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bychance
Joined: 24 Apr 2013 Posts: 347 Location: Kent, England
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:13 pm Post subject: Tamron adaptall lenses. |
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bychance wrote:
I have decided I want to start a collection of tamron lenses after having had a play with a 28mm f2.5 02B and a 35-135 mm 22A and would like some advice as to what you consider to be good performers/buys and a good progression. I want to collect the whole set eventually for use on slr and dslr via adapters.
I have a cannon 600D at the moment along with several canon, minolta, pentax, cosina, olympus but no Nikon slr bodies as yet.
These MF lenses are taking over and I need to stop buying random stuff and apply some dicipline to my new (obsession) hobby.
I have over 60 randomly purchased MF lenses now and about 14 various bodies
I need guidance and help and maybe therapy..
Any thoughts on collecting and using this system would be greatly appreciated
I also love all the other brands out there...
Bought a Vivitar XV2 with a 28mm 2.8 in utterly mint condition for no sensible reason other than cheap. Its lovely
A chinon mematron (first model) with chinon 55mm f1.7, not a mark on it for more or less nothing Looks like a beast..
Oh dear
Help
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davev8app
Joined: 09 Dec 2010 Posts: 134 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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davev8app wrote:
i can recommend the 52b/52bb 90mm f2.5 macro..V sharp V good contrast wide open.. for a 70-210 zoom the 19H...probably best in class
have a look here http://adaptall-2.org/index.html _________________ nex-3c MD f3.5 35-70mm macro.. rokkor 50-135 F3.5 FDn 50mm 1.4.. black jupiter 11 135 F4..big list of 28mm 35mm 50mm 135mm to see what are keepers 5D,40D ,20D, MF Tamron SP 90 F2.5 Macro, Canon 17-35 F2.8L, Canon 80-200 F2.8L Magic drainpipe, Tokina ATX 28-70 F2.6-F2.8 Pro11, Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS The slow one Canon 100-300 F5.6L. Lens i wish i never sold>> Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180 mm f2.8< |
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bychance
Joined: 24 Apr 2013 Posts: 347 Location: Kent, England
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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bychance wrote:
davev8app wrote: |
i can recommend the 52b/52bb 90mm f2.5 macro..V sharp V good contrast wide open.. for a 70-210 zoom the 19H...probably best in class
have a look here http://adaptall-2.org/index.html |
Emmm, cheers for that mate!
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luisalegria
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 6602 Location: San Francisco, USA
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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luisalegria wrote:
You have GAS - glass aquisition syndrome
a bad case.
the only cure I know of, other than utter poverty or inhuman self control, is an annoyed wife.
There are lots of fine adaptall-2's
obvious and common ones to add, that are fairly cheap, are the 60-300 SP, the 103a, the 300/5.6 SP
There are more of course, always more. _________________ I like Pentax DSLR's, Exaktas, M42 bodies of all kinds, strange and cheap Japanese lenses, and am dabbling in medium format/Speed Graphic work. |
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marcusBMG
Joined: 07 Dec 2012 Posts: 1316 Location: Conwy N Wales
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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marcusBMG wrote:
I have written up a list you might find helpful.
http://www.tremyfoel.co.uk/photography/Adaptall/TamronAdaptallList2.html
pssst I have a spare 23A, 19AH.... _________________ pentax ME super (retired)
Pentax K3-ii; pentax K-S2; Samsung NX 20; Lumix G1 + adapters;
Adaptall collection (proliferating!) inc 200-500mm 31A, 300mm f2.8, 400mm f4.
Primes: takumar 55mm; smc 28mm, 50mm; kino/komine 28mm f2's, helios 58mm, Tamron Nestar 400mm, novoflex 400mm, Vivitar 135mm close focus, 105mm macro; Jupiter 11A; CZJ 135mm.
