Some more pictures with Tamron SP 500 Mirror lens

[Olivier]

At down under lady's request, Moïra, some more photos taken with the Tamron SP 500 F8.

Blue sky, sun, flowers, roses.

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[Jesito]

Good samples, Olivier.
Which one is yours, the 55B or the 55BB?.
Regards.
Jes.

[Olivier]

[mo]

Sorry Olivier...I did miss this post
What can I say...this lens is special not just for distance photography...thanks for the blue sky shot of the jet.
Our roses are now gone until the next season....nice to see yours in full bloom.Do they have any perfume?

[Olivier]

[mo]

[hoanpham]

Got my copy in a lot - Tamron 500/8 model 55BB. Here are my shots, using with Pentax K5, all hand held, shake reduction (SR) on:

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[Olivier]

Congrats hoanpham and welcome to the club.


Do you like its handling and smoothness ?
I find it's a pleasure to focus with it.

[hoanpham]

[mo]

Olivier, have you ever tried using this lens with the video abilities on your Camera?

See this post HERE

[Nordentro]

This looks like a impressive mirror lens. Last samples are from Norway?

[Olivier]

[Olivier]

OK, I looked at the topic and tried a quick video handhel with my 5D MkII. Very shaky but IQ is sharp.

About sharpness, here are some samples I posted in the topic :
Tamron SP 500 F8 55B on 5D MkII. Full frame sensor and high quality viewfinder helps a lot.
To see bigger size, click on pictures to open in new window.

short distance :
1/500s - iso 400 - handheld

1/60s - iso 1600 - monopod


medium distance :
1/1250s - iso 200 - tripod


long distance :
1/250s - iso 800 - handheld

1/2000s - iso 800 - handheld


Cheers,

[hoanpham]

Haven't try video, but had this lens to downtown and had some street photography hours:

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[mo]

Thanks for trying the video! I like the Clint Eastwood image and the detail on the big bird the best....it must be nice having the FF camera to get the best out of these lenses. I picked up the Tamron 55BB Mirror on ebay for $50au it has some small fungus on the front glass and rear normal filter...but it still handles like the 55B.


hoanpham, some nice street images.

[Olivier]

Thank you Mo.
Big bird is a Pelican. What do you mean by detail on the big bird ?

Congrats for your 55BB.
Next one : 06B 350mm F5.6 ?
http://www.adaptall-2.org/lenses/06B.html


hoanpham, how do people react in the street seeing you with this big short lens ?

[tobbsman]

Very very impressive photographs !

that`s my fave: amazing beautiful color tones

[Olivier]

Thank you very much Tobias !

How goes your book about austrian landscapes ?

[tobbsman]

[mo]

Hi Olivier
I mean the feather and feet details,skin texture etc.I think the Pelican is the best image I have seen taken with this lens....looks like everything came together for this image...photographer,light,subject.

Yes, I am patiently looking for the 350mm lens...one day I will find one.. Part of the fun is the hunt for the lens!

[Olivier]

[Tom in Delaware]

[Olivier]

[F16SUNSHINE]

This is beautiful! It really would be a wonderful large print

[Olivier]

Hello Andy !
Thanks.

I should follow you advice and print it in A3+.