My new zoom/macro lens

[smokendevo]

Ever since I bought my Nikon D5100 DSLR camera I have wanted to get a all around zoom/macro lens. The one from Nikon was just way out of my price range. After reading reviews on this lens it seemed it was a 50/50 mix of I love it and I hate it. I ended up watching a few youtube vids on the lens some of the flaws they pointed out I could not see and the ones they point out where soon fixed in software. Now many a professional will tell you you should not have to spend your time fixing things in software. Hey thats all I have is time and I edit most of my pictures anyways.
So I ordered the  Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO Zoom Lens, for Nikon AF Digital SLRs with APS-C Sensors, USA - Bundle With 67MM Filter Kit (UV/CPL/ND2), Cleaning Kit, Capleash II. A high-performance, high-power zoom lens that delivers focal lengths extending from an unprecedented 16mm at the wide-angle end up to a long-range telephoto 300mm!
Incorporates PZD (Piezo Drive) and Tamron's exclusive VC (Vibration Compensation)system to further enhance the real-world performance of this next-generation "all-around lens", which makes taking photographs more convenient and enjoyable.

Went out in the back yard to just kick it over a bit before I actually read up on some of the settings 
This should be a fun addition for taking pictures.

So out on the lawn is this lone dandelion.


A close up of the dandelion


A pesky house fly on the driveway curb


Mr. Grasshopper on the deck

[drholly]

I suspect you're going to have a lot of fun with that lens - keep sending the results!

[Las Vegan Cajun]

And this is just the beginning of this addiction, trust me, my gadget bag has grown to the size of a suitcase that barely meets the size requirements for for carry-on luggage.

Great shot BTW, you're gonna love that new lens. 

[sliding_billy]

Enjoy the new toy.

[Smokin Don]

Looks like a great lens SD !!! Nice shots!!! Don

[teesquare]

nice zoom! Hope the neighbors have curtains!

[Las Vegan Cajun]

nice zoom! Hope the neighbors have curtains!

All of mine do, ever since I added the Tameron 200-400 with a 1.7X teleconverter to my collection.   And when I upgraded from my 35mm SLR to a digital SLR, my existing AF lens fit it with an increased focal length of another 50%.  That configuration makes that lens the equivalent of 1020mm focal length.

I could probably get a shot of Tommy's butts from all the way across town. 

[muebe]

Should make for great closeups of your cooks

[TMB]

And this is just the beginning of this addiction, trust me, my gadget bag has grown to the size of a suitcase that barely meets the size requirements for for carry-on luggage.

Great shot BTW, you're gonna love that new lens. 

I agree, photography is like cooking in the sense you want the new toys to play with and keep the old ones cause you can't do without them 

[Las Vegan Cajun]

And this is just the beginning of this addiction, trust me, my gadget bag has grown to the size of a suitcase that barely meets the size requirements for for carry-on luggage.

Great shot BTW, you're gonna love that new lens. 

I agree, photography is like cooking in the sense you want the new toys to play with and keep the old ones cause you can't do without them

Ain't that the truth, I'm still hanging on to my 35mm film SLR and the remote flash for it.  Just cannot seem to part with them even though I know I'll never use them again.   

[drholly]

And this is just the beginning of this addiction, trust me, my gadget bag has grown to the size of a suitcase that barely meets the size requirements for for carry-on luggage.

Great shot BTW, you're gonna love that new lens. 

I agree, photography is like cooking in the sense you want the new toys to play with and keep the old ones cause you can't do without them

Ain't that the truth, I'm still hanging on to my 35mm film SLR and the remote flash for it.  Just cannot seem to part with them even though I know I'll never use them again.   

Yikes, I still have my old Mamiya 645 and Nikonos along with a very old Lieca - getting harder to find good film and developers - but hard to give up.

[Las Vegan Cajun]

And this is just the beginning of this addiction, trust me, my gadget bag has grown to the size of a suitcase that barely meets the size requirements for for carry-on luggage.

Great shot BTW, you're gonna love that new lens. 

I agree, photography is like cooking in the sense you want the new toys to play with and keep the old ones cause you can't do without them

Ain't that the truth, I'm still hanging on to my 35mm film SLR and the remote flash for it.  Just cannot seem to part with them even though I know I'll never use them again.   

Yikes, I still have my old Mamiya 645 and Nikonos along with a very old Lieca - getting harder to find good film and developers - but hard to give up.

Yep, like having a woman that cooks, cleans fish, and has a boat - hard to give up. 

[TMB]

And this is just the beginning of this addiction, trust me, my gadget bag has grown to the size of a suitcase that barely meets the size requirements for for carry-on luggage.

Great shot BTW, you're gonna love that new lens. 

I agree, photography is like cooking in the sense you want the new toys to play with and keep the old ones cause you can't do without them

Ain't that the truth, I'm still hanging on to my 35mm film SLR and the remote flash for it.  Just cannot seem to part with them even though I know I'll never use them again.   

With you on that.  I have a Pentax Z7 that had about 8 rolls run through it and even bought a $300 zoom flash (I call it that)  and now it's sitting in a closet    My problem is when I by toys I  like to spend spend spend!   

[Las Vegan Cajun]

And this is just the beginning of this addiction, trust me, my gadget bag has grown to the size of a suitcase that barely meets the size requirements for for carry-on luggage.

Great shot BTW, you're gonna love that new lens. 

I agree, photography is like cooking in the sense you want the new toys to play with and keep the old ones cause you can't do without them

Ain't that the truth, I'm still hanging on to my 35mm film SLR and the remote flash for it.  Just cannot seem to part with them even though I know I'll never use them again.   

With you on that.  I have a Pentax Z7 that had about 8 rolls run through it and even bought a $300 zoom flash (I call it that)  and now it's sitting in a closet    My problem is when I by toys I  like to spend spend spend!

I think that's a problem many of us have too, just look at our lists of cooking gear.