While there's certainly an element of truth to this, it overlooks one fundamental advantage – that you can cover a huge range of subjects without having to change lenses between shots. If you're out on your own, taking your time, this is no big deal.

If there's one kind of lens that tends to get a bad press, it's the all-in-one ‘superzoom'. Conventional wisdom states that zooms with a 3x range can be optically excellent, and 4x can still be very good, but extend that to 10x or more and the compromises become too great.

I am using this lens since last 3-4 days. Nothing I can say about this lens except 'wow'. Not able test the lens completely as I am using it for only 3-4 days. What I have observed is the lens works nicely in daylight while taking portrait or landscape photo.

Had loads of tamron stuff over the years this lens continues the tradition of being sensational value for money with excellent versatility in a compact easy to use package.

Easy to use; Compact; Build quality

I had the Canon 72 mm 19-200 and it has completely locked up on me. I replaced it with this lens. My biggest concern was losing some of the size and a possible drop off in image stabilization. I can't say I notice any real fall off anywhere.

Love this lens. Took it on a safari and my pictures turned out great! So pleased with this! For quality and price - 5 stars!

as a beginner i too was very confused on which lens to get as my first one. then i decided to get this one and i dont regret doing so. its a very good first lens for amatures like me. maybe when you get good at photography you can jump to better quality ones with a higher price tag.

This lens is a great all-rounder! Best used in light situations and outside! With a very good zoom range! Not the sharpest of images if you are a pixel peeper! Focus can be a bit hit and miss I found! But Good build quality. I would definitely buy another tamron lens in the future!

Bought this in a kit (can no longer see on site) and sooooo glad I did, great little all round lense saves me the hassle of carrying multiple lenses around. Compact, great quality! Very happy.

Covering Focal Lengths from 18 to 200mm, this compact zoom can take great shots in a myriad of situations