A classic zoom or two: VS1 (komine), Kiron Zoomlock... |
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Basilisk
Joined: 21 Mar 2013 Posts: 356 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Basilisk wrote:
the 500mm f8 mirror lens 55B or BB is considered to be one of the better mirror lenses out there. A bit specialised as it is slow (more like f11 in terms of light transmission) but can be fairly sharp with practice. In good light, an excellent casual birding lens (compare it with the weight of any other 500mm lens) |
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Aanything
Joined: 27 Aug 2011 Posts: 2187 Location: Piacenza, Italy
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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Aanything wrote:
The SP 70-210 f3.5 19AH is an excellent zoom, perfectly usable through all the zoom range from wide open. The only problem on digital is a little more purple fringing than I'd like too in some situation, but most of the times is quite easy to remove in PP.
The SP 90/2.5 is another very good lens, extremely sharp, cheap, and very a useful range for macro: the downside here is the need of extension tubes or TC to get to 1:1 magnification, but it works great with both.
I also like the adaptall-2 3.5/200 - nothing exceptional, but a reliable tele with great build quality.
I wasn't impressed by the 2.5/24, but looking back at my shots with it I see nothing to really complain about. _________________ C&C and editing of my pics are always welcome
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SXR_Mark
Joined: 12 Jun 2010 Posts: 506 Location: England
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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SXR_Mark wrote:
From personal experience, I like
52B 90mm macro
55B 500mm mirror
01A 35-80mm
23A 60-300mm
31A 200-500mm
I didn't like the 54B 300mm as it had too much colour fringing.
My excellent condition 23A is currently for sale on ebay. (Shameless plug)
Mark _________________ Olympus OM-D E-M1 for everything |
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davev8app
Joined: 09 Dec 2010 Posts: 134 Location: UK
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:17 pm Post subject: |
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davev8app wrote:
SXR_Mark wrote: |
From personal experience, I like
52B 90mm macro
55B 500mm mirror
01A 35-80mm
23A 60-300mm
31A 200-500mm
I didn't like the 54B 300mm as it had too much colour fringing.
My excellent condition 23A is currently for sale on ebay. (Shameless plug)
Mark |
i see 3 which is yours ? _________________ nex-3c MD f3.5 35-70mm macro.. rokkor 50-135 F3.5 FDn 50mm 1.4.. black jupiter 11 135 F4..big list of 28mm 35mm 50mm 135mm to see what are keepers 5D,40D ,20D, MF Tamron SP 90 F2.5 Macro, Canon 17-35 F2.8L, Canon 80-200 F2.8L Magic drainpipe, Tokina ATX 28-70 F2.6-F2.8 Pro11, Canon 17-55 F2.8 IS The slow one Canon 100-300 F5.6L. Lens i wish i never sold>> Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180 mm f2.8< |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7788 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Wed Jan 07, 2015 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
my personal favourites -
SP 52BB 90 2.5 Macro, everyone should have one, and don't forget the 01F Teleconverter.
BBAR Macro 85-210 4.5, common mid range lens that amazes me every time I use it. A bokeh monster and sharp.
SP 54B 300 5.6, not the fastest of the Tamron 300's but it is very good, and light. A nice lens to use.
SP 28-135 4-4.5, I bought this lens and used it for maybe an hour before it died on me, I shall buy another, it really was very good. ( don't buy a Tamron one touch lens with a lumpy zoom / focus action )
I like all my Tamrons, but these are the one's I keep going back to. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
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bychance
Joined: 24 Apr 2013 Posts: 347 Location: Kent, England
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:42 am Post subject: |
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bychance wrote:
Bliss! cheers guys, this is just what the doctor ordered I am going to compile a list in order of the most respected lenses from your recommendations and then seek them out
davev8app The link http://adaptall-2.org/index.htm is brilliant mate. any more good sites and sources greatly appreciated
Marcus BMG that is brilliant thank you
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7788 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:59 am Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
Steve, you need to get up to the Wolverhampton Camera Fair ( it's now the biggest in the country ) as there's always loads of Tamrons, I picked up the 300 5.6 in great condition for about £8 or something stupid like that. I never spend more than a tenner for a nice Tamron - except the 90 2.5 which was about £40.
http://www.wolverhamptoncamerafair.co.uk/
the dates haven't been updated - but here they are
Wolverhampton Fairs
15th Feb. 2015
19th April 2015
5th July 2015
4th Oct. 2015
29th Nov. 2015 _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
My ipernity -
http://www.ipernity.com/home/294337 |
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bychance
Joined: 24 Apr 2013 Posts: 347 Location: Kent, England
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:40 am Post subject: |
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bychance wrote:
Cheers Dave, i shall definatly go to the next one in feb, better start saving up
Steve. _________________ I got where I am by avoiding where I was going.
