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MarkS
Joined: 23 Apr 2016 Posts: 99
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:20 pm Post subject: Testing out Tamron 71a |
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MarkS wrote:
Am very curious to see what peoples views are on this 28-200mm AD2 lens
I have just obtained an absolutely mint copy.
Various reports seem to suggest that the lens can be soft- I havent found this to be the case so far. I have found that even with the lens hood it can be prone to lens flare. I have also been surprised at just how saturated the colour can be when using this lens
Attached is an example taken at The Kenbridge Hotel, New Galloway
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TrueLoveOne
Joined: 30 Sep 2012 Posts: 1840 Location: Netherlands
Expire: 2013-12-24
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:48 am Post subject: |
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TrueLoveOne wrote:
That looks good! Some time ago i bought a Canon EOS film kit, it also contained the AF version of this lens, i passed it on because i have L-zooms but seeing this makes me regret i did not give it a testrun!
I remember someone wrote about the 71A that it has a very short focus throw because it actually was meant to become an AF lens, which can make it hard to nail focus some times. _________________ My Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chantalrene/
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MarkS
Joined: 23 Apr 2016 Posts: 99
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:03 am Post subject: Another text shot from this lens |
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MarkS wrote:
Again I am not finding this lens too soft as previous comments have advised on other posts re. this lens on the board.
This shot taken at f11 and 1/125s
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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 2698 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
I'm struggling to find any part of the above image that's in focus, so it's difficult to tell if the lens is sharp. _________________ Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
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Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
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TrueLoveOne
Joined: 30 Sep 2012 Posts: 1840 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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TrueLoveOne wrote:
SonicScot wrote: |
I'm struggling to find any part of the above image that's in focus, so it's difficult to tell if the lens is sharp. |
Looks like motion blur to me. _________________ My Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chantalrene/
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SonicScot
Joined: 01 Dec 2011 Posts: 2698 Location: Scottish Highlands
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
TrueLoveOne wrote: |
SonicScot wrote: |
I'm struggling to find any part of the above image that's in focus, so it's difficult to tell if the lens is sharp. |
Looks like motion blur to me. |
_________________ Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
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DigiChromeEd
Joined: 29 Dec 2009 Posts: 3461 Location: Northern Ireland
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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DigiChromeEd wrote:
Your first picture looks fine to me. I owned the mf version of this lens a few years ago and was never happy with the results I obtained. I was using a Sony NEX5N at that time. Maybe my focusing skills weren't up to scratch but I couldn't obtain an acceptably sharp photo with it. _________________ "I've got a Nikon camera, I like to take a photograph" - Paul Simon |
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9097 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
This is one of these very late Tamron AD2 lenses that later became AF. I have one, but it is unusable. A small plastic pin sheared off, which prevents the mount from functioning properly. I'm thinking of trimming up a metal piece as a replacement pin and imbedding it into the mount by heating it up and melting it into place. So, if anyone is thinking about buying one of these lenses, be sure to inspect it and make sure the mount is working correctly. By all accounts, this is a nice lens, and well worth the paltry sums it goes for these days.
Here's an earlier thread about this lens.
http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-aspherical-28-200mm-f3-5-f5-6-adaptall-2-71a-t38549.html _________________ Michael
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bychance
Joined: 24 Apr 2013 Posts: 345 Location: Kent, England
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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bychance wrote:
http://forum.mflenses.com/new-tamron-adaptal-screw-on-mount-hack-t77124.html
There you go Michael _________________ I got where I am by avoiding where I was going.
Now where was I? |
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anktonio
Joined: 20 Oct 2012 Posts: 219 Location: Spain
Expire: 2017-02-22
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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anktonio wrote:
I have the same model, 71A. With sufficient light, this lens may be valid. Indoors or in low light, performance goes down considerably. Excessive contrast in many occasions. It is not luminous, suffer aberration, distorted, it is ugly... but it subtracts weight and volume, is very comfortable, versatile, it saves you the worry of the change of lens and be aware of the equipment. If you go too far, with heat, walking, do not hesitate: Put a 28-200 in your life!
Scanned slides
When I travel I do not want more than two kilograms in the backpack or complications that keep me away from my goal, which is fun. That's why I love him.
M4/3 sensor (not editing)
Two problems: You can not focus less than 2 meters with this model. My copy sucks dust around and spreads it over the sensor and it's not funny. That's why I hate him. Sharp? It depends on the circumstances and the limitations of this focal. Sometimes you need to edit. Sure.
FF sensor (with few edition)
This lens does not arouse passions, it is underrated.
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9097 Location: Houston, Texas
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
bychance wrote: |
http://forum.mflenses.com/new-tamron-adaptal-screw-on-mount-hack-t77124.html
There you go Michael |
There I go indeed. Now, why didn't I think of that? _________________ Michael
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