An ultra-wide lens is a useful tool for photographers who want to capture photos with a dramatic, all-encompassing perspective. If you shoot with an APS-C SLR, the Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD ($499) is an appealing entry in the category. It has a solid zoom range, offers image stabilization, and boasts all-weather construction and a fluorine front coat. It's less expensive than similarly positioned lenses from Canon and Nikon, but has to compete with compelling budget alternatives like the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM ($299.99) and Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR ($309.95), both of which offer stabilization, but have narrower maximum apertures and shorter zoom ranges. Design The 10-24mm ($499.00 at Amazon) is a short, squat zoom. It measures 3.2 by 3.3 inches (HD), weighs 15.5 ounces, and supports 77mm front filters. It's not quite an internal zoom, the front element juts out and pulls in as you adjust it, but the movement is only about a quarter of an ...
The Tamron 10-24mm F/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD captures ultra-wide views and boasts a sturdy all-weather design, but doesn't deliver impeccable optics.
Ultra-wide coverage; Image stabilization; Strong center sharpness; Dust and moisture resistant design; Fluorine front coating
Edges suffer at wide apertures; Wide-angle barrel distortion; Dim corners; Slow autofocus; No option for in-camera corrections