Tamron 18-200 Lens. Help

[bigeck]

Been looking to buy a low cost lens for my Nex-5.

This would probably be the only one I would need to save room in the luggage.

 

TAMRON AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II IF Telephoto Zoom Lens with Macro.

 

I know I would need to get an adaptor, but at £165 its as good priced here in Uk as anything else without shelling out £500.

 

What do you think???

[awboater]

I generally dislike adapters. The optics are usually mis-matched, the only way you can use the lens is manual exposure and manual focus, and these days, there are no good ground glass focusing grids (except for the Nikon Df). As well, often you lose infinity focus.

 

It's far better in my view to buy the correct lens for your camera - even if it means waiting and saving for it. Otherwise, you are just wasting your money.