Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro
Posted 13/06/2015 - 10:52 - Helpful Comment
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Hi Derek
I have this lens and its a beauty! Got it second hand from someone on here.
A link to a shot in my PF done at f2.8; link and another; link at f5.6 (Can't remember off hand whether these wer on a tripod or hand-held) It is noisy, but generally fast and accurate on AF (although there are occasions when it misses if the target is relatively small and it will go from one focus extreme to the other) and I do miss the 'quick-shift' focus over-ride. Image wise it is sharp, and generally speaking the IBIS works well with it. I wanted it over the Sigma, not just 'cos it's cheaper but it also has a reasonable macro facility (1:3 magnification as opposed to others of 1:5-ish). Another cropped image from my PF - handheld; link
Hope that helps
I have this lens and its a beauty! Got it second hand from someone on here.
A link to a shot in my PF done at f2.8; link and another; link at f5.6 (Can't remember off hand whether these wer on a tripod or hand-held) It is noisy, but generally fast and accurate on AF (although there are occasions when it misses if the target is relatively small and it will go from one focus extreme to the other) and I do miss the 'quick-shift' focus over-ride. Image wise it is sharp, and generally speaking the IBIS works well with it. I wanted it over the Sigma, not just 'cos it's cheaper but it also has a reasonable macro facility (1:3 magnification as opposed to others of 1:5-ish). Another cropped image from my PF - handheld; link
Hope that helps
Andy
Posted 13/06/2015 - 13:25
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Thanks Andy, that's exactly the type of info i was after. Lovely shots by the way.
Derek
Derek
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Posted 13/06/2015 - 13:42 - Helpful Comment
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Thanks Derek
And a couple more plus points - it doesn't change length or rotate the front elements when focussing OR zooming - it is all done internally!
And a couple more plus points - it doesn't change length or rotate the front elements when focussing OR zooming - it is all done internally!
Andy
Posted 13/06/2015 - 20:53 - Helpful Comment
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I loved this lens, sold mine on here and regretted it almost instantly!
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Posted 13/06/2015 - 21:35 - Helpful Comment
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couldn't sell mine love it
Posted 14/06/2015 - 21:34 - Helpful Comment
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I also own this lens, and find it great for air shows and motor sports. Will be trying it out with the 1.4x teleconverter this summer.
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Posted 14/06/2015 - 22:56
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Lens should arrive Tuesday. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
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Posted 16/06/2015 - 16:05
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Well it has arrived by courier, i have only unboxed the outer box to confirm the tamron box says for pentax .
Will give it a trial when i get a chance later on.
Will give it a trial when i get a chance later on.
I know what i like, If not always why.
Posted 17/06/2015 - 20:29
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Nice lens but I had to tweak the focus fine adjust settings on my K5 and it doesn't focus correctly at all on a K-01
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Posted 18/06/2015 - 15:29
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Here are a couple of shots.
cc welcome
just cropped, no pp. wide open f2.8
just cropped, no pp, f3.2
cc welcome
just cropped, no pp. wide open f2.8
just cropped, no pp, f3.2
I know what i like, If not always why.
Posted 18/06/2015 - 15:46 - Helpful Comment
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They look sharp enough
Quit a few of my lenses have needed adjustment including my new 150-450mm which required -4. Doesn't mean there is a problem with it.
mcrtchly wrote:
Nice lens but I had to tweak the focus fine adjust settings on my K5
That's why the option is there to begin with.Nice lens but I had to tweak the focus fine adjust settings on my K5
Quit a few of my lenses have needed adjustment including my new 150-450mm which required -4. Doesn't mean there is a problem with it.
Posted 18/06/2015 - 17:03
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alfpics wrote:
I guess you're pleased with it then, Derek?!
Sure am Andy
I guess you're pleased with it then, Derek?!
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Posted 18/06/2015 - 23:13
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derek897 wrote:
Those shots look very nice - will have to add that lens to my 'wanted' list!
alfpics wrote:
I guess you're pleased with it then, Derek?!
Sure am Andy I guess you're pleased with it then, Derek?!
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Any advice would be appreciated
Derek