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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:10 am Post subject: Tamron 80-210mm f3.8-4 Macro Zoom |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Has anybody had any exeperience with this lens? I just got a mint looking copy but it has a tiny spot if fungus on the third or fourth element.
Adaptall-2.org gives it a fairly decent write up.
http://www.adaptall-2.org/lenses/103A.html
I can't test it out yet because I don't have the adapter yet. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
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Aanything
Joined: 27 Aug 2011 Posts: 2201 Location: Piacenza, Italy
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:16 am Post subject: |
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Aanything wrote:
the 103A is a good lens, one of the best of the non sp tamrons, in my (relatively little) experience.
You should find many samples here, if you search through old threads.
And I wouldn't worry about the fungus: if the spot is tiny just store the lens well and ignore it, probably it won't affect IQ at all. _________________ C&C and editing of my pics are always welcome
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Excalibur
Joined: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 5019 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Excalibur wrote:
Well I've had my 103a (also have similar 46a) for a few years and on a film camera it produce good results....but don't use it much as I prefer my Kiron zoom. _________________ Canon A1, AV1, T70 & T90, EOS 300 and EOS300v, Chinon CE and CP-7M. Contax 139, Fuji STX-2, Konica Autoreflex TC, FS-1, FT-1, Minolta X-700, X-300, XD-11, SRT101b, Nikon EM, FM, F4, F90X, Olympus OM2, Pentax S3, Spotmatic, Pentax ME super, Praktica TL 5B, & BC1, , Ricoh KR10super, Yashica T5D, Bronica Etrs, Mamiya RB67 pro AND drum roll:- a Sony Nex 3
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:52 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Thanks guys. I paid $20 + $20 postage. The seller is giving me $10 refund because of the fungus.
I'll see how it goes once I get the adapter. I bought a Chinese one on EBay so I have to wait a month or so for it to arrive. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
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ManualFocus-G
Joined: 29 Dec 2008 Posts: 6624 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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ManualFocus-G wrote:
It's a really good quality lens for the price! _________________ Graham - Moderator
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
ManualFocus-G wrote: |
It's a really good quality lens for the price! |
Well I hope so.
We'll see when I get the adapter. It's very small and light so if it's got good glass then it will be a very versatile lens. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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dualmp
Joined: 02 Jul 2011 Posts: 25
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Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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dualmp wrote:
My copy has haze on some elements.
I just finished cleaning the elements (with cold cream and Zippo) for the second time and the rear element still has visible haze.
Nevertheless I took it out for a walk this evening and came back with the following pictures.
Seems ok now but I still have the feeling that the haze may have cost it some sharpness especially when shooting wide open.
Hope that yours is ok.
Do post some shots with that lens.
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
I'm still waiting for my adapter to arrive. The snail looks very good but those other two images look a bit iffy. I'm beginning to worry about cheap Chinese adapters not being machined to correct distances as well.
Thanks for posting the images. I really appreciate it.
If my copy produces consistent images like your snail example I'll be very happy. The water droplets on the grass look very sharp as well but something doesn't look right in that image (don't know what exactly.)
Contrast is not that strong either IMHO. What do other more experienced viewers think? _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
parabellumfoto wrote: |
I'm still waiting for my adapter to arrive. The snail looks very good but those other two images look a bit iffy. I'm beginning to worry about cheap Chinese adapters not being machined to correct distances as well.
Thanks for posting the images. I really appreciate it.
If my copy produces consistent images like your snail example I'll be very happy. The water droplets on the grass look very sharp as well but something doesn't look right in that image (don't know what exactly.)
Contrast is not that strong either IMHO. What do other more experienced viewers think? |
I can't see anything wrong with any of those images.
The flies are excellent, but given their romantic setting, maybe a soft focus filter - haha.
The water droplets are also very good. I think that the lack of contrast there is only caused by the backlighting and flare.
Also, very shallow DOF.
Good lens from the looks
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:26 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
parabellumfoto wrote: |
I'm still waiting for my adapter to arrive. The snail looks very good but those other two images look a bit iffy. I'm beginning to worry about cheap Chinese adapters not being machined to correct distances as well.
Thanks for posting the images. I really appreciate it.
