Tamron AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di-II SP LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 9 inches ; 12.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007WK8O4
• Item model number: AF13M-700
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

This new super wide-angle zoom lens, designed for exclusive use with digital SLR cameras using a sensor smaller than full frame, provides the extended focal length covering 17mm (when converted to 35mm format) that is desired by today s advanced and pro photographers using digital SLRs. The lens features an entirely new optical system designed for optimal performance with digital SLR cameras. Item Specifications: Product Description: Tamron SP A013 - wide-angle zoom lens - 11 mm - 18 mm Manufacturer Warranty: 6 years warranty Weight: 12.5 oz Length: 3 in Min Focus Range: 9.8 in Lens System: Wide-angle zoom lens Optical Zoom: 1.7 x Lens Aperture: F/4.5-5.6 Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual Focal Length: 11 mm - 18 mm Mounting Type: Minolta A-type Lens Construction: 12 group(s) / 15 element(s) Filter Size: 77 mm Special Functions: Wide angle, zoom

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens for landscaping shoot - very wide, June 28, 2009

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This review is from: Tamron AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di-II SP LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

This is a great lens for landscape it produce very nice vivid colors. I did not notice any vignetting as other in the forums saying also I pick this lens over the new release Tamron 10-24mm, which wider end longer reach and faster aperture f/3.5, because of where the lens is made(not in Japan). The price of this lens still higher then the new release even though it has been release to the market for quite awhile now.

A lot of peoples in the forums rating the Sigma 10-20mm very high, I own a couples sigma lens and I don't think the build quality would match to a Tamron brand and as far as pictures quality goes....I don't see any differences. Here is a few problems with Sigma, stiff zoom, mechanical gear issue, lens glass is a miss & hit, so why pay for something that already having so much issues?

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A very good lens but limited zoom range, December 23, 2010

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This review is from: Tamron AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di-II SP LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

I have gotten excellent results from this lens and the only issue is the limited range of 11-18. Eventually I bought Tamron's 10-24/3.5-4.5 lens and I've had no regrets as the results with the 10-24 are excellent. The 11-18 necessitated too many lens changes. If your shooting includes a high proportion of shots in the 11-18 range OR you only have very occasional use for this lens, it will be a great investment. In my shooting, I found the combination of the 10-24 and the 18-250 Tamron zooms to be far better for me.

0 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wide Angle Lens, May 12, 2007

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This review is from: Tamron AF 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 Di-II SP LD Aspherical (IF) Lens for Konica Minolta and Sony Digital SLR Cameras (Electronics)

Very good wide angle lens, not spectacular but very good and usefu.