Adorama is discounting the Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO for Canon — it’s now only $349.00, which is the lowest price seen yet for a great value walk-around lens. Compare with a regular price of $499. Adorama is an authorized Tamron USA dealer, so this has a Tamron manufacturer warranty.
Tamron 16-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC for $349 at Adorama
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Is the 16-300 better than the 70-300?
It depends on what you mean by “better.” I have both, and the 16-300 is more versatile. It’s my “everyday” lens on my Canon 70D. But the Tamron 70-300 is sharper, has better Image Stabilization, and is better in low light at the longer telephoto end (f6.3 vs f5.6). So it’s a trade-off, versatility or sharpness. I chose versatility, and it serves me well 85% of the time.