Of the numerous incarnations of Tamron's famous superzoom concept that we've seen over the last couple of decades, the latest 16-300mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro looks like one of the bigger steps forward.
Tremendous all-in-one versatility; Class leading 18.8x zoom ratio; 24mm equivalent wide-angle; Sharp at shorter focal lengths; Swift and quiet PZD autofocus; Effective VC image stabilization; Handy close focusing capability; Improved; weather-resistant build; Compact and light; considering the focal...
Reduced sharpness at longer focal lengths; especially at the edges; Slow maximum apertures; Autofocus less reliable towards long end of the zoom; Plentiful chromatic aberration; prodigious at 200-300mm; Strong distortion throughout; both barrel and pincushion; 'Focus breathing' reduces focal length...