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Olivier
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 Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:53 pm Post subject: TAIR-3 Grand Prix Brussels 1958 4.5/300mm |
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Olivier wrote:
In a topic about 300mm, I spoke about this lens.
I think it's worth a specific topic, so that people can find him more easily with the search facility. 
Shots taken in May 2009.
This is not a Sniper model, this is an old black Grand Prix Brussels 1958.
Serial number : 003034. I read that numbers beginning by 00 were prototypes.
Wide open (f4.5) it is soft. But over 5.6, i was very pleased.
Here are some samples :
Please, notice that they were all shot handheld and that it is quite heavy... 
2 pics from a test i made to compare long lenses.
Butterfly beauty
some flowers to finish
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Rolf
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Rolf wrote:
Hi Olivier,
wow - what a lens.
That´s really sharp. Congrats for your find !
regards 
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poilu wrote:
congrats! not only sharp, but seems free of CA too |
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djmike wrote:
I love this lens. Congrats! Mike
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fish4570 wrote:
woo-hoo! color close-ups are wonderful. get that rascal a tripod or monopod ...
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Attila wrote:
Hey congrats ! Little younger brother my all time favorite too, it is sharp even at wide open.
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andyw wrote:
That lens produces superb results!!! Very sharp with great color and contrast. It's better than many prime lenses i have seen!!!
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Olivier
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Olivier wrote:
Thanks Rolf, Poilu, Mike, Fish, Attila, Andy.
That's a good find for sure, and it's very smooth to use.
It was fun when I tried it for proxi photo. I never had this idea before till I read Bryan Peterson who likes to use things for what they're not supposed to do. 
Fish, it's difficult to find him a tripod as the screw doesn't fit standard ones. 
When I look back at those pics shot in may 2009, I am eager to return to sunshine, flowers and spring.
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