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atiratha
Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 77 Location: Czech Republic, Prague
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:42 am Post subject: |
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atiratha wrote:
Definitely try the 105/2.5, I just fell in love with its character. IMO one of the best portrait lenses. _________________ In my bag: Fuji X-T20, Samyang 12/2, Voigtlander Ultron 28/2, Voigtlander Nokton Classic 40/1.4, Mitakon Speedmaster 35/0.95, 7artisans 50/1.1, Canon LTM 100/3.5, Canon LTM 135/3.5. www.vh-photo.tk |
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TrueLoveOne
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:40 am Post subject: |
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TrueLoveOne wrote:
Don't forget the SP 24-48mm (13A) ! _________________ My Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chantalrene/
Sony A7, Canon 5D mkII, Minolta 7D + RD3000 and some more.....
Minolta and Konica collector.... slowly selling all the other stuff! |
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calvin83
Joined: 12 Apr 2009 Posts: 7555 Location: Hong Kong
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calvin83 wrote:
I love my Tamron SP 350mm f/5.6 Model 06B. _________________ https://lensfever.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_lens_fever/
The best lens is the one you have with you. |
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enzodm
Joined: 11 Sep 2010 Posts: 350 Location: Italy
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:16 am Post subject: |
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enzodm wrote:
I have 28/2.5 (do not like much but it could be matter of focal length), and 135/2.5 (like it, and it's time to take it again out of the box). _________________
Canon 60D, Tamron 17-50VC, Canon 55-250IS, Sigma 50-150/2.8 plus:
Wide: Mir 20/3.5, Kenlock 24/2.8, Tamron 28/2.5, Yashikor 35/2.8, Mir 37/2.8
Fifties: Voigtländer Color Ultron 50/1.8, Pentacon 50/1.8, Zenitar 50/1.9, Leica Summicron 50/2, CZJ Pancolar 50/2, CZJ Tessar 50/2.8, Industar 50/3.5 , Rikenon 55/1.4, Petri 55/1.8, Helios 58/2
In the middle: Cyclop 85/1.5, Nikon 100/2.8
135s: Tamron 135/2.5, CZJ Sonnar 135/3.5, Jupiter 135/3.5, CZJ Triotar 135/4, Tamron Twin Tele 135-225
Tele: Soligor 200/2.8, Pentax Super Takumar 200/4, Hanimex 400/6.3, Makinon 500/8
Various: Schneider-Kreuznach Componar 135/4.5, Tominon 105/4.5, Vest Pocket Kodak meniscus, Wray Supar 2"/4.5
Sony Nex 6 plus:
Industar 69 28/2.8, Fujian 35/1.7, Rokkor 50/1.4, Jupiter 50/2, Cosmicar 50/2.8, Industar-22 50/3.5, Leitz Elmar 90/4, Canon Serenar 100/4
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Olivier
Joined: 18 Feb 2009 Posts: 5078 Location: France
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 10:50 am Post subject: |
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Olivier wrote:
Hello Steve.
I like my Tamrons very much.
The one I like less is the Tamron (03A) 3.8-4/80-210mm.
Here is my list :
- Tamron (02B) 2.5/28mm. Found it average.
