the camera bag to ensure I have the right lens for the right pic.

Cutesuzyq 5 pts

I really need this lens. The kit lens I have don't work all that great and I don't have enough room in my house to use the 50mm f1.8 lens with great success.

carolpie 5 pts

My pictures need some help as they are blurry and I can never get any clear closeups which I would love bcause I have two beautiful grandbabies!

msvickik 5 pts

What a FANTASTIC lens-- WOW! Thanks!

tripsma 5 pts

My husband would LOVE to have this. He has a DSLR and could really use this lens. :)

THANK YOU!!

tripsma at gmail dot com

dianastlouis@gmail.com 5 pts

I would love to win this giveaway! It would be a dream come true!

dianastlouis (at) gmail (dot) com

chiquidita 5 pts

I have a canon camera and no lens like this one. I love the zoom capabalities. I think it would just add another dimension to my photography.

pearson.laurie@gmail.com

kebalah 5 pts

I love taking pictures ever since i took college courses in photography. But i am not able to afford a lens that gets the up close pictures that i want. I would love to have this lens!
www.facebook.com/shoshanabecker ( http://www.facebook.com/shoshanabecker )
kebalah@yahoo.com

shortbreadsouth 5 pts

This lens would be fabulous for just about anything and would end having to take time to change when I see something far away that I want to capture.

AibreanRos 5 pts

This lens would prompt me to buy a new camera, with which I would take awesome photos!

Cooking With Z 5 pts

I just got my first SLR would love this Macro lens for my food pics.

kaname650 5 pts

What a nice all purpose lens! I can see putting this lens on and never taking it off my camera.

brandonandlindsey 5 pts

This lens is incredible, I'd love to have the chance to use it!

jamiehudd 5 pts

I have a fixed 50mm lens but would love to have a great zoom lens to capture subjects from a distance =)

zwriter 5 pts

This lens would change how I use my camera at the races. I would be able to get better photos of the stock cars on the track and the NASCAR people both!

zoey at promotorsports1 dot com

intime 5 pts

a tamaron would make my camera have clearer focus

natasja 5 pts

That key all-purpose lenses to take hiking. I end up carrying 2-3 lenses and my back always regrets it.

It looks like I could get those macro'd flowers and panoramic volcanoes with just the single lens.

Love it.

missesprincess 5 pts

I would just burst into tears if I won this ~ what a Christmas wish come true this would be!

nvsone 5 pts

I would document family trips with this camera.

mudrunnersmom 5 pts

How would this great lens change my photography? remember pinhole cameras? well with my current gear all my pics look like they were take by a pinhole canmers.
ANEW Tamron lens would make everything sharp, clear and beautiful

iplaytrack1224 5 pts

Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
Happy holidays!
=]

stampmouse 5 pts

A good zoom would help me take better shots of the life around me. my kit lens is not very good and the zoom i am just not happy with

Laura

http://stampmousephoto.blogspot.com

brandi.elam 5 pts

Droooool! Oh boy... I would LOVE this lens! I just joined BlogHer tonight... what a great way to join if I were to win!

hecheartsphotography 5 pts

Wow, this is soooo cool!!! I would LOVE to have this and be able to get the most out of capturing what I see... I love photography and I love learning about it, and this would be a great tool to explore :)

Noshings 5 pts

Ive been eyeing this lens for a while now, a perfect fit for my 40D, Id think ;)
Wouldn't it be so nice to be able to put on one lens and go!

cjclowers 5 pts

I would love this lens to be able to take better pictures of my 7 grandchildren. They move fast and I could zoom in and catch those hard to chase down shots!

betty123 5 pts

My kids are growning up so fast and this lens would help capture all the wonderful moments in our daily life...from the soccer field, to playing in the backyard to giggling at the kitchen table! It would be a perfect fit with our family and my Canon!

jashelep23 5 pts

Currently, the only lens we have for our DSLR camera is the one it came with which isn't that great. I would love to take clearer, sharper pictures and have more zoom capability if needed.

leahforlove 5 pts

I would be able to post amazing pics for my blog. I would look like a professional!

leahforlove at aol dot com

joybd 5 pts

I would be able to get much crisper photographs of my 6-month old preemie baby. I love to photograph her teeny-tiny fingers, toes, and ears. She's extra small -- strangers stop and ask me if I'm "practicing" with a doll -- but she's definitely perfect as she is! I nearly lost her due to a placental abruption, and I love it that my body, which I felt had betrayed me with the abruption, is now making her strong and healthy through breastfeeding. If I win one of these lenses, my husband will take pictures of me breastfeeding our baby so that, years from now, I will remember this time with even greater clarity.

DchrisG3 5 pts

One of my favorite ways to use my camera is in winter, taking shots of snow and ice on trees and plants or landscapes.

fiamma_fiore 5 pts

How beautiful! I have been wanting to get a better lens for my DSLR for months. This would make my photography so much better!

juliestew 5 pts

I've used the 75mm-300mm forever and become much less pleased with it each year. I've come to the point I use my prime lenses more and more. And you know the disadvantage of them at times. I'd love to have a lens I could take anywhere and take any type of shot. I was beginning to think any other lens was just a dream but maybe not!!!
julie
www.raisingthreeknightsandaprincess.com ( http://www.raisingthreeknightsandaprincess.com )

jcamp2020 5 pts

I love the anti-vibration feature of this lens. Would really help my pictures alot.

jcamp2020 at aol dot com

Susan Cosby 5 pts

I would love to win a new lens that does so much! I so often find myself with the wrong lens on my camera and my other lenses in the car, or at home!!

Ashack 6 pts

Winning this lens would seriously amp up my blogging! I am currently using a hand-me-down camera that has been a huge step up from my point and shoot, but I have been dreaming of a great lens to play with!

twinsej 5 pts

A dream come true is what this sounds like. Really...what more can I say.

tlannan30 5 pts

Our camera only came with one lens and we have really been wanting to get a good zoom lens. We could really use this!

PatriciaJoYoung 5 pts

What a great lens. It would make it so much easier to get great shots while just carrying the camera with one lens instead of having to change lenses all the time!

mybakingaddiction 5 pts

This would be the perfect addition to my camera bag for on the go food shots!

JudyMN 5 pts

I am always missing great shots because I have the wrong lens on at the wrong time. This new Tamron lens would take care of that problem - or at least make me think up a different excuse.

dare_mama 5 pts

The lens that came with my camera had an unfortunate meeting with my then 18 month old son, so my first lens purchase was replacing that lens. But this Tamron lens would be so much more versatile and allow me to capture more candid pictures of my children at play, rather than them hamming it up/hiding from the camera when I get too close.

bebecrouch 5 pts

This lens would absolutely give me the flexibility that I would love to have with my NIKON camera! I am an amateur photographer and wish to enhance my abilties to take much better photos! My son has become quite a good photographer and suggested that I get this lens to give me that flexibility. Please consider me! Also, Rhoda at Southern Hospitality is the best and I truly love reading her blog. It brings me back to my southern roots! Thanks for the opportunity to subscribe!

CFmama 5 pts

I would so love to win this one!

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