grule's reviews

  • Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF Macro AF

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    great range,good build,versatile,good optics
    sharpness at longer FL

    Much better than it has any right to be....as long as you stop it down a little.

    The range from 18-130mm is really good.Above that it softens progressively.But even at 270mm is not bad stopped down.

    Truly a one-lens solution.I never hesitate to pick this lens up when I want a light-weight,simple kit.Highly recommended!

    reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $599)
  • Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    Range,constant F4,internal zoom,excellent build,IS
    none

    Best lens in it's class on either sub-frame or FF.My "go-to" lens.Classic L lens quality and optics.Wonderful!

    reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $1,000)
  • Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    Range (esp 10mm),build
    none to speak of at this price

    It's all been said.A great lens for the money.

    reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $400)
  • Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    small,light,sharp,inexpensive
    working distance

    A great macro/portrait length.I love this lens.

    reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $300)
  • Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    It's the best!
    none

    Best zoom lens in Canon's lineup.Just buy one!

    reviewed December 11th, 2010 (purchased for $950)
  • Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD SP AF

    10 out of 10 points and recommended
    Build, image stabilization, focus

    I replaced a Canon70-300 IS with this Tamron, and it is a good upgrade. They are very comparable optically, with the Tamron having a slight edge, especially under 200mm. At 200mm and longer, they are essentially equal.

    But the tamron is a newer design, is cheaper, better build, has ring AF and full-time manual focus.

    The Tamron is slightly larger as well. But it aslo feels more substantial and better built-the canon has a loose, plastic feel, while the Tamron is rock-solid.

    A worthy addition for anyone needing 300mm and unable to justify spending 3X for the Canon "L" 70-300.

    reviewed August 12th, 2011 (purchased for $400)
  • Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

    7 out of 10 points and not recommended
    Good 70-300mm mlens
    Surpassed by newer, less expensive lenses

    Needs a replacement. Still a nice lens, but the Tamron 70-300 VC has passed it by.

    reviewed August 12th, 2011 (purchased for $400)