- Tamron (55B) SP 8/500mm miror lens. Great !
http://forum.mflenses.com/visit-at-the-zoo-tamron-sp-500-f8-part-2-t37287,highlight,%2Btamron.html
http://forum.mflenses.com/cat-with-a-cat-lens-tamron-sp-500-f8-t36498,highlight,%2Btamron.html
http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-sp-500-f8-some-more-pictures-t36499,highlight,%2Btamron.html including proxi shots
http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-sp-500mm-f8-t49322,highlight,%2Btamron.html
http://forum.mflenses.com/macroglossum-stellatarum-tamron-sp-500-f8-t40401,highlight,%2Btamron.html
On Pen E-P2 : http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-sp-500mm-f8-on-pen-e-p2-t46862,highlight,%2Btamron.html
Moon shots with different combos : http://forum.mflenses.com/moon-shots-with-different-combos-tamron-sp-500-f8-t64913,highlight,%2Btamron.html
- Tamron (13A) SP 3.5-3.8/24-48mm. Wide and great.
http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-sp-24-48mm-f3-5-3-8-5d-mark-ii-t67475,highlight,%2Btamron.html
- Tamron (28A) SP 4-4.5/28-135mm. Very fine to use.
http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-ad2-28a-sp-4-4-5-28-135-t36118,highlight,%2Btamron.html
http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-sp-28-135mm-f4-4-5-t53890,highlight,%2Btamron.html
- Tamron (01A) SP 2.8-3.8/35-80mm. Really great.
http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-ad2-01a-sp-35-80mm-f2-8-3-8-macro-t28247,highlight,%2Btamron.html
http://forum.mflenses.com/roses-survivors-tamron-35-80mm-f2-8-3-8-t34786,highlight,%2Btamron.html
- Tamron (03A) 3.8-4/80-210mm. Average.
http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-ad2-80-210mm-03a-3-5-4-kittens-samples-t19005,highlight,%2Btamron.html
- Tamron (23A) SP 3.8-5.4/60-300mm. Great.
http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-sp-60-300-macro-abilities-t56181,highlight,%2Btamron.html
- Tamron (01F) SP Tele-converter x2 MC. It degrades IQ but it's interesting to mount on the miror SP 500 which makes 1000mm (1600mm equivalent on your 600D). Mounted on m4/3 system such as Olympus Pen that makes 2000mm equivalence, interesting to shoot at the moon (need a good tripod and no Wind...). http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-sp-500-f8-some-birds-in-the-garden-t36581,highlight,%2Btamron.html
Good for Macro : http://forum.mflenses.com/tamron-sp-01a-35-80mm-f2-8-3-8-and-doubler-01f-t37612,highlight,%2Btamron.html
Reading at this list, I realize that I'm very happy with the SP lenses. Maybe you could focus on these.
Generally Tamron zooms are versatile and have interesting proxi abilities.
About using them on Canon EF system, I chose to equip each of my Tamrons with a dedicated Adaptall-2 to EF adapter with programmable AG confirm chip.
The adaptall-2 system gives us the opportunity to make great bargains as people don't look too much at lenses said to be Canon FD, Minolta mounts. _________________ Olivier - Moderator
Dslr : Olympus Pen E-P2 - Fujifilm X-Pro2 - Canon 5D MkII.
SLr and MF lenses : for feedback and helping people, cameras and lenses I own : full list here http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic,p,1442740.html#1442740 |
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Lloydy
Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 7788 Location: Ironbridge. UK.
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:51 am Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
How could I forget the wonderful 500 / 8 mirror lens ? It's worth getting. _________________ LENSES & CAMERAS FOR SALE.....
I have loads of stuff that I have to get rid of, if you see me commenting about something I have got and you want one, ask me.
My Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/mudplugga/
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Kei
Joined: 08 Jan 2015 Posts: 142 Location: S. Wales UK
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Kei wrote:
I was an avid collector of tamron adaptall-2 series and spent a fair time using many of them. Here's what I have and my opinion on them:
Primes:
17mm f3.5 SP (51B) - Sharp in the centre but gets odd in the corners on digital. (almost like pixelation) Looks great on film, still slightly soft in the extreme corners until f8. Needs the hood to fit filters.
APS-C (Canon EOS 20D)
IMG_2576 by --Kei--, on Flickr
Fuji Pro 400H
VeniceStMarks- by --Kei--, on Flickr
Fuji Velvia 100F
Venice5 by --Kei--, on Flickr
24mm f2.5 (01BB) - sharp in the centre poor in the corners. Not as good as the 24-48 zoom, nikon pre ai prime or olympus OM, hence the lack of images.