If my copy produces consistent images like your snail example I'll be very happy. The water droplets on the grass look very sharp as well but something doesn't look right in that image (don't know what exactly.)
Contrast is not that strong either IMHO. What do other more experienced viewers think? |
I can't see anything wrong with any of those images.
The flies are excellent, but given their romantic setting, maybe a soft focus filter - haha.
The water droplets are also very good. I think that the lack of contrast there is only caused by the backlighting and flare.
Also, very shallow DOF.
Good lens from the looks
OH |
On my PC all three images look good. At the time I first looked was on my iPhone and the copulating flies looked very odd. Mostly out of focus. Contrast of the copulating flies is superb in my opinion.
As I have already said, I hope my copy produces similar results. I'll be very happy. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
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mo
Joined: 27 Aug 2009 Posts: 8982 Location: Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:33 am Post subject: |
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mo wrote:
It's a lovely lens, try not to worry and you got it for a very good price. _________________ Moira, Moderator
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 3:53 am Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
mo wrote: |
It's a lovely lens, try not to worry and you got it for a very good price. |
Agreed.
Enjoy.
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:05 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Oldhand wrote: |
mo wrote: |
It's a lovely lens, try not to worry and you got it for a very good price. |
Agreed.
Enjoy.
OH |
Thanks for the reassurance guys. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:17 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
I got the adapter today. I have only done a few preliminary night time test shots and it is still way too early to say anything about the lens with any certainty but I am happy. I think I have another very good lens.
It's nigh time here in Sydney, Australia and past week the weather has been very bad and it's still very bad. When the weather improves I will share some images.
Also, I'll take some pictures of the lens itself as there are lots if details and numbers printed on the lens which have me stumped. A thorough explanation of how I to use all these details will be appreciated. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
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Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9097 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
I own a 103a and I can confirm that it is a very nice zoom lens, whether used for film or digital. You can find out more about it at adaptall-2.org:
http://adaptall-2.org/lenses/103A.html _________________ Michael
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 1:07 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Focus on the beak looks ok but I think I missed the top of the head.
Otherwise it looks like a very good lens to me.
Seems to be very good at F8. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:28 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Some better images are here.
http://www.parabellumfoto.com/tamron-macro-zoom-80-210mm-f3-8-4-model-103a/
One thing that's very noticeable is the fringing when shooting in direct sunlight. Macro is quite good.
My eyesight plays up so the above example is not a good one. The cockatoo is out of focus quite badly when I look at it now. I'll post a much better sample. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 11:37 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
It could be sharper but I think it's me that had focus out slightly. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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Nesster
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Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
Tamron 80-210mm f/3.8-4 Tele-Macro 1981 by Nesster, on Flickr _________________ -Jussi
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Farside
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Posted: Sat Jul 06, 2013 12:09 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 7:54 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Another image.
http://imgembed.com/embed/657439/-/226/1d6
This time the image is sharp. I'm getting used to the lens and really beginning to like it. The only problem is the CA, which I am also learning to deal with by avoiding direct sunlight on the subject. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:10 am Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
Starting to get used to this lens and beginning to really like it a lot!
I also found an old thread started by Luis. Superb images there as well - http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-103a-80-210-3-8-4-zoom-excellent-value-t15971,highlight,%2Btamron+%2B103a.html _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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parabellumfoto
Joined: 06 Apr 2013 Posts: 413 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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parabellumfoto wrote:
These days I'm using this lens a lot.
A Rainbow Lorikeet eating nectar from a Flame Tree
Aside from noise reduction, this is straight out of the camera. Exposure is slightly out I think (over exposed).
It resolves quite well on a 24mp camera. _________________ Minolta MC Rokkor f1.4 50mm
Minolta MD Zoom Macro 35-105mm f3.5-4.5
Nikon Nikkor 50mm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-S Auto 5cm F2
Nippon Kogaku Japan Nikkor-Q Auto 135mm F2.8
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm F1.8G
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Oldhand
Joined: 01 Apr 2013 Posts: 6006 Location: Mid North Coast NSW - Australia
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Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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Oldhand wrote:
Not too shabby at all.
You are really getting the hang of that lens.
We don't get rainbow lorikeets here but they do in town only 20km away - strange.
Thanks for sharing
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