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A Day With Some Tamron Lenses by Emily Wilson Recently, photographer Emily Wilson got her hands on both a Tamron 18-200mm zoom lens and a Tamron 90mm macro lens.  The following shots are some of the highlights of carrying these lenses with her throughout the day. Article rating: 7.77

When I am out during the day I bring my camera wherever I go. Tamron was nice enough to send me an 18-200mm zoom and 90mm macro lens to try out. My normal setup is a Canon 20D body with Canon 17-88mm lens and I found these lenses to be light enough that I’m able to carry both and gain access to a whole world of impromptu versatility.

Having a macro lens on hand can turn ordinary snapshots into art. While waiting for our food to arrive at Manhattan’s Fairway Café, I must have photographed everything within reach with the 90mm macro lens. We were right next to a window and so the natural light was pouring in. I found that using the manual focus option was the way to go with this lens. Thanks to the macro’s abilities, this image of the Fairway burger would be at home in any gourmet magazine.

Zoos, while fun for the whole family, can be a real challenge to photograph well – you can’t tell the animals to pose or get right up next to them, there are crowds and they frown on bringing your own lights stands. This is where having 18-200mm available really shines. For this first shot I was pretty far back and I zoomed and focused my camera on the rocks and waited for the seal to jump into the frame. Fortunately, patience rewarded, he looked right at me and I captured a great photo.

I was excited about photographing in the penguin habitat, though it seemed nearly impossible because of the low light and quick moving penguins. Then I saw a composition that could make it memorable – foreground penguins plus the zoo keeper and the light pattern behind him. I liked being able to act fast, zoom in and frame an other-worldly image.

This next situation is more of what I am used to shooting: portraits of a musician with a combination of strobe and available light.  The first of these three is the pulled-back environmental portrait. This Manhattan apartment had a decent size living room, but by no means large. With my back to the wall I was able to shoot this giving the illusion of space.

With a quick wardrobe change I was able to shoot from the same spot and zoom in for the close up of Erin and her cello.

I kept thinking about how much closer I could get, “should I shoot the grain of the wood?” The perspective seemed too detached, but the strings and her fingers look amazing in their motion.

Whether I am on assignment or having coffee with friends there are likely to be moments that I can transform into artful treasures with the help of this versatile equipment.

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