Scott_G

A few pix from my trip to Sweden in September of this year.  I bought a Tamron 16-300 for the trip so I wouldn't need to carry around, or switch between, multiple lenses.  Everything was shot off hand, although I did have a handstrap.  As far as a general purpose, day to day traveling lens, I'm very happy with it.

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Looking towards Uppsala from atop a burial mound in Old Uppsala.

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Relaxing on a spit of land out in Lake Vannern near Karlstad.

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Up the river into Gothenberg from atop the "Lipstick Tower."

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White boat - shot during a boat tour of Gothenberg.

When you start spending money, you might as well get a whole bunch of stuff.  In addition to my new camera and lens, I ordered a couple monopods.  One has pop-out feet and a ball head, but I have the feeling I'm going to prefer the taller, less expensive one with just an adjustable quick change plate and a fold-down foot support.

Once I get them, maybe I'll post a semi-scientific comparison.

My fallback is a piece of twine connected to a bolt that screws into the tripod connection on the bottom of the camera.  Easier to carry, anyway.

I'm considering purchasing a D7100.  I was (still am) considering a couple other lenses to go with it, but then I saw the Tamron 16-300.  I have a Tamron 70-300 for my current camera (Pentax K30) and I like the quality I get with it.

Not being cheap, but rather practical, I was thinking of just getting the 16-300 instead.  I'm interested in hearing the opinion of folks who have the lens.  I'm not entirely stupid.  I know that "all-in-one" lenses have trade-offs and drawbacks.  My needs will be shots for work (PR type shots of folks and products) on a daily basis, and then more artistic-type shots whenever I get the chance to go out and shoot.  Plus, making another international trip with camera equipment, and I thought having just one lens would be easier than a whole case, which is what I did last time.

Is it reasonably sharp at both ends?  Is it "fast enough" for a wide range of shots?  How well does it handle night shots?  Any comments, positive or negative, will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

Very best,

Scott G.

Hi everyone.  I'm Scott, from near Syracuse NY.  I have another brand of DSLR, and I use it to shoot mostly boring PR business photos.  I really want to get into doing more artistic stuff as well, and I've been considering the D7100 plus a couple lenses.  I'm no newcomer to photography, but I have a LOT to learn.  I'm most interested in landscapes and portraiture.

If anyone want to just say "Hi," or if they have comments/recommendations on gear and such, I'm happy to hear from you!

Very best,

Scott G.