135mm (03B) - OK not as good as my AI nikkor hence again, a lack of images.
180mm f2.5 SP (63B) - An incredible lens that I won't part with any time soon. Not compared to another as I've never felt the need to try and replace it. It's every bit as sharp as my nikon 80-200mm F2.8 ED and my old canon 70-200 F4 L IS.
APS-C (Canon EOS 20D)
_MG_1251 by --Kei--, on Flickr
Fuji Velvia 100F
Snail Slide by --Kei--, on Flickr
300mm f5.6 SP (54B) - A reasonable lens that excels at macro provided there is sufficient light. I find it too slow to use often and have barely ever touched it. (prefer the 300mm f2.8 nikon, but that doesn't allow close focus)
Zooms:
24-48mm f3.5-3.8 SP (13A) - Superior to the tamron 24mm prime (not quite up to the other primes), very strong susceptibility to flare. Needs the hood for fitting 77mm filters.
Fuji Velvia 100F
Shdaows Slide by --Kei--, on Flickr
APS-C (Canon EOS 20D)
_MG_1291 by --Kei--, on Flickr
_MG_0682 by --Kei--, on Flickr
28-80mm f3.5-4.2 SP (27A) - Just a hair worse than the 35-80 but not much in it. Certainly seems sharp enough past f5.6
Fuji Velvia 100F
Venice1 by --Kei--, on Flickr
35-80mm f2.8-3.8 (01A) - Fantastic performance all round, sharp even wide open at 35mm. Very susceptible to flare. (even with hood)
APS-C (Canon EOS 20D)
IMG_1998 by --Kei--, on Flickr
Full frame (Nikon D800)
IMG_6561 by --Kei--, on Flickr
70-210mm f3.5 (19AH) - A nice lens, reasonably sharp wide open and superb from f5.6. Very strong levels of CA (purple and yellow) around bright lights on digital, seems better on film.
APS-C (Canon EOS 20D)
IMG_3777 by --Kei--, on Flickr
Full frame (Nikon D800)
IMG_6522 by --Kei--, on Flickr
75-250mm f3.8-4.5 (04A) - An OK lens at best, not terrible but not great either. (was my first)
APS-C (Canon EOS 20D)
IMG_0294 by --Kei--, on Flickr
Kodak Tmax 400
Guitar by --Kei--, on Flickr _________________ Contax Zeiss Distagon 35mm f1.4, Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Zeiss Vario-sonnar 35-70mm f3.4
Mamiya RB/RZ67 RZ67 Pro II, 65mm f4 L-A, 75mm f4.5 Shift, 127mm f3.5 K/L
Mamiya m645 645 1000S, 645J, 645AFD M 35mm f3.5 C, 55mm f2.8 AF, 80mm f1.9 N, 80mm f2.8 C, 120mm f4 macro, 150mm f2.8 A, 210mm f4 ULD, 210mm f4 C
Tamron Primes 17mm f3.5, 24mm f2.5, 90mm f2.8, 135mm f2.5, 180mm f2.5, 300mm f5.6
Tamron Zooms 24-48mm f3.5-3.8, 28-80 f3.5-4.2, 35-80 f2.8-3.8, 70-210mm f3.5, 75-250mm f3.5-5.6
Olympus OM Zuiko 24mm f2.8, Zuiko 28mm f2.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Sigma 600mm f8
Nikon MF 24mm f2.8 N.C, 28mm f2 AI-s, 35mm f1.4 AI-s, 50mm f1.2 AI-s, 50mm f1.8 AI-s, 135mm f2.8 AI, 300mm f2.8 AI-s
Nikon AF F5, D810 16mm f2.8 AF-D, 20mm f1.8 AF-S, 55mm f2.8 AF micro, Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro, 80-200mm f2.8 AF-D
Canon FD T90, T50, AT-1, 50mm f1.8, 135mm f3.5
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bychance
Joined: 24 Apr 2013 Posts: 347 Location: Kent, England
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:34 pm Post subject: |
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bychance wrote:
Wow guys i didnt expect such a great response. Olivier and kei, that sort of info is so welcome, bless you.
