Tamron SP 52A 70-210mm Macro Lens Test Shot

maldaye · Joined: 19 Jun 2013 Posts: 316

Hi,

I was asking before about Vivitar 90-180 Macro vs the Tamron SP 52A 70-210mm that I had bought. I wasn't expecting much from this lens. I was very surprised when it arrived and I took it out for a shoot. It is tack sharper than many of my other Tamrons.

The focus is much harder to get right than my Nikon Micro. I will need to practice more with it to get the focus I want out of this lens.

Here are sample flower shots at 1:2:

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Lloydy · Expire: 2022-01-01

That's a lens with a good reputation, it's east to see why. Great shots, the purple leafs are excellent.

drjs · Joined: 25 Feb 2013 Posts: 484 Location: USA

I have the same lens and I like it a lot. At the macro range it is a much better performer than the famed 19AH. I have compared them head to head and 52B wins in almost all situations at macro range with a slight boost to contrast and color in post.

Here are some pretty recent examples on A7. These shots aren't posted either.

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Nikonshooter · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 3:14 am Post subject:

This is why my wallet is empty and sad. I log in and see pictures like this and then I want that lens.

drjs · Joined: 25 Feb 2013 Posts: 484 Location: USA