Tamron AF 90mm macro

cardiffgareth
Posted 08/07/2025 - 19:11 Link
Selling as I've part exchanged everything and moved over to Nikon. This lens I didn't include in the part exchange as there is a tiny small amount of fungus in the middle optics. Noticed it when I was in uni so a few years ago, and it doesn't seem to have spread in that time. Apart from that, the optics ate clear and bright. Obviously it doesn't affect the images in any way but I have to make people aware its there. Bar this, the lens works as it should and there are no other issues.

Selling for £75 and I'll also include free P&P UK

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Gareth Williams ARPS

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Edited by cardiffgareth: 08/07/2025 - 19:14
richandfleur
Posted 08/07/2025 - 22:09 Link
Of note I have the exact same lens and mine too has an issue. I suspect someone tried some burned steel wool spinning photos as there are what look like pit marks on the front element. As above though, has not appeared in any images taken with the lens, so again a pretty robust and solid lens that I'd recommend.
Simonmac
Posted 09/07/2025 - 09:57 Link
Message sent.
Posted 12/07/2025 - 11:57 Link
cardiffgareth wrote:
Selling as I've part exchanged everything and moved over to Nikon.
Sorry to see you go, to the dark side of the force'
I used to look forward to your posts, always interesting and informative etc.
Good luck, hopefully you will pop back in here occasionally.
Edited by moderator: 13/07/2025 - 17:59
Simonmac
Posted 12/07/2025 - 12:01 Link
Thank you Gareth.

Lens arrived today and I have taken her out already.

Great nick and just the ticket!

Popped a photo in the gallery.
Posted 13/07/2025 - 17:25 Link
To quote loadoftripe's comment: 'Sorry to see you go, to the dark side of the force' I used to look forward to your posts, always interesting and informative etc. Good luck, hopefully you will pop back in here occasionally.'

Completely agree, Gareth is one of my photography mavens, fabulous work with an outstanding ability to 'see' not just look. Great guy as well.
Be well, stay safe, but most of all, invest in memories
Edited by Urbanmeister: 13/07/2025 - 17:26
MikeInDevon
Posted 13/07/2025 - 18:37 Link
Keep us in mind so that we can still see your work wherever it is.
Posted 13/07/2025 - 22:08 Link
MikeInDevon wrote:
Keep us in mind so that we can still see your work wherever it is.


Absolutely!
Be well, stay safe, but most of all, invest in memories
smc
Posted 18/07/2025 - 15:06 Link
Gareth, indeed a shame you are moving to a new system but please keep in touch .
Defragged
Posted 18/07/2025 - 19:35 Link
Good luck to you.

Perhaps when you get settled in with your new gear, you might consider giving us your comparative opinion of both systems and whether or not you feel you made the right decision to jump ship.
C.O.L.B.A.S victim
(Compulsive Obsessive Lens Buying Addiction Syndrome)

What you need are lenses, more lenses, bigger lenses, better lenses, faster lenses, vintage lenses and when you have these, your pictures will be perfect!
cardiffgareth
Posted 19/07/2025 - 17:04 Link
Thanks all. Your words are all very kind. If I didn't need to recoup some costs before holiday I'd be keeping the IR K7, get a van they said, it'll be amazing they said! No one mentioned the deep pockets to keep it on the road

I'll defo keep around, this site is bookmarked as a shortcut on my phone as a tile, so you can't get rid of that that easy!
Gareth Williams ARPS

My outfit: K1ii - Pentax D FA 24-70mm f2.8 - Pentax DA* 300mm f4 - Pentax modified DA* 60-250mm f4 - Irix 15mm Firefly - Pentax FA 35mm - FA 50mm f1.4 - Tamron SP 90mm macro - Pentax AF 540 FGZ II

Welsh Photographer
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My PPG
Foundation NFT

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