I have envied people in the past that were starting out in fly fishing for the brilliant journey they were starting, learning all the fascinating aspects of the craft that I had mastered.
I almost envy myself now with the new learning curves that i am having with these MF lenses and cameras. What a nice hobby/obsession.
God bless the digital revolution for making these lenses so available
Now, how to store all these new lenses I must have problems problems _________________ I got where I am by avoiding where I was going.
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Rense
Joined: 12 Sep 2008 Posts: 250 Location: Arnhem, The Netherlands
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Rense wrote:
If have all the adaptall lenses excluding 05a,60b,360b,65b,107b,200f.
From the adapt-a-matic range only PZ-60Au,PZ-150Au are missing.
Hard to tell a favourite lens, but if I must make a choice: The wonderfull 70-150 Soft focus and 180 f/2.8 are the winners. _________________ [5D][20D][50D][70D][EOS-M][Tamron Adaptall lenses][M42 lenses]
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Olivier
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Olivier wrote:
Welcome here Kei ! _________________ Olivier - Moderator
Dslr : Olympus Pen E-P2 - Fujifilm X-Pro2 - Canon 5D MkII.
SLr and MF lenses : for feedback and helping people, cameras and lenses I own : full list here http://forum.mflenses.com/viewtopic,p,1442740.html#1442740 |
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SXR_Mark
Joined: 12 Jun 2010 Posts: 506 Location: England
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Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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SXR_Mark wrote:
Rense wrote: |
If have all the adaptall lenses excluding 05a,60b,360b,65b,107b,200f.
From the adapt-a-matic range only PZ-60Au,PZ-150Au are missing.
Hard to tell a favourite lens, but if I must make a choice: The wonderfull 70-150 Soft focus and 180 f/2.8 are the winners. |
That must be some collection!!
Do you have ones that are not listed on the Adaptall-2.org website? I seem to remember there are some late ones not on that site, but I could be wrong.
davev8app wrote: |
SXR_Mark wrote: |
From personal experience, I like
52B 90mm macro
55B 500mm mirror
01A 35-80mm
23A 60-300mm
31A 200-500mm
I didn't like the 54B 300mm as it had too much colour fringing.
My excellent condition 23A is currently for sale on ebay. (Shameless plug)
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cooltouch
Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 9096 Location: Houston, Texas
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cooltouch wrote:
Well, this is a subject that I hold near and dear. I love my Tamrons and have a slowly increasing collection of them. Kei mentioned most of the ones I would have, plus he even supplied some brilliant photos to go along with each lens. If I might just add a few of my favorites to the list, though:
I have long been a champion of the Tamron SP 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4. I bought my first copy back in the mid-80s and used it a lot back then at airshows and auto races. It did a fine job. I own two copies now. These days, when shooting with a digital camera and this lens I do notice a fair amount of purple CA, but this can be quickly removed in post, so it's not a big deal.
Tamron's 80-200mm f/2.8 LD is certainly one of the finest 80-200/2.8 manual focus lens ever built. At 200mm, it compares very favorably with Nikon's amazing 180mm f/2.8 ED. It's big and heavy and fortunately has a tripod mount, but it is definitely a lens any serious Tamron collector wants to have in inventory.
The 300mm f/2.8 LD IF is on par with Canon's and Nikon's 300mm f/2.8s when it comes to sharpness and contrast, and how well corrected the images are. This is a special lens that sometimes can be found for a reasonable price, if you're patient.
Yes, the 500mm f/8 Mirror -- both versions -- is one of the best mirrors ever produced by a Japanese lens maker. I'd put it up against a Nikkor or Canon 500/8 any day.
And the bazooka -- the SP 200-500mm f/5.6 -- has to be mentioned. Dang, is this lens heavy! Tripod mounting is almost a must with it. I've tested the copy I own against other 500s -- and longer -- that I own or have used -- and it hangs in there with the best of them. This is one impressive zoom -- at 500mm wide open. _________________ Michael
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